''Timeless'' is the debut album by American jazz fusion guitarist
John Abercrombie. It was released in 1975 by
ECM Records.
Overview
The album was recorded with
Jack DeJohnette on drums and
Jan Hammer on organ, piano, and synthesizer.
Reception
The
Allmusic
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review by
Scott Yanow gave the album 4½ stars, calling it, "Thought-provoking and occasionally exciting music that generally defies categorization".
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The Penguin Guide to Jazz
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'' gave the album 4 stars, noting, "There's more filigree than flash on the early ''Timeless'' and it's left to DeJohnette and the underrated Hammer to give the set the propulsion it calls for... this is a session that has grown in stature with familiarity, an altogether tougher and more resilient label debut than anyone remembers."
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The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide
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'' said, "Hammer especially plays with astounding fire and grace on this session, some of the finest organ playing he's recorded."
Track listing
Personnel
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John Abercrombie – guitar
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Jan Hammer – organ, piano, synthesizer
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Jack DeJohnette – drums
References
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1975 debut albums
John Abercrombie (guitarist) albums
ECM Records albums