''The Third Quartet'' is an album by guitarist John Abercrombie recorded in June 2006 and released on

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the following year. The quartet features violinist

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and rhythm section Marc Johnson and

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Reception

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review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "''Third Quartet'' is the third album by this rather astonishing group of musicians under guitarist and composer John Abercrombie's leadership. His collaborators: drummer Joey Baron, violinist Mark Feldman, and bassist Marc Johnson are all accomplished leaders in their own rights, but as they team with Abercrombie, something unusual, unwieldy, and utterly transformative takes place... This is a most welcome and beautiful addition to this particular group's musical language as well as their catalog."Jurek, T
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'' awarded it four stars and a "Crown."

Track listing

Personnel

The John Abercrombie Quartet

* John Abercrombie – guitar *

– violin * Marc Johnson – double bass *

– drums

References

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