John Abercrombie (guitarist)

For other people with the same name, see John Abercrombie (disambiguation).
John Abercrombie
Abercrombie at Bratislava Jazz Days, 2007
Abercrombie at Bratislava Jazz Days, 2007
Background information
Birth nameJohn Laird Abercrombie
Born(1944-12-16)December 16, 1944
Port Chester, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 22, 2017(2017-08-22) (aged 72)
Cortlandt Manor, New York
GenresJazz, jazz fusion, free jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Guitar
Years active1969–2017
LabelsECM
Formerly ofDreams, Gateway

John Laird Abercrombie (December 16, 1944 – August 22, 2017) was an American jazz guitarist.[1][2] His work explored jazz fusion, free jazz, and avant-garde jazz. Abercrombie studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. He was known for his understated style and his work with organ trios.[3]

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  2. ^ Cook, Richard (2005). Richard Cook's Jazz Encyclopedia. London: Penguin. p. 1. ISBN 0-141-00646-3.
  3. ^ "CONSORT Libraries". OxfordMusicOnLine.com.dewey2.library.denison.edu. 2010-10-06. Retrieved 2015-03-09.