Speak of the Devil (John Abercrombie album)

Speak of the Devil
Studio album by John Abercrombie
Released	1994
Recorded	July 1993
Studio	Rainbow Studio, Oslo, Norway
Genre	Jazz
Length	68:16
Label	ECM
Producer	Manfred Eicher
John Abercrombie chronology
November (1993) Speak of the Devil (1994) Tactics (1997)

Speak of the Devil is an album by jazz guitarist John Abercrombie with organist Dan Wall and drummer Adam Nussbaum that was recorded in 1993 and released by ECM in 1994. ^[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos gave the album 2½ stars, stating, "Though While We're Young was a definitive recording for Abercrombie's vaunted trio, this CD simply offers a different slant. It's the sign of a group either in transition of evolution, and whatever the case, it's an intriguing step for these three uncanny sonic explorers". ^[2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz gave the album 3 stars, stating, "It must have been fun to play, but there is too little for the listener to get a purchase on". ^[3]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
Penguin Guide to Jazz	[3]

Track listing

All compositions by John Abercrombie except were indicated

1. "Angel Food" (Wall) – 7:55
2. "Now and Again" (Abercrombie, Nussbaum, Wall) – 6:16
3. "Mahat" (Abercrombie, Nussbaum, Wall) – 8:27
4. "Chorale" – 8:21
5. "Farewell" – 6:16
6. "BT–U" (Nussbaum) – 6:22
7. "Early to Bed" – 8:20
8. "Dreamland" (Wall) – 9:12
9. "Hell's Gate" (Wall) – 7:07

Personnel

• John Abercrombie – guitar
• Dan Wall – Hammond organ
• Adam Nussbaum – drums

References

1. ECM discography accessed October 24, 2011
2. Nastos, M. G. Allmusic Review accessed October 24, 2011
3. Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (2006) [1992]. The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings . The Penguin Guide to Jazz (8th ed.). London: Penguin. pp.  3. ISBN   978-0-141-02327-4.