Characters (John Abercrombie album)


Characters is a solo album by guitarist John Abercrombie that was recorded in 1977 and released by ECM in 1978.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Robert Taylor gave the album 4 stars, stating, "Abercrombie makes excellent use of space within both his compositions and solos. Upon the first listen there may not appear to be very much here; however, this music needs to be absorbed over several listens to appreciate Abercrombie's brilliance." The Penguin Guide to Jazz gave the album 3½ stars, stating, "Characters was Abercrombie's most overt manifesto and calling-card, a demonstration of styles and moods and, even at this point in his career, influences too." The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide said, "a tremendous solo display of Abercrombie's acoustic/electric guitar and mandolin playing".

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