Coincidence (2008)

About this title: John Abercrombie and Joe Beck are two veteran jazz guitarists who need no introduction; each has accomplished much as a leader and sideman, but it is a treat to hear them as a duo. This diverse studio set mixes familiar standards and jazz compositions, along with originals by both men. The intricate "Beautiful Love" and "I Should Care" both begin with elaborate solos, keeping their familiar melodies hidden until the final chorus. John Carisi's landmark composition "Israel" is usually performed with brass or a piano, but the guitarists' inventive solos and accompaniment for one another nicely ... read more

Tracks:

1. Beautiful Love [Young/King/VanAlsty]
2. Vingt-Six [Abercrombie]
3. I Should Care [Cahn/Stordahl/Westo]
4. Israel [Carisi]
5. How Deep Is the Ocean [Berlin]
6. Mikey Likes It [Beck]
7. My Funny Valentine [Hart/Rodgers]
8. All Blues [Davis]
9. My Romance [Hart/Rodgers]
10. The Turnaround [Coleman]
11. Just a Waltz [Abercrombie]
12. Things Ain't What They Used to Be [Ellington/Persons]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.