Solar (John Abercrombie & John Scofield album)

Solar is a studio album by jazz guitarists John Abercrombie and John Scofield. It was initially released in 1984 by Palo Alto Records and reissued in 2001 by West Wind Records.^[2][3]

Ken Dryden of Allmusic stated "Guitarists John Abercrombie and John Scofield join forces for these early-'80s sessions, mostly duets while occasionally adding bassist George Mraz and drummer Peter Donald. They delve into the jazz canon with an intricate duet of 'Solar', a driving, Latin-fused take of 'Four on Six' (in which Abercrombie overdubs an electric mandolin), and a dreamy duo interpretation of 'If You Could See Me Now.' The sole standard, 'I Should Care', fares just as well in their hands, which settles into a relaxed exchange between the two players as if they are playing for themselves alone. Scofield's 'Small Wonder' is scored for the quartet, a bristling post-bop vehicle with a feature for Mraz as well. Abercrombie's introspective 'Sing Song' best contrasts the styles of the two leaders, with the composer a bit more melodic and Scofield with a more brittle attack. This is an enjoyable CD that has stood the test of time very well."

• John Abercrombie – guitars, electric mandolin (3, 5)
• John Scofield – guitars
• George Mraz – bass (3, 5, 7)
• Peter Donald – drums (3, 5, 7)

Production

• Orrin Keepnews – producer, liner notes
• John Abercrombie – co-producer, liner notes
• John Scofield – co-producer, liner notes
• Fred Catero – engineer (1, 3, 5-7)
• Mike McDonald – engineer (2, 4)
• Roger Wiersema – assistant engineer (1, 3, 5-7)
• George Horn – mastering at Fantasy Studios (Berkeley, California)
• Herb Wong – art direction
• Chuck Walker – design
• Lee Townsend – back cover photography
• David Cavagnaro – cover photography

• Official website
• Official website