John Abercrombie (guitarist)
John Abercrombie | |
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Abercrombie at Bratislava Jazz Days, 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Laird Abercrombie |
| Born | December 16, 1944 Port Chester, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 22, 2017 (aged 72) Cortlandt Manor, New York |
| Genres | Jazz, jazz fusion, free jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1969–2017 |
| Labels | ECM |
| Formerly of | Dreams, Gateway |
John Laird Abercrombie (December 16, 1944 – August 22, 2017) was an American jazz guitarist. 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.