Guitarist Mick Goodrick once worked alongside Pat Metheny in Gary Burton's band, and they have a similar sound, voicings, and eclectic approach. Goodrick’s 1978 debut as a leader was a strong set that had fusion, straight-ahead, and even almost free pieces. He also headed a strong band, with English saxophonist John Surman at his terse, animated best, plus bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Jack Dejohnette in fine form. - Ron Wynn
Tracks
1. Feebles, Fables and Ferns
2. In the Tavern of Ruin
3. Summer Band Camp
4. Pedalpusher
5. In Passing
MICK GOODRICKguitar
JOHN SURMANsoprano and baritone sax, bass clarinet
EDDIE GOMEZbass
JACK DeJOHNETTEdrums
All Compositions by Mick Goodrick except (5) by Goodrick/Surman/Gomez/DeJohnette
Recorded November 1978, Oslo
ECM 1139
2. In the Tavern of Ruin
3. Summer Band Camp
4. Pedalpusher
5. In Passing
MICK GOODRICKguitar
JOHN SURMANsoprano and baritone sax, bass clarinet
EDDIE GOMEZbass
JACK DeJOHNETTEdrums
All Compositions by Mick Goodrick except (5) by Goodrick/Surman/Gomez/DeJohnette
Recorded November 1978, Oslo
ECM 1139