Abercrombie's 1978 release "Characters" is a solo guitar album that found the artist experimenting with tape loops and overdubs to create a dense, multi-tracked soundscape.
- The album was recorded in Oslo, Norway, in January 1977.
- It features Abercrombie performing all parts himself, layering electric and acoustic guitars.
- The album was released in March 1978 on ECM Records.
John Abercrombie was an American jazz guitarist known for his work in jazz fusion and post-bop. In 1978, he was an established artist on the ECM label, exploring a more electric sound.
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