Recorded in 1988, "Upon a Time" is a solo guitar album by John Abercrombie, released on New Albion Records. The album features a series of unaccompanied pieces.
- The album was recorded at the 1750 Arch Studio in Berkeley, California. It was Abercrombie's first release on the New Albion label. The album was released in June 1989.
- This album was Abercrombie's first solo guitar recording in over a decade. The pieces were improvised and recorded in a single session.
- New Albion Records was known for releasing avant-garde and contemporary classical music, making Abercrombie's jazz fusion a unique addition to their catalog. The album was noted for its introspective and minimalist qualities.
John Abercrombie was an American jazz guitarist known for his work in the jazz fusion and post-bop scenes. In 1989, he released "Upon a Time," a collection that explored his distinctive sound on a new label.
Tracklist
