Alone Together is the collaboration of two gifted jazz musicians. The American John Abercrombie is a pioneer in electric jazz and has played with the greats of the earth. Frank Haunschild is one of the best jazz guitarists in Germany and wrote books for guitar, among other things. They met during a workshop in Germany. A few years later they ran into each other again at a festival. Then they went
… into the studio, the nine tracks of this CD were recorded in just seven hours. It concerns two standards and original compositions by both guitarists, who play both electric and acoustic. Much of the music came about spontaneously and often a first take was used, giving the CD an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. (MS)more
