John Abercrombie, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette – Gateway

A 5-star effort, to be sure. These guys were ON FIRE. This pressing is one of the best-sounding ECM recordings I have, and I have quite a few. Pressed loud and hot! Dave Holland's bass is super warm, woody, detailed and natural sounding.

Beautiful music and a beautiful sound! loving this record. I really like all of this series so far!

This is such a great record, I’m surprised more people don’t talk about it.

I found this at good will for $1 back when I was like 14 or so still play it all the time it’s become one of my favorite jazz albums super chill atmosphere and great playing Jack DeJohnette is really amazing

I really enjoy John Abercrombie, as well as '70s ECM releases, as well as guitar trio recordings. Checking all three boxes here.

I started with "Gateway II" which I found very enjoyable, slightly drum-forward trio record with some inventive improvisational moments. By comparison, this album is more bass-forward, a little more jammy and loose, with less sophistication than II. Make no mistake, these are three masters at work making creative soundscapes.

The recording is clean, with a decent mix. Side B sounds a bit bright, emphasis on 6KHz and up.

I was lucky to find a sealed copy. I'd start with #2 and work your way back. 3.5 stars.

There is great interplay throughout on this album, and the the recording is excellent timbrally, if a bit flat spatially.
B+: I’m a better listener for having heard this album and can certainly imagine returning to it again.

I believe this to be some of the most explosive, energetic and original jazz on the entire ecm label... I dig it! Feel free to leave suggestions for similar sounding albums, thanks.

Mine has a misprint, would that be worth any extra? Thanks.

LP: ECM 1061 ST (Germany) - What ist the difference between these Vinyl editions John Abercrombie, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - Gateway vs. John Abercrombie, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette - Gateway (Blue Label seems green).
In my Collection i've a Version with a silvery sticker "2301 061 ECM 1061" at the cover, placed where the Label is printed.
Is this a different version?
The rest ist equal to these two versions.
Thx for an answer.

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