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"The same elements of melody and harmonic/rhythmic subtlety (as on 39 Steps) are apparent with Up And Coming ..." - DownBeat "... (an) unforgettable record whose strength lies in pristine lyricism, nuanced group interplay and writing that capitalizes on the entire quartet's appreciation of subtlety over gymnastics and refined lyricism over angularity ... Up And Coming's brief duration only renders it more appealing, like the perfect live performance that leaves an audience sated but, at the same time, hungry for more ... (the quartet) is finally being recorded with the clarity and transparency it deserves ... a success on all fronts. This is a group whose collaborative capabilities have only strengthened over the years, growing deeper and more telepathic ... a unique and instantly recognizable combination of grace-filled subtlety, rich melodism, improvisational élan, mitochondrial chemistry and a profound harmonic language, Up And Coming starts 2017 with an album that is already a strong contender for its year-end best-of lists." - All About Jazz John Abercrombie leads his quartet on ECM's first release of 2017, Up And Coming, featuring pianist Marc Copland, bassist Drew Gress and drummer Joey Baron. The band's second album and follow-up to 2013's critically praised 39 Steps, Up And Coming includes five Abercrombie originals, two tracks written by Copland and a cover of the 1958 Miles Davis song Nardis.