New Directions in Europe

• Artist: Jack DeJohnette
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1979 06
• Total Time: 56:31
• Type: Instrumental
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Drummer Jack DeJohnette's New Directions tended to promise much more than it delivered. The quartet (comprised of the leader on drums and piano, trumpeter Lester Bowie, guitarist John Abercrombie and bassist Eddie Gomez) was certainly full of talent, even if their performances often rambled before finding purpose. This live set has four lengthy pieces, three of which are DeJohnette originals (including "Where or Wayne") and a free improvisation by the band. There are some colorful moments... ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Salsa for Eddie G.	Jack DeJohnette	Jack DeJohnette	(16:05)
Where or Wayne	Jack DeJohnette	Jack DeJohnette	(12:33)
Bayou Fever	Jack DeJohnette	Jack DeJohnette	(18:24)
Multo Spiliagio	John Abercrombie, Lester Bowie, Jack DeJohnette, Eddie Gomez	Jack DeJohnette	(9:33)

Credits

John Abercrombie (Guitar), John Abercrombie (Mandolin), John Abercrombie (Mando-Guitar), Lester Bowie (Trumpet), Jack DeJohnette (Synthesizer), Jack DeJohnette (Guitar), Jack DeJohnette (Piano), Jack DeJohnette (Drums), Jack DeJohnette (Keyboards), Jack DeJohnette (Main Performer), Eddie Gomez (Bass), Manfred Eicher (Producer), Martin Wieland (Engineer), Dieter Rehm (Design), Isio Saba (Photography)