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Current Events is a studio album by jazz guitarist John Abercrombie, recorded in September 1985 and released on ECM Records in 1986. The trio features rhythm section Marc Johnson and Peter Erskine.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn stated: “The three take chances, converge, collide, alternate time in the spotlight, and make emphatic, unpredictable music while never staying locked into one groove or style.”

The Penguin Guide to Jazz awarded the album 31⁄2 stars, stating, “Current Events, which introduces two of the guitarist’s most sympathetic and responsive partners, is still a very strong statement.”

Track listing
All tracks are written by John Abercrombie except where noted.

1. “Clint” 6:06
Abercrombie, Erskine, Johnson
2. “Alice in Wonderland” 8:42
Sammy Fain, Bob Hilliard
3. “Ralph’s Piano Waltz” 6:15
4. “Lisa” 2:28
5. “Hippityville” 8:22
6. “Killing Time” 7:52
7. “Still” 8:56

Personnel
John Abercrombie – guitar, guitar synthesizer
Marc Johnson – double bass
Peter Erskine – drums

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Released: 1986
Recorded: September 1985
Studios: Rainbow
Oslo, Norway
Length: 48:41
Label: ECM 1311
Producer: Manfred Eicher