Mick Goodrick – In Pas(s)ing (Vinyl LP)

Mick Goodrick – In Pas(s)ing is the debut album as a leader by American guitarist Mick Goodrick, released in 1979 on ECM (cat. no. ECM 1139). It was recorded in November 1978 at Talent Studio in Oslo, produced by Manfred Eicher with Jan Erik Kongshaug as engineer. Goodrick, known as a Berklee teacher and a member of Gary Burton's bands, leads a quartet with John Surman, Eddie Gomez and Jack DeJohnette. The title track is a joint improvisation by all four players. This copy is a 1979 German original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: ECM Records ECM 1139
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1979
• Genre: Jazz, Contemporary Jazz

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Feebles, Fables And Ferns (Mick Goodrick)
2. In The Tavern Of Ruin (Mick Goodrick)

Side B

1. Summer Band Camp (Mick Goodrick)
2. Pedalpusher (Mick Goodrick)
3. In Passing (Mick Goodrick/John Surman/Eddie Gomez/Jack DeJohnette)

Personnel

Mick Goodrick (guitar), John Surman (soprano and baritone saxophone, bass clarinet), Eddie Gomez (bass), Jack DeJohnette (drums). Produced by Manfred Eicher; engineered by Jan Erik Kongshaug.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1979 German first edition on ECM, cat. no. ECM 1139.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
The record is graded VG+ (Very Good Plus): light signs of use that barely affect playback. The sleeve is graded VG+ (Very Good Plus): light, purely cosmetic wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Who wrote the pieces?
Four of the five pieces are by Mick Goodrick. The title piece "In Passing" on side B is a group improvisation credited jointly to all four musicians.

Do you have more records with Mick Goodrick?
Yes, he plays on Charlie Haden – The Ballad Of The Fallen. More titles are in our Jazz collection.