In Pas(s)ing

In Pas(s)ing
Studio album by
Released1979
RecordedNovember 1978
StudioTalent Studio
Oslo, Norway
GenreJazz
Length42:38
LabelECM 1139
ProducerManfred Eicher
Mick Goodrick chronology
In Pas(s)ing
(1979)
Biorhythms
(1980)

In Pas(s)ing is the debut album by guitarist Mick Goodrick, recorded in November 1978 and released on ECM the following year. The quartet features reed player John Surman and rhythm section Eddie Gómez and Jack DeJohnette.[1]

Critical reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]

The Financial Post concluded that "it's the brawny masculine force of saxophonist John Surman which raises the tunes above pretty."[3]

The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn deemed the album "a strong set that had fusion, straight-ahead, and even almost free pieces."[2]

Track listing[edit]

All tracks are written by Mick Goodrick except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Feebles, Fables and Ferns" 8:02
2."In the Tavern of Ruin" 11:31
3."Summer Band Camp" 6:12
4."Pedal Pusher" 8:13
5."In Passing"
  • Goodrick
  • DeJohnette
  • Gomez
  • Surman
8:50

Personnel[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ ECM discography accessed September 13, 2011
  2. ^ a b Wynn, R. AllMusic Review accessed September 13, 2011
  3. ^ "Records". Magazine. Financial Post. 9 Feb 1980. p. 13.