''Current Events'' is a studio album by jazz guitarist John Abercrombie with bassist Marc Johnson and drummer

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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".Wynn, R
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'' awarded the album 3 stars, stating, "''Current Events'', which introduces two of the guitarist's most sympathetic and responsive partners, is still a very strong statement".

Track listing

Personnel

* John Abercrombie – guitar, guitar synthesizer * Marc Johnson – double bass *

– drums

References

{{Authority control ECM Records albums John Abercrombie (guitarist) albums 1986 albums Albums produced by Manfred Eicher