Mick Goodrick

The Profile

American jazz guitarist and educator, author of The Advancing Guitarist. Member of Gary Burton's group in the 1970s; recorded the ECM album In Pas(s)ing (1979) with Jack DeJohnette, Eddie Gomez and John Surman.

Taught at Berklee; author of The Advancing Guitarist; students include Mike Stern, John Scofield and Bill Frisell; cited as an influence by Pat Metheny; recorded In Pas(s)ing (1979) produced by Manfred Eicher for ECM. Also published material under the name Mr. Goodchord.

DeBaser hosts one detailed, admiring review of Mick Goodrick focused on his 1979 ECM album In Pas(s)ing and his role as an educator. The review emphasizes tasteful ensemble playing, notable collaborators, and Goodrick's humility as a soloist. It highlights his standing among jazz-guitar students and his authorship of The Advancing Guitarist.