If Summer Had Its Ghosts

If Summer Had Its Ghosts is an album by drummer Bill Bruford on which he is joined by guitarist Ralph Towner and bassist Eddie Gómez. It was recorded in West Shokan, New York, in February 1997, and was released later that year by Discipline Global Mobile.

The album came about when Bruford approached Towner and Gómez, stating that he would like to make a record that would serve as a vehicle for his compositions, but that would also include pieces by all involved. In an interview, Bruford stated that he was pleased with the album's intimacy, calling it "anti-testosterone," and suggesting the influence of Paul Motian's "delicate side." Bruford reflected: "In my mind, the record is effortless, intricate and subtle... there's nowhere to hide. It's completely scary—you just touch something, and that's that... I really like this musical watercolor painting thing with these guys." After the session, Bruford called Gómez "the greatest musician he ever worked with."