GARY BURTON - The New Quartet (Luminessence Series Edition) - LP - Audiophile Vinyl [JUN 23]

LP - Black Vinyl. Elegant, high-quality editions - audiophile vinyl pressing, high-grade tip-on gatefold sleeve. Includes new liner notes providing historical context and background information.

Luminessence, ECM's new audiophile vinyl-reissue series, is a kaleidoscope, shedding light on the jewels of the label's deep catalogue in elegant, high-quality editions - audiophile vinyl pressing, high-grade tip-on gatefold sleeves that include new liner notes.

As well as being the great vibes innovator of the era, Gary Burton has been a most astute talent scout. In 1973, The New Quartet introduced Abraham Laboriel: this was the first recording of the bassist who would shortly become one of the most in-demand session players across all genres. "It must be emphasised that Laboriel sounds like a major artist in the making with his astonishing bass work," wrote Melody Maker.

Guitarist Mick Goodrick also emerged as a player to watch with this album, shining in a well-conceived programme with compositions of Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Carla Bley, Mike Gibbs and bandleader Burton. 

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Open Your Eyes, You Can Fly [6:40]
2. Coral [4:03]
3. Tying Up Loose Ends [5:12]
4. Brownout [6:32]

Side B
1. Olhos De Gato [5:38]
2. Mallet Man [7:11]
3. Four Or Less [6:10]
4. Nonsequence [4:30]

Gary Burton: vibraphone
Mick Goodrick: guitar
Abraham Laboriel: bass
Harry Blazer: drums