Gary Burton: Whiz Kids

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In addition to his longtime bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Martin Richards, vibraphonist Gary Burton features a couple of young players on this date who he would classify as "whiz kids": pianist Makoto Ozone and the Coltrane-inspired tenorman Tommy Smith. The repertoire (all obscurities) and post-bop solos have more fire than one would normally expect on a Gary Burton record, and there are plenty of colorful moments on this subtle but adventurous set, Burton's final date for ECM after 14 years. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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Tracks:

1. The Last Clown
2. Yellow Fever
3. Soulful Bill
4. La Divetta
5. Cool Train
6. The Loop

Gary Burton: vibraphone, marimba
Makoto Ozone: piano
Tommy Smith: saxophone
Steve Swallow: bass
Martin Richards: drums