Whiz Kids (album)
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| Studio album by Gary Burton Quintet | ||||
| Released | 1987 | |||
| Recorded | June 1986 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 49:44 | |||
| Label | ECM | |||
| Producer | Manfred Eicher | |||
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Whiz Kids is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton's Quintet recorded in 1986 and released on the ECM label.[1]
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "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".[2]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
Track listing
- All compositions by Makoto Ozone except as indicated
- "The Last Clown" (Tommy Smith) - 8:57
- "Yellow Fever" - 6:53
- "Soulful Bliss" (James Williams) - 8:11
- "La Divetta" - 8:34
- "Cool Train" (Christian Jacob) - 6:46
- "The Loop" (Chick Corea) - 8:10
- Recorded at Tonstudio Bauer in Ludwigsburg, West Germany in June 1986
Personnel
- Gary Burton — vibraphone, marimba
- Makoto Ozone — piano
- Tommy Smith — tenor saxophone
- Steve Swallow — electric bass
- Martin Richards — drums
References
- ↑ ECM discography accessed September 27, 2011
- 1 2 Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 19, 2011
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