Easy as Pie is an album by the Gary Burton Quartet, recorded in June 1980 and released on ECM March the following year.ECM discography accessed August 22, 2019 The quartet features alto saxophonist James Odgren and rhythm section Steve Swallow and Michael Hyman.
Reception The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "The repertoire is stronger and less introverted than usual... Swinging sections alternate with more thoughtful pieces, resulting in a particularly well-rounded set."Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed September 15, 2011.
Track listing All compositions by Chick Corea except as indicated "Reactionary Tango" (Carla Bley) - 11:40 "Tweek" - 5:34 "Blame It on My Youth" (Oscar Levant, Edward Heyman) - 5:43 "Summer Band Camp" (Mick Goodrick) - 7:47 "Isfahan" (Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington) - 8:05 "Stardancer" - 8:55
Personnel Gary Burton – vibraphone Jim Odgren – alto saxophone Steve Swallow – electric bass Mike Hyman – drums
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