Real Life Hits is an album by the Gary Burton Quartet, recorded in November 1984 and released on ECM March the following year.ECM discography accessed September 19, 2011 The quartet features the rhythm section of Makoto Ozone, Steve Swallow and Michael Hyman.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated, "The appealing group sound and the spontaneous yet tight ensembles and solos make this a worthwhile acquisition."Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 19, 2011
Track listing "Syndrome" (Carla Bley) – 6:19 "The Beatles" (John Scofield) – 6:46 "Fleurette Africaine" (Duke Ellington) – 7:04 "Ladies in Mercedes" (Steve Swallow) – 6:21 "Real Life Hits" (Carla Bley) – 8:36 "I Need You Here" (Makoto Ozone) – 8:46 "Ivanushka Durachok" () – 6:23
Personnel Gary Burton – vibraphone Makoto Ozone – piano Steve Swallow – bass guitar Mike Hyman – drums
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