Duster is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton, recorded in 1967 and released by RCA.Gary Burton discography accessed November 22, 2011 It features Burton with electric guitarist Larry Coryell, bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Roy Haynes.
Duster is considered one of the first jazz fusion albums. It peaked at number 15 on Billboards Top Jazz Albums.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow described it as "one of the first fusion records", also stating: "Although Burton's basic sound had not changed from the previous year, his openness toward other styles made his Quartet one of the most significant jazz groups of the period".
Track listing All compositions by Mike Gibbs except where indicated. "Ballet" – 4:54 "Sweet Rain" – 4:24 "Portsmouth Figurations" (Steve Swallow) – 3:03 "General Mojo's Well Laid Plan" (Swallow) – 4:58 "One, Two, 1-2-3-4" (Gary Burton, Larry Coryell) – 5:56 "Sing Me Softly of the Blues" (Carla Bley) – 4:05 "Liturgy" – 3:26 "Response" (Burton) – 2:15
Personnel Musicians Gary Burton – vibraphone Larry Coryell – guitar Steve Swallow – double bass Roy Haynes – drums
Production Donald Elfman – liner notes, reissue producer Ray Hall – engineer Brad McCuen – producer Thomas Molesky – cover design Tom Zimmerman – photography Mike Zwerin – liner notes
Chart history Chart (1969)PeakpositionU.S. Billboard Top Jazz Albums15
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