Who Is Gary Burton? is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton, recorded in 1962 and released on the RCA label.Gary Burton discography accessed November 23, 2011 Some of the musicians who appear are alto saxophonist Phil Woods, trombonist Bob Brookmeyer, trumpeter Clark Terry, pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist John Neves and drummer Joe Morello.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Ken Dryden stated: "The talented young vibraphonist had already proven himself as a sideman and was breaking new ground as a master technician on his instrument, utilizing four mallets simultaneously with seemingly little effort".Dryden, K. AllMusic Review accessed November 23, 2011
Track listing "Storm" (Chris Swansen) - 4:12 "I've Just Seen Her" (Lee Adams, Charles Strouse) - 4:15 "Fly Time Fly (Sigh)" (Michael Gibbs) - 4:31 "Conception" (George Shearing) - 4:01 "Get Away Blues" (Swansen) - 5:40 "My Funny Valentine" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) - 5:22 "One Note" (Jaki Byard) - 5:20 Recorded at RCA Victor's Studio A in New York City on September 14, (tracks 1 & 7) and 15 (tracks 2–6), 1962.
Personnel Gary Burton – vibraphone Clark Terry – trumpet Bob Brookmeyer – valve trombone (tracks 1 & 7) Phil Woods – alto saxophone, clarinet Tommy Flanagan – piano John Neves – bass Joe Morello (tracks 1 & 7), Chris Swansen (tracks 2–6) – drums
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