New Vibe Man in Town is the debut album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1961 and released on the RCA label.[1] It features Burton in a trio with bassist Gene Cherico and drummer Joe Morello (of Dave Brubeck fame).
| New Vibe Man in Town | ||||
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| Released | 1961 | |||
| Recorded | July 6 & 7, 1961 | |||
| Studio | RCA Victor Studio B, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 33:57 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Producer | George Avakian | |||
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Reception edit
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Vibraphonist Gary Burton's debut as a leader shows that he was a brilliant player from the start of his career... This boppish set is easily recommended".[2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| DownBeat |  [3] |
Track listing edit
- "Joy Spring" (Clifford Brown) - 3:39
- "Over the Rainbow" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) - 4:21
- "Like Someone in Love" (Johnny Burke, Jimmy van Heusen) - 3:05
- "Minor Blues" (Arif Mardin) - 5:30
- "Our Waltz" (David Rose) - 4:30
- "So Many Things" (Marian McPartland) - 4:14
- "Sir John" (Blue Mitchell) - 4:10
- "You Stepped Out of a Dream" (Nacio Herb Brown, Gus Kahn) - 4:28
- Recorded at RCA Victor's Studio B in New York City on July 6 & 7, 1961.
Personnel edit
- Gary Burton — vibraphone
- Gene Cherico — bass
- Joe Morello — drums
References edit
- ^ Gary Burton discography Archived 2012-01-19 at the Wayback Machine accessed November 23, 2011
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed November 23, 2011
- ^ DownBeat: September 13, 1962 vol. 29, no. 24