Who Is Gary Burton? is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1962 and released on the RCA label.[1] 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.

Who Is Gary Burton?
Studio album by
Released1963
RecordedSeptember 14 and 15, 1962
StudioRCA Victor, New York City
GenreJazz
LabelRCA
ProducerMarty Gold
Gary Burton chronology
New Vibe Man in Town
(1961)
Who Is Gary Burton?
(1963)
Something's Coming!
(1964)

Reception

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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".[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
DownBeat     [3]
Allmusic     [2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings     [4]

Track listing

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  1. "Storm" (Chris Swansen) - 4:12
  2. "I've Just Seen Her" (Lee Adams, Charles Strouse) - 4:15
  3. "Fly Time Fly (Sigh)" (Michael Gibbs) - 4:31
  4. "Conception" (George Shearing) - 4:01
  5. "Get Away Blues" (Swansen) - 5:40
  6. "My Funny Valentine" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) - 5:22
  7. "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

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References

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  1. ^ Gary Burton discography accessed November 23, 2011
  2. ^ a b Dryden, K. Allmusic Review accessed November 23, 2011
  3. ^ DownBeat:May 23, 1963 Vol. 30, No. 12
  4. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 203. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.