Easy as Pie (Gary Burton album)
| Easy as Pie | ||||
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| Studio album by the Gary Burton Quartet | ||||
| Released | March 1981[1] | |||
| Recorded | June 1980 | |||
| Studio | Tonstudio Bauer Ludwigsburg, West Germany | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 47:44 | |||
| Label | ECM 1184 | |||
| Producer | Manfred Eicher | |||
| Gary Burton chronology | ||||
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Easy as Pie is an album by the Gary Burton Quartet recorded in June 1980 and released on ECM March the following year.[2] The quartet features alto saxophonist James Odgren and rhythm section Steve Swallow and Michael Hyman.
Reception
[edit]The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars, stating: "The repertoire is stronger and less introverted than usual.... Swinging sections alternate with more thoughtful pieces, resulting in a particularly well-rounded set."[3]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [4] |
Track listing
[edit]- All compositions by Chick Corea except as indicated
- "Reactionary Tango" (Carla Bley) - 11:40
- "Tweek" - 5:34
- "Blame It On My Youth" (Oscar Levant, Edward Heyman) - 5:43
- "Summer Band Camp" (Mick Goodrick) - 7:47
- "Isfahan" (Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington) - 8:05
- "Stardancer" - 8:55
Personnel
[edit]Gary Burton Quartet
[edit]- Gary Burton – vibraphone
- Jim Odgren – alto saxophone
- Steve Swallow – electric bass
- Mike Hyman – drums
References
[edit]- ^ "Easy as Pie". ECM.
- ^ ECM discography accessed August 22, 2019
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 15, 2011.
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 34. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
