The New Quartet

As well as being the great vibraphone innovator of the era, Gary Burton is known for his unparalleled intuition as a talent scout. In 1973, The New Quartet introduced Abraham Laboriel: this was the first recording of the bassist who would soon become one of the most in-demand session players across all genres. “It must be emphasised that Laboriel sounds like a major artist in the making with his astonishing bass work,” wrote Melody Maker.

Guitarist Mick Goodrick also emerged as a player to watch on this album, shining in a well-conceived programme with compositions of Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Carla Bley, Mike Gibbs and bandleader Burton.

A1 Open Your Eyes, You Can Fly 6:40
A2 Coral 4:03
A3 Tying Up Loose Ends 5:12
A4 Brownout 6:32
B1 Olhos De Gato 5:38
B2 Mallet Man 7:11
B3 Four Or Less 6:10
B4 Nonsequence 4:30