As well as being the great vibraphone innovator of his era, Gary Burton has been a most astute 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 with this album, shining in a well-conceived programme with compositions of Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Carla Bley, Mike Gibbs and bandleader Burton.
Burton, Gary - The new quartet LP
1 Open Your Eyes, You Can Fly
2 Coral
3 Tying Up Loose Ends
4 Brownout
5 Olhos De Gato
6 Mallet Man
7 Four Or Less
8 Nonsequence
