Gary Burton The New Quartet

• 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

As well as being the great vibes innovator of the 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 shortly 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.