Duster (Gary Burton album)

Duster is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton that was recorded in 1967 and released by RCA. It features Burton with electric guitarist Larry Coryell, bassist Steve Swallow and legendary drummer Roy Haynes.

Duster is considered one of the first jazz fusion albums. It peaked at number 15 on Billboard magazine's Top Jazz Albums.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow described it as "one of the first fusion records", also stating: "Although Burton's basic sound had not changed from the previous year, his openness toward other styles made his Quartet one of the most significant jazz groups of the period".

Track listing

All compositions by Mike Gibbs except where indicated.

1. "Ballet" – 4:54
2. "Sweet Rain" – 4:24
3. "Portsmouth Figurations" (Steve Swallow) – 3:03
4. "General Mojo's Well Laid Plan" (Swallow) – 4:58
5. "One, Two, 1-2-3-4" (Gary Burton, Larry Coryell) – 5:56
6. "Sing Me Softly of the Blues" (Carla Bley) – 4:05
7. "Liturgy" – 3:26
8. "Response" (Burton) – 2:15

Personnel

Musicians

• Gary Burton – vibraphone
• Larry Coryell – guitar
• Steve Swallow – double bass
• Roy Haynes – drums

Production

• Donald Elfman – liner notes, reissue producer
• Ray Hall – engineer
• Brad McCuen – producer
• Thomas Molesky – cover design
• Tom Zimmerman – photography
• Mike Zwerin – liner notes

Chart history

References