Sounding as fresh today as it did in 1973, Seven Songs places the Gary Burton Quartet in an orchestral context, with compositions of Michael Gibbs – inspired by Messiaen and Charles Ives as well as Miles and Gil Evans – and exceptional soloing by Mick Goodrick, Steve Swallow and Burton himself. The production is exemplary: Seven Songs set a new standard for recordings of orchestral jazz.
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TRACKLIST
A1 Nocturne Vulgaire / Arise, Her Eyes, Composed By [Arise, Her Eyes] – S. Swallow, Composed By [Nocturne Vulgaire] – M. Gibbs 9:27
A2 Throb, Composed By – M. Gibbs 5:27
A3 By Way Of A Preface, Composed By – M. Gibbs 4:33
B1 Phases, Composed By – M. Gibbs 7:23
B2 The Rain Before It Falls, Composed By – M. Gibbs 4:04
B3 Three, Composed By – M. Gibbs 6:12
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Excellent
Excellent performance and sound quality.
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Highly recommended
I consider this album a hidden treasure. Wonderful musicianship, arranging, and audio engineering. The dynamics and execution of all the compositions is amazing. A classic.