Gary Burton: The New Quartet LP (Luminessence Series) '-herb-ellis The legendary pianist and composer

The legendary pianist and composer cut his first Blue Note session Horace Silver Trio in 1952 and his session for Silver 'N' Strings Play The Music of the Spheres was the very last recording date before the label went dormant in 1979

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Afric Pepperbird

a scaled-down edition of his renowned Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra

Gary Burton: The New Quartet LP (Luminessence Series) '-herb-ellis The legendary pianist and composerECM Records, 1973 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