Easy as Pie (Gary Burton album)

Easy as Pie is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1980 and released on the ECM label in 1981.[2] It features a new quartet with alto saxophonist James Odgren, bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Michael Hyman.

Easy as Pie
Studio album by
Gary Burton Quartet
ReleasedMarch 1981[1]
RecordedJune 1980
StudioTonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg, West Germany
GenreJazz
Length47:44
LabelECM
ProducerManfred Eicher
Gary Burton chronology
In Concert, Zürich, October 28, 1979
(1980)		 Easy as Pie
(1981)		 Picture This
(1982)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars, stating: "The repertoire is stronger and less introverted than usual.... Swinging sections alternate with more thoughtful pieces, resulting in a particularly well-rounded set".[3]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[3]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide[4]

Track listing
All compositions by Chick Corea except as indicated
  1. "Reactionary Tango" (Carla Bley) - 11:40
  2. "Tweek" - 5:34
  3. "Blame It On My Youth" (Oscar Levant, Edward Heyman) - 5:43
  4. "Summer Band Camp" (Mick Goodrick) - 7:47
  5. "Isfahan" (Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington) - 8:05
  6. "Stardancer" - 8:55
    • Recorded at Tonstudio Bauer in Ludwigsburg, West Germany, in June 1980

Personnel

References
  1. "Easy as Pie". ECM.
  2. ECM discography accessed August 22, 2019
  3. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 15, 2011.
  4. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 34. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
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