Whiz Kids (album)
Whiz Kids is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton's Quintet, recorded in 1986 and released on the ECM label.[2] Featuring Burton with longtime colleague Steve Swallow on bass guitar, and a new band consisting of tenor saxophonist Tommy Smith, pianist Makoto Ozone and drummer Martin Richards.
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| Studio album by Gary Burton Quintet | ||||
| Released | February 1987[1] | |||
| Recorded | June 1986 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 49:44 | |||
| Label | ECM | |||
| Producer | Manfred Eicher | |||
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Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "The repertoire (all obscurities) and post-bop solos have more fire than one would normally expect on a Gary Burton record, and there are plenty of colorful moments on this subtle but adventurous set".[3]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [4] |
Track listing
- All compositions by Makoto Ozone except as indicated
- "The Last Clown" (Tommy Smith) - 8:57
- "Yellow Fever" - 6:53
- "Soulful Bill" (James Williams) - 8:11
- "La Divetta" - 8:34
- "Cool Train" (Christian Jacob) - 6:46
- "The Loop" (Chick Corea) - 8:10
- Recorded at Tonstudio Bauer in Ludwigsburg, West Germany in June 1986
Personnel
- Gary Burton — vibraphone, marimba
- Makoto Ozone — piano
- Tommy Smith — tenor saxophone
- Steve Swallow — electric bass
- Martin Richards — drums
References
- "Whiz Kids". ECM.
- ECM discography accessed September 27, 2011
- Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed September 19, 2011
- Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 205. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
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