Gary Burton Quintet - Whiz Kids
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Artist: Gary Burton QuintetEdition: Music CD
Format: Original recording reissued
CD Release Date: 2001-03-20
Music Label: Ecm Records
Soundtracks:
- The Last Clown
- Yellow Fever
- Soulful Bill
- La Divetta
- Cool Train
- The Loop
Free Music Notes for Whiz Kids
Free Music Review: A great album... period.
Hit: 4 Stars
Many years ago (1986) at the Jazz Club 7th Avenue South in New York City I saw Gary Burton live with the same line-up as contained on this album (CD). I was floored. Makoto Ozone was a young kid back then and due to a small stage he was placed in the NE corner of the room while the other 4 members were on the stage in the SE corner. There was clearly 20 feet of space between them. When they sat down to play I figured the pianist in the corner was going to get lost, boy was I wrong, Makoto literally stole the show. Now mind you Gary is no slouch, nor is Steve Swallow, but Makoto was really fantastic. The NE corner of the room had immense energy. I remember clearly leading the small crowd in a standing ovation after one of his solos. I love this CD because it is not dated... When I listen to this CD I am back at 7th Ave South. This is not a "live recording"; I just simply mean this is an ECM recording and first rate for its time. It is crisp, clear and tight. As for the album itself...The best cut is La Divetta. Tommy Smith, Burton and Makoto Ozone all have solos. The song cooks, it has feverish energy. A very close second is a song written by Christian Jacob called Cool Train. This is a beautiful piece of music again played beautifully by Makoto Ozone. The other 4 tunes are all excellent... The Last Clown stands out in my mind as another highlight. This is a really excellent CD. Check it out.
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