The New Quartet - Vinyl

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 Goodrick also emerged as a player to watch with this album, shining in a well-conceived programme with compositions of Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Carla Bley, Mike Gibbs and bandleader Burton.

RECORDED: March 1973, Aengus Studios Fayville

Side A:

1. Open Your Eyes, You Can Fly (Chick Corea) - 06:40
2. Coral (Keith Jarrett) - 04:03
3. Tying Up Loose Ends (Gordon Beck) - 05:12
4. Brownout (Gary Burton) - 06:32

Side B:

1. Olhos De Gato (Carla Bley) - 05:38
2. Mallet Man (Gordon Beck) - 07:11
3. Four Or Less (Michael Gibbs) - 06:10
4. Nonsequence (Michael Gibbs) - 04:30