Reunion

by Gary Burton

Overview

Guitarist Pat Metheny was a member of the Gary Burton Quartet/Quintet during 1974-1976. In 1989, after becoming a major star, he had a reunion with the vibraphonist that resulted in this excellent project. Performing laid-back and often introspective pieces by Polo Ortin, Vince Mendoza, Paul Meyers, keyboardist Mitchel Forman, and Metheny, the two principals swing lightly in a quintet with Forman, bassist Will Lee, and drummer Peter Erskine. Although Burton had to adjust himself a little due to his former sideman's prominence, the combination of vibes and guitar works quite well. The individual songs are not all that memorable but the group sound is quite attractive and Burton sounds inspired by Metheny. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	12/20/1989
Label:	Grp
UPC:	0011105959827
Rank:	66830

Tracks

1. Autumn
2. Reunion
3. Origin
4. Will You Say You Will
5. House on the Hill
6. Panama
7. Chairs and Children
8. Wasn't Always Easy
9. The Chief
10. Tiempos Felice (Happy Times)
11. Quick and Running

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Gary Burton   Primary Artist,Vibraphone,Marimba
Peter Erskine   Guest Artist,Drums,Percussion
Will Lee   Guest Artist,Bass,Bass (Electric),Guitar (Electric)
Mitchel Forman   Guest Artist,Piano,Keyboards
Pat Metheny   Guest Artist,Guitar

Technical Credits

Gary Burton   Performer,Producer,Editing
Paul Meyers   Composer
Mitchel Forman   Composer
Michael Landy   Editing
Gildas Bolle   Photography
Andy Ruggirello   Design
Jacki McCarthy   Design
Suzanne Sherman   Production Coordination
David Gibb   Design
Dan Serrano   Design
Dave Grusin   Executive Producer
Dan Gellert   Assistant Engineer
Rob Eaton   Engineer,Mixing
Pat Metheny   Performer,Composer
Vince Mendoza   Composer
Larry Rosen   Executive Producer
Paquito D'Rivera   Composer
Ted Jensen   Mastering
Neil Tesser   Liner Notes