This 1971 live album captures Gary Burton's quartet at a moment of peak synergy, showcasing their virtuosic interplay and adventurous fusion sound in front of an enthusiastic Tokyo audience.
- The album was recorded live at Sankei Hall in Tokyo on January 11, 1971.
- It features the classic quartet lineup of Gary Burton (vibraphone), Jerry Hahn (guitar), Steve Swallow (bass), and Bill Goodwin (drums).
- This recording was part of a tour that solidified Burton's quartet as one of the most exciting live acts in jazz and jazz fusion.
Vibraphonist Gary Burton is a leading figure in jazz fusion and a pioneer of the four-mallet grip. He emerged in the mid-1960s with a unique harmonic approach that would define his sound.
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