The Gary Burton Quartet With Orchestra - A Genuine Tong Funeral (1967) [2014 Japan Jazz Collection 1000] CD-Rip

Reissue with the latest remastering. Comes with liner notes. One of vibraphonist Gary Burton's most intriguing recordings, A Genuine Tong Funeral (Carla Bley's suite which musically depicts attitudes toward death) was called by its composer a "Dark Opera Without Words." Burton's classic Quartet (which also includes guitarist Larry Coryell, bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Bob Moses) is augmented by six notable all-stars: soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy, trumpeter Mike Mantler, Gato Barbieri on tenor, trombonist Jimmy Knepper, Howard Johnson on tuba and baritone and Bley herself on piano and organ. The music is dramatic, occasionally a little humorous, and a superb showcase for Gary Burton's vibes.


Tracks:

01. The Opening; Interlude: Shovels; The Survivors; Grave Train
02. Death Rolls
03. Morning, Part 1
04. Interlude: Lament; Intermission Music
05. Silent Spring
06. Fanfare; Mother of the Dead Man
07. Some Dirge
08. Morning, Part 2
09. The New Funeral March
10. The New National Anthem; The Survivors

Personnel:

Steve Lacy - soprano sax
Leandro "Gato" Barbieri - tenor sax
Jimmy Knepper - trombone
Mike Mantler - trumpet
Howard Johnson - tuba, baritone sax
Larry Coryell - guitar
Carla Bley - piano, organ, conductor
Gary Burton - vibes
Steve Swallow - bass
Bob Moses - drums