Gary Burton - Country Roads & Other Places (1969) [1998]

With longtime bassist Steve Swallow, the return of drummer Roy Haynes, and the debut of guitarist Jerry Hahn, Gary Burton's second quartet continued his open-minded policy toward other styles of music.

In addition to both melodic and advanced jazz, Burton incorporates elements of country, rock, pop and even classical music on this fairly rare LP, Country Roads and Other Places. Whether it be a "Ravel Prelude," "Wichita Breakdown" or "My Foolish Heart," the music is full of logical surprises that foreshadow the eclectic nature of much of '80s and '90s jazz.


Tracks:

01 - Country Roads
02 - The Green Mountains
03 - True Or False
04 - Gone, But Forgotten
05 - Ravel Prelude – Le Tombeau De Couperin: Prelude
06 - And On The Third Day
07 - A Singing Song
08 - Wichita Breakdown
09 - My Foolish Heart
10 - A Family Joy

Personnel:

Gary Burton - vibes
Jerry Hahn - guitar
Steve Swallow - bass
Roy Haynes - drums