Real Life Hits
Real Life Hits | ||||
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W. Germany | ||||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 50:15 | |||
Label | ECM ECM 1293 | |||
Producer | Manfred Eicher | |||
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Real Life Hits is an album by the Gary Burton Quartet recorded in November 1984 and released on ECM March the following year.[2] The quartet features rhythm section Makoto Ozone, Steve Swallow and Michael Hyman.
Reception
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Source | Rating |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [4] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "The appealing group sound and the spontaneous yet tight ensembles and solos make this a worthwhile acquisition."[3]
Track listing
- "Syndrome" (Carla Bley) - 6:19
- "The Beatles" (John Scofield) - 6:46
- "Fleurette Africaine" (Duke Ellington) - 7:04
- "Ladies in Mercedes" (Steve Swallow) - 6:21
- "Real Life Hits" (Carla Bley) - 8:36
- "I Need You Here" (Makoto Ozone) - 8:46
- "Ivanushka Durachok" (German Lukyanov) - 6:23
Personnel
Gary Burton Quartet
- Gary Burton – vibraphone
- Makoto Ozone – piano
- Steve Swallow – bass guitar
- Mike Hyman – drums
References
- ^ "Real Life". ECM.
- ^ ECM discography accessed September 19, 2011
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 19, 2011
- ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.