Atlantic has thus far been very slow to reissue its six valuable
Gary Burton records. This particular set is the most accessible of the group, for it matches the advanced vibraphonist with the classic violinist
Stephane Grappelli in a quartet also including electric bassist
Steve Swallow and drummer
Bill Goodwin. The music alternates between standards and originals (including
Swallow's famous "Eiderdown"), and both
Grappelli and
Burton prove to be flexible enough to have much common ground despite a 35-year difference in age. A frequently delightful set. ~ Scott Yanow