Not only does this LP feature a "new quartet," but it marks the beginning of
Gary Burton's longtime association with
ECM. In general, Burton's
ECM dates were more introverted and laid-back than his more diverse Atlantic releases, but they always had their moments of interest. On this set, the vibraphonist, guitarist
Mick (then known as Michael)
Goodrick, bassist
Abraham Laboriel, and drummer
Harry Blazer perform numbers by
Chick Corea ("Open Your Eyes, You Can Fly"),
Keith Jarrett ("Coral"),
Gordon Beck,
Carla Bley, and
Mike Gibbs, in addition to Burton's "Brownout." Intriguing if not essential music. ~ Scott Yanow