Whiz Kids | ||||
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Studio album by Gary Burton Quintet | ||||
Released | February 1987[1] | |||
Recorded | June 1986 | |||
Studio | Tonstudio Bauer Ludwigsburg, W. Germany | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 49:44 | |||
Label | ECM 1329 | |||
Producer | Manfred Eicher | |||
Gary Burton chronology | ||||
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Whiz Kids is an album by the Gary Burton Quintet recorded in June 1986 and released on ECM February the following year.[2] The quintet features saxophonist Tommy Smith and rhythm section Makoto Ozone, Steve Swallow and Martin Richards.
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [3] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [4] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "The repertoire (all obscurities) and post-bop solos have more fire than one would normally expect on a Gary Burton record, and there are plenty of colorful moments on this subtle but adventurous set."[3]