Easy as Pie (Gary Burton album) explained

Easy as Pie
Type:	Album
Artist:	the Gary Burton Quartet
Cover:	Easy as Pie (Gary Burton album).jpg
Released:	March 1981^[1]
Recorded:	June 1980
Studio:	Tonstudio Bauer Ludwigsburg, West Germany
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	47:44
Label:	ECM 1184
Producer:	Manfred Eicher
Chronology:	Gary Burton
Prev Title:	In Concert, Zürich, October 28, 1979
Prev Year:	1980
Next Title:	Picture This
Next Year:	1982

Easy as Pie is an album by the Gary Burton Quartet recorded in June 1980 and released on ECM March the following year.^[2] The quartet features alto saxophonist James Odgren and rhythm section Steve Swallow and Michael Hyman.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars, stating: "The repertoire is stronger and less introverted than usual.... Swinging sections alternate with more thoughtful pieces, resulting in a particularly well-rounded set."^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Chick Corea except as indicated

1. "Reactionary Tango" (Carla Bley) - 11:40
2. "Tweek" - 5:34
3. "Blame It On My Youth" (Oscar Levant, Edward Heyman) - 5:43
4. "Summer Band Camp" (Mick Goodrick) - 7:47
5. "Isfahan" (Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington) - 8:05
6. "Stardancer" - 8:55

Personnel

Gary Burton Quartet

• Gary Burton – vibraphone
• Jim Odgren – alto saxophone
• Steve Swallow – electric bass
• Mike Hyman – drums

Notes and References

1. Web site: Easy as Pie . .
2. http://www.ecmrecords.com/catalogue/143038750937/easy-as-pie-gary-burton-quartet ECM discography
3. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 15, 2011.