A Genuine Tong Funeral
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| Studio album by Gary Burton | ||||
| Released | 1968 | |||
| Recorded | July 1967 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 43:35 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Producer | Brad McCuen | |||
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A Genuine Tong Funeral is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton featuring compositions by Carla Bley recorded in 1967 and released on the RCA label.[1]
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating "One of vibraphonist Gary Burton's most intriguing recordings... The music is dramatic, occasionally a little humorous, and a superb showcase for Gary Burton's vibes".[2]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| Rolling Stone | (positive) [3] |
Track listing
- All compositions by Carla Bley
- "The Opening / Interlude : Shovels / The Survivors / Grave Train" - 6:37
- "Death Rolls" - 1:36
- "Morning (Part 1)" - 1:43
- "Interlude : Lament / Intermission Music" - 4:28
- "Silent Spring" - 7:58
- "Fanfare / Mother of the Dead Man" - 2:51
- "Some Dirge" - 7:47
- "Morning (Part 2)" - 1:17
- "The New Funeral March" - 2:40
- "The New National Anthem / The Survivors" - 6:34
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- Recorded in New York City in July 1967.
Personnel
- Gary Burton — vibraphone
- Carla Bley — piano, organ, conductor
- Larry Coryell — guitar
- Steve Lacy — soprano saxophone
- Leandro "Gato" Barbieri — tenor saxophone
- Jimmy Knepper — trombone, bass trombone
- Michael Mantler — trumpet
- Howard Johnson — tuba, baritone saxophone
- Steve Swallow — bass
- Bob Moses (credited as "Lonesome Dragon") — drums
References
- ↑ Gary Burton discography accessed November 21, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed November 21, 2011
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