| Easy as Pie | ||||
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| Studio album by the Gary Burton Quartet | ||||
| Released | March 1981 [1] | |||
| Recorded | June 1980 | |||
| Studio | Tonstudio Bauer Ludwigsburg, West Germany | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 47:44 | |||
| Label | ECM 1184 | |||
| Producer | Manfred Eicher | |||
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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.
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]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [4] |
In Concert, Zürich, October 28, 1979 is a live double album by pianist Chick Corea and vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded at the Limmathaus in Zürich and released on ECM the following year—the duo's third release for the label, following Crystal Silence (1973) and Duet (1979).
Crystal Silence is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton and pianist Chick Corea, recorded in November 1972 and released on ECM April the following year—the duo's debut.
The New Quartet is an album by Gary Burton released on ECM in 1973. Burton’s ‘New Quartet’ consists of guitarist Mick Goodrick, bassist Abraham Laboriel and drummer Harry Blazer.
Hotel Hello is a duo album by vibraphonist Gary Burton and bassist Steve Swallow. Burton also plays marimba and organ, and Swallow doubles on acoustic & electric piano.
Times Square is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in January 1978 and released on ECM November later that year. The quartet features rhythm section Steve Swallow and Roy Haynes, and trumpeter Tiger Okoshi.
Gary Burton & Keith Jarrett is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton and pianist Keith Jarrett with guitarist Sam Brown, bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Bill Goodwin, recorded in 1970 and released on the Atlantic label in 1971. Jarrett also plays soprano saxophone on this recording.
Matchbook is an album by guitarist Ralph Towner and vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded over two days in July 1974 and released on ECM the following year.
Dreams So Real is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton featuring compositions by Carla Bley recorded in 1975 and released on the ECM label. It features Burton with guitarists Mick Goodrick and Pat Metheny, bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Bob Moses. The album reached number twenty-five in Billboards Jazz albums charts.
Passengers is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton's Quartet with acoustic bassist Eberhard Weber recorded in 1976 and released on the ECM label in 1977. Burton and Weber are featured along with guitarist Pat Metheny, bass guitarist Steve Swallow and drummer Danny Gottlieb. The album is notable for including several early Metheny compositions.
Duet is the second album by vibraphone–piano duo Gary Burton and Chick Corea recorded over three days in October 1978 and released on ECM May the following year.
Playground is an album by the Steve Kuhn/Sheila Jordan Band recorded in July 1979 and released on ECM March the following year. The quartet features rhythm section Harvie Swartz and Bob Moses.
Last Year's Waltz is a live album by the Steve Kuhn Quartet recorded at Fat Tuesday's in April 1981 and released on ECM March the following year. The quartet features singer Sheila Jordan and rhythm section Harvie Swartz and Bob Moses.
Picture This is an album the Gary Burton Quartet recorded in January 1982 and released on ECM November later that year. The quartet features alto saxophonist Jim Odgren and rhythm section Steve Swallow and Mike Hyman, a stable lineup in the early 1980s.
Real Life Hits is an album by the Gary Burton Quartet recorded in November 1984 and released on ECM March the following year. The quartet features rhythm section Makoto Ozone, Steve Swallow and Michael Hyman.
Whiz Kids is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton's Quintet, recorded in 1986 and released on the ECM label. Featuring Burton with longtime colleague Steve Swallow on bass guitar, and a new band consisting of tenor saxophonist Tommy Smith, pianist Makoto Ozone and drummer Martin Richards.
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 in 1968. It features Burton with Bley herself on keyboards and conducting an expanded ensemble consisting of trumpeter Michael Mantler, trombonist Jimmy Knepper, tenor saxophonist Gato Barbieri, soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy, baritone saxophonist Howard Johnson, guitarist Larry Coryell, bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Bob Moses.
Lofty Fake Anagram is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1967 and released on the RCA label. It features Burton with guitarist Larry Coryell, bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Bob Moses.
Gary Burton Quartet in Concert is a live album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1968 at Carnegie Hall and released by RCA. Burton’s quartet consists of guitarist Larry Coryell, bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Bob Moses.
Paris Encounter is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton and violinist Stéphane Grappelli recorded in 1969 and released on the Atlantic label.
Alone at Last is the first solo album by vibraphonist Gary Burton, on which he also plays piano and organ. It was recorded in 1971, and features three performances from the Montreux Jazz Festival and four performances from the studio. It released on the Atlantic label in 1972. The album was awarded a Grammy for Best Jazz Performance by a Soloist at the 15th Grammy Awards.
