| Lofty Fake Anagram | ||||
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| Released | 1967 | |||
| Recorded | August 15–17, 1967 | |||
| Genre | Jazz Fusion | |||
| Length | 37:48 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Producer | Brad McCuen and Darol Rice | |||
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Lofty Fake Anagram is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1967 and released on the RCA label. [1] It features Burton with guitarist Larry Coryell, bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Bob Moses.
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars, stating, "it is the interplay between Burton and the rockish Coryell in this early fusion group (predating Miles Davis' Bitches Brew by two years) that makes this session most notable". [2]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| Rolling Stone | Positive [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [4] |
All compositions by Gary Burton except as indicated.
Gary Burton is an American jazz vibraphonist, composer, and educator. Burton developed a pianistic style of four-mallet technique as an alternative to the prevailing two-mallet technique. This approach caused him to be heralded as an innovator, and his sound and technique are widely imitated. He is also known for pioneering fusion jazz and popularizing the duet format in jazz, as well as being a major figure in music education from his 30 years at the Berklee College of Music.
Bob Moses is an American jazz drummer.
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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.
Duet is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton and pianist Chick Corea recorded in 1978 and released on the ECM label in 1979. The album is the second studio recording by the duo following Crystal Silence (1972).
Picture This is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton released on the ECM label in 1982. It features Burton’s early 1980s quartet of alto saxophonist Jim Odgren, bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Mike Hyman.
Real Life Hits is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1984 and released on the ECM label in 1985. Featuring Burton with pianist Makoto Ozone, bassist Steve Swallow and drummer 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.
Duster is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton that was recorded in 1967 and released by RCA. It features Burton with electric guitarist Larry Coryell, bassist Steve Swallow and legendary drummer Roy Haynes.
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.
Country Roads & Other Places is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1968 and released in 1969 on the RCA Victor label. Burton doubles on piano with a quartet of guitarist Jerry Hahn, bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Roy Haynes.
Throb is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1969 and released on the Atlantic label. Burton is featured with guitarist Jerry Hahn, violinist Richard Greene, bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Bill Goodwin.
Something's Coming! is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1963 and released on the RCA label in 1964. This album features Burton playing with guitarist Jim Hall, bassist Chuck Israels and drummer Larry Bunker, three musicians associated with pianist Bill Evans.
The Time Machine is an album by American vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1966 and released on the RCA label. Burton also plays marimba and piano in a trio with bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Larry Bunker.
Tennessee Firebird is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1966 and released on the RCA label in 1967. The session featured both jazz and country musicians, including guitarist Chet Atkins, saxophonist Steve Marcus, fiddler Buddy Spicher, harmonica player Charlie McCoy and drummer Roy Haynes.
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.
