''Duster'' is an album by vibraphonist

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that was recorded in 1967 and released by

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.Gary Burton discography
accessed November 22, 2011 It features Burton with electric guitarist Larry Coryell, bassist

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and legendary drummer

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. ''Duster'' is considered one of the first jazz fusion albums. It peaked at number 15 on '' Billboard'' magazine's

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Reception

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review by Scott Yanow described it as "one of the first fusion records", also stating: "Although Burton's basic sound had not changed from the previous year, his openness toward other styles made his Quartet one of the most significant jazz groups of the period".

Track listing

''All compositions by Mike Gibbs except where indicated.'' # "Ballet" – 4:54 # "Sweet Rain" – 4:24 # "Portsmouth Figurations" (Steve Swallow) – 3:03 # "General Mojo's Well Laid Plan" (Swallow) – 4:58 # "One, Two, 1-2-3-4" (Gary Burton, Larry Coryell) – 5:56 # "Sing Me Softly of the Blues" ( Carla Bley) – 4:05 # "Liturgy" – 3:26 # "Response" (Burton) – 2:15

Personnel

Musicians * Gary Burton – vibraphone * Larry Coryell – guitar *

– double bass *

– drums Production * Donald Elfman – liner notes, reissue producer * Ray Hall – engineer * Brad McCuen – producer * Thomas Molesky – cover design * Tom Zimmerman – photography *

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– liner notes

Chart history

References

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