New Vibe Man in Town is the debut album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1961 and released on the RCA label.[1] It features Burton in a trio with bassist Gene Cherico and drummer Joe Morello (of Dave Brubeck fame).

New Vibe Man in Town
Studio album by
Released1961
RecordedJuly 6 & 7, 1961
StudioRCA Victor Studio B, New York City
GenreJazz
Length33:57
LabelRCA
ProducerGeorge Avakian
Gary Burton chronology
New Vibe Man in Town
(1961)
Who Is Gary Burton?
(1963)

Reception

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The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Vibraphonist Gary Burton's debut as a leader shows that he was a brilliant player from the start of his career... This boppish set is easily recommended".[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [2]
DownBeat     [3]

Track listing

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  1. "Joy Spring" (Clifford Brown) - 3:39
  2. "Over the Rainbow" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) - 4:21
  3. "Like Someone in Love" (Johnny Burke, Jimmy van Heusen) - 3:05
  4. "Minor Blues" (Arif Mardin) - 5:30
  5. "Our Waltz" (David Rose) - 4:30
  6. "So Many Things" (Marian McPartland) - 4:14
  7. "Sir John" (Blue Mitchell) - 4:10
  8. "You Stepped Out of a Dream" (Nacio Herb Brown, Gus Kahn) - 4:28
  • Recorded at RCA Victor's Studio B in New York City on July 6 & 7, 1961.

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Gary Burton discography Archived 2012-01-19 at the Wayback Machine accessed November 23, 2011
  2. ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed November 23, 2011
  3. ^ DownBeat: September 13, 1962 vol. 29, no. 24