Gary Burton - Times Like These (1988)

For his GRP debut, vibraphonist Gary Burton reunited with his alumnus, guitarist John Scofield, interacted with bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Peter Erskine, and welcomed guest tenor Michael Brecker to two of the eight selections. Performing originals by Makoto Ozone, Vince Mendoza, Jay Leonhart ("Robert Frost"), Chick Corea and Scofield, plus his own "Was It So Long Ago," Burton sounds fine on the diverse material. Since John Scofield had not had an opportunity to record with the vibraphonist during his year with Burton's Quartet more than a decade earlier, this fine set made up for lost time.

- by Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracklist:

1. Times Like These (Makoto Ozone) - 6:33
2. Or Else (Vince Mendoza) - 4:45
3. Robert Frost (Jay Leonhart) - 6:27
4. Why'd You Do It (John Scofield) - 5:16
5. P.M. (Chick Corea) - 6:30
6. Was It So Long Ago? (Gary Burton) - 7:47
7. Bento Box (Makoto Ozone) - 6:16
8. Do Tell (John Scofield) - 7:27

Musicians:

Gary Burton - vibraphone
John Scofield - guitar
Marc Johnson - bass
Peter Erskine - drums
Michael Brecker - tenor saxophone (on 1, 6)

Produced by Gary Burton