Duster is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton, recorded in 1967 and released by RCA. It features Burton with electric guitarist Larry Coryell, bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Roy Haynes.
Duster is considered one of the first jazz fusion albums. It peaked at number 15 on Billboard's Top Jazz Albums.
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Reception
The AllMusic 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
Steve Swallow – double bass
Roy Haynes – drums
Production
Donald Elfman – liner notes, reissue producer
Ray Hall – engineer
Brad McCuen – producer
Thomas Molesky – cover design
Tom Zimmerman – photography
Mike Zwerin – liner notes