Duster is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton that was recorded in 1967 and released by RCA.[1] It features Burton with electric guitarist Larry Coryell, bassist Steve Swallow and legendary drummer Roy Haynes.

Duster
Studio album by Gary Burton Quartet
Released	1967
Recorded	April 18–20, 1967
Studio	RCA Victor Studio B, New York City
Genre	Jazz fusion
Length	33:01
Label	RCA
Producer	Brad McCuen
Gary Burton chronology
Tennessee Firebird (1966) Duster (1967) Lofty Fake Anagram (1967)

Duster is considered one of the first jazz fusion albums.[2] It peaked at number 15 on Billboard magazine's Top Jazz Albums.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]
DownBeat	[4]
MusicHound	[5]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[6]

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".[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Mike Gibbs except where indicated.

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

Personnel

Chart history

References