Easy as Pie is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1980 and released on the ECM label in 1981.[1] It features a new quartet with alto saxophonist James Odgren, bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Michael Hyman.

Easy as Pie
Studio album by Gary Burton Quartet
Released	1981
Recorded	June 1980
Studio	Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg, West Germany
Genre	Jazz
Length	47:44
Label	ECM
Producer	Manfred Eicher
Gary Burton chronology
In Concert, Zürich, October 28, 1979 (1979) Easy as Pie (1981) Picture This (1982)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars, stating: "The repertoire is stronger and less introverted than usual.... Swinging sections alternate with more thoughtful pieces, resulting in a particularly well-rounded set".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Chick Corea except as indicated

1. "Reactionary Tango" (Carla Bley) - 11:40
2. "Tweek" - 5:34
3. "Blame It On My Youth" (Oscar Levant, Edward Heyman) - 5:43
4. "Summer Band Camp" (Mick Goodrick) - 7:47
5. "Isfahan" (Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington) - 8:05
6. "Stardancer" - 8:55

• • Recorded at Tonstudio Bauer in Ludwigsburg, West Germany, in June 1980

Personnel

• Gary Burton — vibraphone
• Jim Odgren — alto saxophone
• Steve Swallow — electric bass
• Mike Hyman — drums

References