Real Life Hits is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1984 and released on the ECM label in 1985.[1] Featuring Burton with pianist Makoto Ozone, bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Michael Hyman.

Real Life Hits
Studio album by Gary Burton Quartet
Released	1985
Recorded	November 1984
Studio	Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg
Genre	Jazz
Length	50:15
Label	ECM ECM 1293
Producer	Manfred Eicher
Gary Burton chronology
Lyric Suite for Sextet (1982) Real Life Hits (1985) Slide Show (1985)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "The appealing group sound and the spontaneous yet tight ensembles and solos make this a worthwhile acquisition".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

Track listing

1. "Syndrome" (Carla Bley) - 6:19
2. "The Beatles" (John Scofield) - 6:46
3. "Fleurette Africaine" (Duke Ellington) - 7:04
4. "Ladies in Mercedes" (Steve Swallow) - 6:21
5. "Real Life Hits" (Carla Bley) - 8:36
6. "I Need You Here" (Makoto Ozone) - 8:46
7. "Ivanushka Durachok" (German Lukyanov) - 6:23

Personnel

• Gary Burton — vibraphone
• Makoto Ozone — piano
• Steve Swallow — electric bass
• Mike Hyman — drums

References