Times Like These is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1988 and released on the GRP label.[1] The all-star quartet includes guitarist John Scofield, bassist Marc Johnson and former Weather Report drummer Peter Erskine. Tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker sits in on two tracks.

Times Like These
Studio album by Gary Burton
Released	1988
Recorded	1988
Genre	Jazz
Length	43:34
Label	GRP
Producer	Gary Burton
Gary Burton chronology
Whiz Kids (1986) Times Like These (1988) Reunion (1989)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating "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".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Track listing

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 Long Ago?" (Gary Burton) - 7:47
7. "Bento Box" (Ozone) - 6:16
8. "Do Tell" (Scofield) - 7:21

• Recorded at Clinton Studios, NYC

Personnel

• Gary Burton — vibraphone, marimba
• John Scofield — guitar
• Marc Johnson — bass
• Peter Erskine — drums
• Michael Brecker — tenor saxophone (tracks 1 & 6)

References