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Whiz Kids is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton's Quintet recorded in 1986 and released on the ECM label.[1] Featuring Burton with longtime colleague Steve Swallow on bass guitar, and a new band consisting of tenor saxophonist Tommy Smith, pianist Makoto Ozone and drummer Martin Richards.

Whiz Kids
Studio album by Gary Burton Quintet
Released	1987
Recorded	June 1986
Genre	Jazz
Length	49:44
Label	ECM
Producer	Manfred Eicher
Gary Burton chronology
Slide Show (1986) Whiz Kids (1987) Times Like These (1988)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "The repertoire (all obscurities) and post-bop solos have more fire than one would normally expect on a Gary Burton record, and there are plenty of colorful moments on this subtle but adventurous set".[2]

Professional ratings

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

Track listing

All compositions by Makoto Ozone except as indicated

1. "The Last Clown" (Tommy Smith) - 8:57
2. "Yellow Fever" - 6:53
3. "Soulful Bill" (James Williams) - 8:11
4. "La Divetta" - 8:34
5. "Cool Train" (Christian Jacob) - 6:46
6. "The Loop" (Chick Corea) - 8:10

• Recorded at Tonstudio Bauer in Ludwigsburg, West Germany in June 1986

Personnel

• Gary Burton — vibraphone, marimba
• Makoto Ozone — piano
• Tommy Smith — tenor saxophone
• Steve Swallow — electric bass
• Martin Richards — drums

References

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