Point of Departure is an album by American jazz vibraphonist Gary McFarland featuring performances recorded in 1963 for the Impulse! label.Impulse! Records discography accessed March 18, 2011
Reception The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating: "The music is bop-oriented, but also open to occasional innovations taken from the avant-garde. None of the songs caught on as standards, but they tend to stay in one's mind after finishing the album".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed March 18, 2011
Track listing All compositions by Gary McFarland except as indicated "Pecos Pete" – 5:19 "Love Theme From David and Lisa" (Mark Lawrence) – 2:34 "Sandpiper" – 7:44 "Amour Tormentoso" – 3:26 "Schlock-House Blues" – 6:17 "I Love to Say Her Name" – 5:05 "Hello to the Season" – 6:54 Recorded at RCA Studios in New York City by Bob Simpson on September 5, 1963 (tracks 4 & 5) and September 6, 1963 (tracks 1–3, 6 & 7)
Personnel Gary McFarland – vibes Willie Dennis – trombone Richie Kamuca – tenor saxophone, oboe Jimmy Raney – guitar Steve Swallow – bass Mel Lewis – drums
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