Times Like These is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton released on the GRP label in 1988.Gary Burton discography accessed November 25, 2011 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.
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".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed November 25, 2011
Track listing Times Like These" (Makoto Ozone) - 6:33 "Or Else" (Vince Mendoza) - 4:45 "Robert Frost" (Jay Leonhart) - 6:27 "Why'd You Do It?" (John Scofield) - 5:16 "P.M." (Chick Corea) - 6:30 "Was It Long Ago?" (Gary Burton) - 7:47 "Bento Box" (Ozone) - 6:16 "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)
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