A Genuine Tong Funeral

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Released 1968 Length 43:35 Artist Gary Burton Label RCA Records		Recorded July 1967 Producer Brad McCuen Release date 1968 Genre Jazz

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Gary burton 1 the opening shovels the survivors grave train

A Genuine Tong Funeral is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton featuring compositions by Carla Bley recorded in 1967 and released on the RCA label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating "One of vibraphonist Gary Burton's most intriguing recordings... The music is dramatic, occasionally a little humorous, and a superb showcase for Gary Burton's vibes".

Track listing

All compositions by Carla Bley

"The Opening / Interlude : Shovels / The Survivors / Grave Train" - 6:37
"Death Rolls" - 1:36
"Morning (Part 1)" - 1:43
"Interlude : Lament / Intermission Music" - 4:28
"Silent Spring" - 7:58
"Fanfare / Mother of the Dead Man" - 2:51
"Some Dirge" - 7:47
"Morning (Part 2)" - 1:17
"The New Funeral March" - 2:40
"The New National Anthem / The Survivors" - 6:34

Recorded in New York City in July 1967.

Personnel

Gary Burton — vibraphone

Carla Bley — piano, organ, conductor

Larry Coryell — guitar

Steve Lacy — soprano saxophone

Leandro "Gato" Barbieri — tenor saxophone

Jimmy Knepper — trombone, bass trombone

Michael Mantler — trumpet

Howard Johnson — tuba, baritone saxophone

Steve Swallow — bass

Bob Moses (credited as "Lonesome Dragon") — drums

Songs

1The Opening; Interlude: Shovels; The Survivors; Grave Train6:40
2Events Leading To The End - Part One: Death Rolls-Ancestors1:38
3Events Leading To The End - Part One: Morning-Part One1:46

References

A Genuine Tong Funeral Wikipedia

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