Here Gary Burton runs his vibes through a Big Muff. Great tune, but everyone’s really just waiting for them to play the little ’70’s-style hook at the end of the ensemble lick again. This is from Burton’s record Good Vibes (a $3.98 download!). Bernard Purdie is on drums.
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