Personnel: Gary Burton (vibraphone); Gene Cherico (acoustic bass); Joe Morello (drums). Reissue producer: Rolf Enoch. Recorded at Webster Hall Studios, New York on July 6-7, 1961. Vibraphonist Gary Burton's debut as a leader shows that he was a brilliant player from the start of his career. Utilizing a sparse trio that also includes bassist Gene Cherico and drummer Joe Morello, Burton even at this early stage sounds quite original and unlike his predecessors (Lionel Hampton, Red Norvo and Milt Jackson). Highlights of the CD (a straight reissue of the original LP) include Joy Spring, You Stepped Out Of A Dream and Burton's original Our Waltz. This boppish set is easily recommended. Joy Spring, Over The Rainbow, Like Someone In Love, Minor Blues, Three-Four The Blues, Our Waltz, So Many Things, Sir John, You Stepped Out Of A Dream, All The Things You Are
