Passengers (Gary Burton album)

Passengers is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton's Quartet with bassist Eberhard Weber recorded in 1976 and released on the ECM label in 1977.[1] The album is notable for featuring the early work of guitarist Pat Metheny and several of his compositions.

Contents 1 Reception 2 Track listing 3 Personnel 4 References

Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "Although none of the individual songs caught on, the attractive sound of the post-bop unit and an opportunity to hear Pat Metheny in his formative period make this a CD reissue worth exploring".[2]

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Rating

Allmusic 4/5 stars[2] The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide 4/5 stars[3]

Track listing
All compositions by Pat Metheny except as indicated1."Sea Journey" (Chick Corea) - 9:18 2."Nacada" - 4:15 3."The Whopper" - 5:32 4."B & G (Midwestern Nights Dream)" - 8:26 5."Yellow Fields" (Eberhard Weber) - 7:02 6."Claude and Betty" (Steve Swallow) - 6:15

Personnel
Gary Burton — vibraphone Pat Metheny — electric guitar Steve Swallow — electric bass Eberhard Weber — bass Dan Gottlieb — drums