A Genuine Tong Funeral

A Genuine Tong Funeral
Studio album by Gary Burton
Released	1968
Recorded	July 1967
Genre	Jazz
Length	43:35
Label	RCA
Producer	Brad McCuen
Gary Burton chronology
Lofty Fake Anagram (1966) A Genuine Tong Funeral (1967) Gary Burton Quartet in Concert (1968)

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.^[1]

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".^[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Carla Bley

1. "The Opening / Interlude : Shovels / The Survivors / Grave Train" - 6:37
2. "Death Rolls" - 1:36
3. "Morning (Part 1)" - 1:43
4. "Interlude : Lament / Intermission Music" - 4:28
5. "Silent Spring" - 7:58
6. "Fanfare / Mother of the Dead Man" - 2:51
7. "Some Dirge" - 7:47
8. "Morning (Part 2)" - 1:17
9. "The New Funeral March" - 2:40
10. "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
• Lonesome Dragon — drums

References