Sounding as fresh today as it did in 1973, Seven Songs places the Gary Burton Quartet in an orchestral context, with compositions of Michael Gibbs - inspired by Messiaen and Charles Ives as well as Miles and Gil Evans - and some exceptional soloing by Mick Goodrick, Steve Swallow and Burton himself. The production is exemplary: Seven Songs set a new standard for recordings of orchestral jazz.

Personnel: Gary Burton (vibraharp), Michael Goodrick (guitar), Steve Swallow bass), Ted Seibs (drums), Members of the NDR-Symphony Orchestra, Hamburg, Michael Gibbs (conductor)