Times Like These (Gary Burton album)
# Times Like These (Gary Burton album)

Times Like These is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton released on the GRP label in 1988. The all-star quartet includes guitarist John Scofield, bassist Marc Johnson and former Weather Report drummer Peter Erskine. Tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker sits in on two tracks.

## Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Burton sounds fine on the diverse material. Since John Scofield had not had an opportunity to record with the vibraphonist during his year with Burton's Quartet more than a decade earlier, this fine set made up for lost time".

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

## Track listing

* Times Like These" (Makoto Ozone) - 6:33
* "Or Else" (Vince Mendoza) - 4:45
* "Robert Frost" (Jay Leonhart) - 6:27
* "Why'd You Do It?" (John Scofield) - 5:16
* "P.M." (Chick Corea) - 6:30
* "Was It Long Ago?" (Gary Burton) - 7:47
* "Bento Box" (Ozone) - 6:16
* "Do Tell" (Scofield) - 7:21

   * Recorded at Clinton Studios, NYC

## Personnel

* Gary Burton — vibraphone, marimba
* John Scofield — guitar
* Marc Johnson — bass
* Peter Erskine — drums
* Michael Brecker — tenor saxophone (tracks 1 & 6)
