Point of Departure (Gary McFarland album)
# Point of Departure (Gary McFarland album)

Point of Departure is an album by American jazz vibraphonist Gary McFarland featuring performances recorded in 1963 for the Impulse! label.

## Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating: "The music is bop-oriented, but also open to occasional innovations taken from the avant-garde. None of the songs caught on as standards, but they tend to stay in one's mind after finishing the album".

Professional ratings :

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## Track listing

    All compositions by Gary McFarland except as indicated
* "Pecos Pete" – 5:19
* "Love Theme From David and Lisa" (Mark Lawrence) – 2:34
* "Sandpiper" – 7:44
* "Amour Tormentoso" – 3:26
* "Schlock-House Blues" – 6:17
* "I Love to Say Her Name" – 5:05
* "Hello to the Season" – 6:54

   * Recorded at RCA Studios in New York City by Bob Simpson on September 5, 1963 (tracks 4 & 5) and September 6, 1963 (tracks 1-3, 6 & 7)

## Personnel

* Gary McFarland – vibes
* Willie Dennis – trombone
* Richie Kamuca – tenor saxophone, oboe
* Jimmy Raney – guitar
* Steve Swallow – bass
* Mel Lewis – drums
