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Duster is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton, recorded in 1967 and released by RCA. It features Burton with electric guitarist Larry Coryell, bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Roy Haynes. Duster is considered one of the first jazz fusion albums. It peaked at number 15 on Billboard’s Top Jazz Albums.

Reception

AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4.5 stars and stated:”n some ways, Duster can be considered one of the first fusion records. Vibraphonist Gary Burton had just added the young rock/blues guitarist Larry Coryell to his quartet (which also included bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Roy Haynes), and Coryell’s influence can be felt throughout the performances. Highlights include Michael Gibbs’ “Sweet Rain,” Swallow’s “General Mojo’s Well Laid Plan,” Coryell’s exploratory and speedy “One, Two, 1-2-3-4,” and Carla Bley’s “Sing Me Softly of the Blues.” Although Burton’s basic sound had not changed during from the previous year, his openness toward other styles made his Quartet one of the most significant jazz groups of the period. This was the first of the four Burton-Coryell recordings.”

Track listing
All compositions by Mike Gibbs except where indicated.

“Ballet” – 4:54
“Sweet Rain” – 4:24
“Portsmouth Figurations” (Steve Swallow) – 3:03
“General Mojo’s Well Laid Plan” (Swallow) – 4:58
“One, Two, 1-2-3-4” (Gary Burton, Larry Coryell) – 5:56
“Sing Me Softly of the Blues” (Carla Bley) – 4:05
“Liturgy” – 3:26
“Response” (Burton) – 2:15

Personnel
Gary Burton – vibraphone
Larry Coryell – guitar
Steve Swallow – double bass
Roy Haynes – drums

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Released: 1967
Recorded: April 18–20, 1967
Studio: RCA Victor Studio B, New York City
Length: 33:01
Label: RCA
Producer: Brad McCuen