Lofty Fake Anagram

Lofty Fake Anagram is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1967 and released on the RCA label.^[1] It features Burton with guitarist Larry Coryell, bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Bob Moses.

Lofty Fake Anagram
Studio album by Gary Burton
Released	1967
Recorded	August 15–17, 1967
Genre	Jazz Fusion
Length	37:48
Label	RCA
Producer	Brad McCuen and Darol Rice
Gary Burton chronology
Duster (1967) Lofty Fake Anagram (1967) A Genuine Tong Funeral (1968)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars, stating, "it is the interplay between Burton and the rockish Coryell in this early fusion group (predating Miles Davis' Bitches Brew by two years) that makes this session most notable".^[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
Rolling Stone	Positive [3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Gary Burton except as indicated.

1. "June the 15, 1967" (Mike Gibbs) - 4:52
2. "Feelings and Things" (Gibbs) - 4:06
3. "Fleurette Africaine" (Duke Ellington) - 3:41
4. "I'm Your Pal" (Steve Swallow) - 3:05
5. "Lines" - 3:13
6. "The Beach" - 3:43
7. "Mother of the Dead Man" (Carla Bley) - 4:59
8. "Good Citizen Swallow" - 5:34
9. "General Mojo Cuts Up" (Swallow) - 4:35

• Recorded at RCA Victor's Music Center Of The World, Hollywood, CA on August 15–17, 1967.

Personnel

• Gary Burton – vibraphone
• Larry Coryell – guitar
• Steve Swallow – bass
• Bob Moses – drums