New Vibe Man in Town

New Vibe Man in Town is the debut album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1961 and released on the RCA label.^[1] It features Burton in a trio with bassist Gene Cherico and drummer Joe Morello (of Dave Brubeck fame).

New Vibe Man in Town
Studio album by Gary Burton
Released	1961
Recorded	July 6 & 7, 1961
Studio	RCA Victor Studio B, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	33:57
Label	RCA
Producer	George Avakian
Gary Burton chronology
New Vibe Man in Town (1961) Who Is Gary Burton? (1963)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Vibraphonist Gary Burton's debut as a leader shows that he was a brilliant player from the start of his career... This boppish set is easily recommended".^[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
DownBeat	[3]

Track listing

1. "Joy Spring" (Clifford Brown) - 3:39
2. "Over the Rainbow" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) - 4:21
3. "Like Someone in Love" (Johnny Burke, Jimmy van Heusen) - 3:05
4. "Minor Blues" (Arif Mardin) - 5:30
5. "Our Waltz" (David Rose) - 4:30
6. "So Many Things" (Marian McPartland) - 4:14
7. "Sir John" (Blue Mitchell) - 4:10
8. "You Stepped Out of a Dream" (Nacio Herb Brown, Gus Kahn) - 4:28

• Recorded at RCA Victor's Studio B in New York City on July 6 & 7, 1961.

Personnel

• Gary Burton — vibraphone
• Gene Cherico — bass
• Joe Morello — drums