A Genuine Tong Funeral (album)

A Genuine Tong Funeral is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton featuring compositions by Carla Bley recorded in 1967 and released on the RCA label.

Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating "One of vibraphonist Gary Burton's most intriguing recordings... The music is dramatic, occasionally a little humorous, and a superb showcase for Gary Burton's vibes".

Track listing

 * All compositions by Carla Bley


 * 1) "The Opening / Interlude : Shovels / The Survivors / Grave Train" - 6:37
 * 2) "Death Rolls" - 1:36
 * 3) "Morning (Part 1)" - 1:43
 * 4) "Interlude : Lament / Intermission Music" - 4:28
 * 5) "Silent Spring" - 7:58
 * 6) "Fanfare / Mother of the Dead Man" - 2:51
 * 7) "Some Dirge" - 7:47
 * 8) "Morning (Part 2)" - 1:17
 * 9) "The New Funeral March" - 2:40
 * 10) "The New National Anthem / The Survivors" - 6:34
 * Recorded in New York City in July 1967.

Personnel

 * Gary Burton &mdash; vibraphone
 * Carla Bley &mdash; piano, organ, conductor
 * Larry Coryell &mdash; guitar
 * Steve Lacy &mdash; soprano saxophone
 * Leandro "Gato" Barbieri &mdash; tenor saxophone
 * Jimmy Knepper &mdash; trombone, bass trombone
 * Michael Mantler &mdash; trumpet
 * Howard Johnson &mdash; tuba, baritone saxophone
 * Steve Swallow &mdash; bass
 * Lonesome Dragon (Bob Moses) &mdash; drums