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".

Track listing

  1. "Pecos Pete" – 5:19
  2. "Love Theme From David and Lisa" – 2:34
  3. "Sandpiper" – 7:44
  4. "Amour Tormentoso" – 3:26
  5. "Schlock-House Blues" – 6:17
  6. "I Love to Say Her Name" – 5:05
  7. "Hello to the Season" – 6:54

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