Seven Songs for Quartet and Chamber Orchestra

Seven Songs for Quartet and Chamber Orchestra is an album by jazz vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in December 1973 and released on ECM August the following year. The quartet, featuring rhythm section Mick Goodrick, Steve Swallow and Ted Seibs, are backed by Michael Gibbs conducting the NDR Symphony Orchestra, who composed most of the music.

Track listing
All tracks composed by Michael Gibbs except as noted
 * 1) "Nocturne vulgaire/Arise Her Eyes" (Mike Gibbs, Steve Swallow) - 9:27
 * 2) "Throb" - 5:27
 * 3) "By Way of a Preface" - 4:33
 * 4) "Phases" - 7:23
 * 5) "The Rain Before It Falls" - 4:04
 * 6) "Three" - 6:12

Personnel

 * Gary Burton – vibraharp
 * Mick Goodrick – guitar
 * Steve Swallow – bass
 * Ted Seibs – drums
 * Michael Gibbs – conductor
 * NDR Symphony Orchestra