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Gary Burton (born January 23, 1943) is an American jazz vibraphonist, composer, and educator. Burton developed a pianistic style of four-mallet technique as an alternative to the prevailing two-mallet technique. This approach caused him to be heralded as an innovator, and his sound and technique are widely imitated.
Jun 9, 2017 · Gary Burton: Retiring The Mallets The vibraphonist announced his retirement at 74 with little warning. Still in possession of his quicksilver fluidity and deep intuition, he spoke with Jazz...
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Learn about the life and career of Gary Burton, a vibraphonist, composer, and educator who has influenced jazz for over seven decades. Discover his achievements, anecdotes, and perspectives on music, education, and social issues.
Learn about Gary Burton, a vibraphonist, bandleader, and educator who was a pioneer of jazz fusion and a mentor to many guitarists. He received the NEA Jazz Master award in 2016 and has won seven Grammy Awards.
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Sep 18, 2015 · Learn about Gary Burton, a pioneer of jazz fusion and a Grammy-winning vibraphonist and educator. Explore his biography, discography, photos, videos, and similar artists on All About Jazz.
Aug 23, 2013 · Gary Burton, the groundbreaking jazz vibraphonist whose autobiography, “Learning to Listen,” will be published next month. “I’ve always been something of an outsider,” he said. Jimmy Katz. By...
