Certainly one of the more common experiences in the jazz field is discovering someone new. Improvising musicians are capable of being musical travelers, voyagers. We want to join in on whatever we hear. There is a freedom to wander the musical landscape.
About Gary Burton
Gary Burtonis 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.
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I felt like I was a teacher. But nowadays, I am as much a student of his. He writes a lot of what we play.
American vibraphonist
It keeps me in touch with younger musicians who are constantly saying, ‘Have you heard this new artist, or this new guitar player?’ It keeps you reaching.
American vibraphonist
I’ve made more than 50 records with a wide range of music. I’ve often veered to check something out.
American vibraphonist
It hasn’t been hard getting nominated, but winning it is another thing. The competition is tough.
American vibraphonist
Certainly one of the more common experiences in the jazz field is discovering someone new. Improvising musicians are capable of being musical travelers, voyagers. We want to join in on whatever we hear. There is a freedom to wander the musical landscape.
American vibraphonist