Artist: Gary Burton
Genre: Jazz
Gary Burton is an American jazz vibraphonist who revolutionized the instrument with his four-mallet technique and his willingness to explore diverse musical styles. Emerging in the 1960s, Burton helped pioneer jazz fusion by incorporating rock and country influences into his music, working with guitarist Larry Coryell and others. His ECM recordings, particularly his acclaimed collaborations with pianist Chick Corea, showcased his lyrical approach and improvisational gifts. Burton also made significant contributions as an educator at Berklee College of Music, where he served as Dean for many years. His approach to the vibraphone expanded the instrument's vocabulary and influenced generations of vibraphonists. Burton's openness to musical experimentation while maintaining jazz integrity made him one of the most important vibraphonists in jazz history.
Gary Burton vinyl records (16)
MIKE GIBBS & GARY BURTON In The Public Interest (1974 UK 7-track LP also featuring Steve Swallow & The Brecker Brothers picture sleeve. The picture sleeve shows some mild ring wear & the vinyl is Excellent with few signs of play) Track Listing: The Start Of Something Similar Four Or Less Dance : Blue To Lady Mac : In Memory Family Joy Oh Boy In The Public Interest To Lady Mac : In Sympathy
£17.00 used
GARY BURTON QUARTET Easy As Pie (1981 German sea green ECM label 6-track LP also starring Jim Odgren Steve Swallow & Mike Hyman. Housed in a matte picture sleeve shows a little edgewear/scuffing & the vinyl shows few signs of play; remainingExcellent ECM1184)
£23.00 used
GARY BURTON QUARTET Country Roads & Other Places (1969 UK 10-track LP also featuring Jerry Hahn Steve Swallow & Roy Haynes front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl has little sign of play - a great copy. SF8042) Track Listing: Country Roads The Green Mountains True Or False Gone But Forgotten Ravel Prelude And On The Third Day A Singing Song Wichita Breakdown My Foolish Heart A Family Joy
£17.00 used
GARY BURTON QUARTET Gary Burton Quartet In Concert (Rare 1969 UK orange RCA Victor label 8-track STEREO dynagroove LP recorded live at Carnegie Recital Hall New York City on February 23rd 1968 front laminated picture sleeve. The quartetfor this high quality live fusion effort includes Lary Coryell Steve Swallow and Bob Moses a definitive performance from this marvellous group
£34.00 used
HANK GARLAND/ GARY BURTON Three-Four The Blues (60s UK Realm Jazz issue 6-track LP backed by Joe Benjamin on bass & Joe Morello drums front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve & vinyl are in Excellent condition with only light signs of play to show for its age) Track Listing: A1 All The Things You Are 4:27 A2 Three-Four The Blues 3:58 A3 Move 4:25 A4 Always 4:33 B1 Riot-Chous 7:50 B2 Relaxing 6:10
£12.00 used
GARY BURTON Throb (1969 UK plum & red Atlantic label 9-track stereo LP housed in a US printed gatefold pocket picture sleeve. The sleeve is Excellent with no deletion cuts & just a little faint age wear whilst the vinyl appears barely ever played) Track Listing: Henniger Flats Turn Of The Century Chickens Arise Her Eyes Prime Time Throb Doin The Pig Triple Portrait Some Echoes
£17.00 used
GARY BURTON & KEITH JARRETT Thats Jazz (1976 German issue of the 1971 5-track LP also featuring Sam Brown Steve Swallow and Bill Goodwin silvered die-cut gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some light scuff marks and minor ringwear but the vinyl looks barely played ATL50242)
£14.00 used
GARY BURTON QUARTET Real Life Hits (1985 German 7-track digitally recorded LP on ECM also starring Makoto Ozone Steve Swallow & Mike Hyman glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl is Excellent with little play ECM1293) Track Listing: Syndrome The Beatles Fleurette Africaine Ladies In Mercedes Real Life Hits I Need You Here Ivanushka Durachok
£14.00 used
GARY BURTON Alone At Last (Rare test pressing for the 1972 UK 7-track stereo vinyl LP with plain white labels and machine-stamped matrices in the run-offs plain white card sleeve with hand-written catalogue number and artist/title. Thisis the earliest issue you will find of the 1972 long player from the jazz vibraphonist which features three performances from the Montreux Jazz Festival alongside four studio cuts never intended for sale to the public & only a small handful o Track Listing: f these would have been made for sonic review
£50.00 used
MIKE GIBBS & GARY BURTON Seven Songs For Quartet & Chamber Orchestra (1974 German sea green ECM label 6-track LP glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelf wear & the vinyl still looks barely played ECM1040ST) Track Listing: A1 Nocturne Vulgaire / Arise Her Eyes 9:27 A2 Throb 5:27 A3 By Way Of A Preface 4:33 B1 Phases 7:23 B2 The Rain Before It Falls 4:04 B3 Three 6:12
£17.00 used