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)
GARY BURTON QUARTET Picture This (1982 US 6-track LP also featuring Jim Odgren [Sax] Steve Swallow [Bass] & Mike Hyman [Drums] picture sleeve with deletion saw cut. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl is flawless - Still in the original opened shrink ECM-1-1226) Track Listing: Tanglewood 63 8:55 Waltz 5:58 Dreams So Real 7:13 Tierra Del Fuego 7:03 Duke Ellingtons Sound Of Love 8:09 Skylight 7:14
£28.00 used
THE GARY BURTON QUARTET Live In Tokyo (1972 US 6-track LP recorded live at Sankei Hall Tokyo on 2nd June 1971. Housed in a back pasted picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some light ringwear and foxing on the reverse whilst the vinyl has just afew light surface scuffs JL8280) Track Listing: A1 Ballet 7:55 A2 On The Third Day 7:45 A3 Sunset Bell 5:00 B1 The Green Mountains 5:45 B2 African Flower 7:30 B3 Portsmouth Figurations 5:10
£23.00 used
GARY BURTON Alone At Last (1971 US 7-track stereo LP on Atlantic a Grammy Award winner for Best Jazz Performance by a soloist that year & a high point in Burtons career. The sleeve retains its original open shrink and the vinyl remains in Excellent condition SD1598) Track Listing: A1. Moonchild / In Your Quiet Place A2
£23.00 used
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. This copy remains in near as new condition) 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
£17.00 used
GARY BURTON Gary Burton & Keith Jarrett (1971 US 5-track stereo LP on a green & orange Atlantic label also featuring Sam Brown on guitar Steve Swallow bass & drummer Bill Goodwin pasted picture sleeve with company catalogue inner. The sleeve does carry some notable discolouration and a little general age/shelfwear whilst the vinyl shows mild signs of previous play SD1577) Track Listing: 1
£23.00 used
GARY BURTON SONNY ROLLINS CLARK TERRY 3 In Jazz (Rare 1963 UK RCA red spot label 11-track stereo LP showcasing contemporary jazz in its infinite variety with separate sessions from the Burton Quartet Sonny Rollins alongside Don Cherry HenryGrimes & Billy Higgins plus the Clark Terry Quintet starring Kenny Burrell on guitar and percussion extraordinaire Willie Rodriguez
£28.00 used