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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.He is also known for pioneering fusion jazz and popularizing the duet format in jazz, as well as being a major figure in music education from his 30 years at the Berklee College of Music.

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A Gary Burton Memory of Bobby Hutcherson Blog entry 08/17/2016 - 13:30
Margie Hyams Blog entry 06/17/2012 - 12:03
Me and Milt, plus John Lewis. Blog entry 01/16/2012 - 12:17
Improv Techniques Blog entry 05/26/2011 - 09:21
Warren Wolf by Gary Burton Blog entry 01/10/2011 - 09:58
Dick Richardson Story 01/06/2011 - 21:29
Comping - Part 1 by Gary Burton Video Upload 10/18/2010 - 23:08
Phrasing - By Gary Burton Video Upload 10/11/2010 - 15:36
The Attack - By Gary Burton Video Upload 10/07/2010 - 01:27
Solo Playing Tips - Part 2 - Gary Burton Video Upload 10/04/2010 - 02:20
Solo Playing Tips - Part 1 - Gary Burton Video Upload 10/02/2010 - 12:48
Solo Playing Tips - Part 1 - Gary Burton Video Upload 10/02/2010 - 00:00
Ace of Cakes Blog entry 10/07/2009 - 09:00
Stephane Grappelli by Gary Burton Blog entry 08/12/2009 - 18:20
Duke Ellington & his orchestra : Take the A train Video Upload 07/19/2009 - 13:22
Duke Ellington and his Orchestra - 1934 Video Embed 07/19/2009 - 13:13
Duke Ellington by Gary Burton (for members) Story 07/19/2009 - 13:06
Argentina Diary 2 (cont.) Blog entry 05/27/2009 - 15:21
Argentina Diary Blog entry 05/22/2009 - 10:13
Fuga y Misterio by Gary Burton (+sheet music!) Audio Player 05/01/2009 - 23:27
Alexander Technique Blog entry 04/30/2009 - 12:30
Just for Fun Blog entry 04/15/2009 - 11:49
Let's Talk Blog entry 04/13/2009 - 10:28
Lionel Hampton by Gary Burton (for members) Story 04/10/2009 - 01:10
Gary Burton & Lionel Hampton 2 Images 04/10/2009 - 01:02