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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
Margie Hyams Blog entry
Me and Milt, plus John Lewis. Blog entry
Improv Techniques Blog entry
Warren Wolf by Gary Burton Blog entry
Dick Richardson Story
Comping - Part 1 by Gary Burton Video Upload
Phrasing - By Gary Burton -V Video Upload
The Attack - By Gary Burton Video Upload
Solo Playing Tips - Part 2 - Gary Burton Video Upload
Solo Playing Tips - Part 1 - Gary Burton Video Upload
Solo Playing Tips - Part 1 - Gary Burton Video Upload
Ace of Cakes Blog entry
Stephane Grappelli by Gary Burton Blog entry
Duke Ellington & his orchestra : Take the A train Video Upload
Duke Ellington and his Orchestra - 1934 Video Embed
Duke Ellington by Gary Burton (for members) Story
Argentina Diary 2 (cont.) Blog entry
Argentina Diary Blog entry
Fuga y Misterio by Gary Burton (+sheet music!) Audio Player
Alexander Technique Blog entry
Just for Fun Blog entry
Let's Talk Blog entry
Lionel Hampton by Gary Burton (for members) Story
Gary Burton & Lionel Hampton 2 Images