Gary Burton

Gary Burton (born 1943) is an American jazz vibraphonist, a pioneer of the four-mallet vibraphone technique and an influential figure in jazz fusion. He is a Grammy-winning musician known for long-term collaborations with artists such as Pat Metheny and for leading influential ensembles.

American vibraphonist; pioneer of four-mallet technique; collaborated with Pat Metheny and Keith Jarrett; associated with jazz fusion and modern jazz. Reunion (1989) with Pat Metheny is discussed in the provided review.

The available review praises Gary Burton as a leading modern jazz vibraphonist and highlights Reunion (1989), a collaborative album with Pat Metheny. The review emphasizes refined jazz-fusion textures, Latin influences, and the interplay between Burton and Metheny. Supporting players Will Lee, Peter Erskine and Mitchel Forman are also noted for their contributions.

For:Jazz listeners, fans of vibraphone and jazz-fusion, followers of Pat Metheny