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Jamie talks to Gary Burton

Gary Burton, heralded as one of the most innovative jazz vibraphonists, and known for his unique four-mallet technique, talks in depth about his career.

Jamie Cullum showcases his love for all types of jazz, and music rooted in jazz, from its heritage to the future. This week Gary Burton, heralded as one of the most innovative jazz vibraphonists, and known for his unique four-mallet technique, talks in depth about his career.

The list of famous jazz artists he has worked with ranges from Stan Getz and George Shearing, to playing alongside Chick Corea for almost 40 years, and championing artists such as Pat Metheny. Burton shares anecdotes from each of these experiences and explains what it is he looks for in new talent.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 25 Jan 2011 19:00

Music Played

  • Louis Prima

    (Nothing's Too Good) For My Baby

    • The Wildest!.
    • Blue Note / Capitol.
  • Oscar Peterson

    A Sleeping Bee

    • Oscar Peterson & Nelson Riddle.
    • Verve.
  • Gerardo Frisina feat. Norma Winstone

    Will You Walk A Little Faster?

    • Join The Dance.
    • Schema Records.
    • SCCD 452.
  • Portico Quartet

    (Something's Going Down On) Zavadovski Island

    • Knee-Deep In The North Sea.
    • Real World.
    • CDRW 182.
  • Archive Session Track

    • Tubby Hayes Big Band

      Solveig

      From Jazz Club - 24 March 1973

  • Farmers Market

    Surfin' USSR Part 2 (Top Marx From The Serf Board!)

    • Surfin’ USSR.
    • Ipecac.
    • IPC101.
  • Joan As Police Woman

    The Magic

    • The Deep Field.
    • Play It Again Sam.
  • Herbie Hancock

    Maiden Voyage

    • Maiden Voyage.
    • Blue Note.
  • Gary Burton Interview

    • Gary Burton & Keith Jarrett - Fortune Smiles

    • Benny Goodman and His Orchestra

      Sing, Sing, Sing

      • The Complete AFRS Benny Goodman Shows, Vol. 1.
      • Sounds Of Yester Year.
    • George Shearing Quintet (with Gary Burton)

      Bel-Air

      • Shearing On Stage.
      • Renaissance.
    • Gary Burton with The New Stan Getz Quartet

      Summertime

      • Nobody Else But Me.
      • Polygram.
    • Gary Burton Quartet

      General Mojo's Well Laid Plan

      • Duster.
      • RCA.
    • Chick Corea & Gary Burton - Crystal Silence

    • Gary Burton, Pat Metheny, Antonio Sanchez and Steve Swallow

      Question And Answer

      • Quartet Live.
      • Concord Jazz.
  • Freddie Hubbard

    Asiatic Raes

    • Goin’ Up.
    • Blue Note.
  • James Blake

    Limit To Your Love

    • James Blake.
    • Atlas / A&M.

Broadcast

  • Tue 25 Jan 2011 19:00