Without doubt, the foremost band for decades has been the One O'Clock Lab Band at the University of North Texas. Through its many incarnations and under various leaders, they have demonstrated the highest qualities of musicianship imaginable, plus a willingness… — Gary Burton Copy Share Image
Most people learn to improvise on their own, listening to records, endless hours of noodling on their instrument in the bedroom with all their spare time. That's traditionally how people learn. — Gary Burton Copy Share Image
But if you listen to great piano players, both classical and jazz, there's a huge range of dynamics and colors and emotional expression that's… — Gary Burton Copy Share Image
I was a big fan of Jim Hall as well. I liked his comping style, his accompanying. And that he played, generally, four note… — Gary Burton Copy Share Image
I've discovered all kinds of music and done all kinds of music over the past 40 years, from playing tango with Piazzolla to all… — Gary Burton Copy Share Image
Improvising musicians are musical travelers, voyagers. There is a freedom to wander the musical landscape. — Gary Burton Copy Share Image
Without doubt, the foremost band for decades has been the One O'Clock Lab Band at the University of North Texas. Through its many incarnations… — Gary Burton Copy Share Image
I've made more than 50 records with a wide range of music. I've often veered to check something out. — Gary Burton Copy Share Image
Most people learn to improvise on their own, listening to records, endless hours of noodling on their instrument in the bedroom with all their… — Gary Burton Copy Share Image
There are a few things that I will hopefully be credited for as a pioneer. One is my four-mallet playing. Another one is the… — Gary Burton Copy Share Image
I know of musicians who have played together for decades who hate each other. The Modern Jazz Quartet for one. — Gary Burton Copy Share Image
I grew up in a farm town in Indiana. In the early years I played by myself, because there were no other musicians around. — Gary Burton Copy Share Image
I felt like I was a teacher. But nowadays, I am as much a student of his. He writes a lot of what we… — Gary Burton Copy Share Image
It keeps me in touch with younger musicians who are constantly saying, 'Have you heard this new artist, or this new guitar player?' It… — Gary Burton Copy Share Image
