Gary Burton: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- In 1963, the jazz pianist George Shearing, an enormously popular act in his day, made an album that was unusual for him. He asked his new, 20-year-old vibraphone player to write an album of contrapuntal, classical-music-inspired compositions, and recorded them with a woodwind quintet atop a jazz rhythm section. It's out of print now, but Out of the Woods received good reviews, and it remains an early career highlight for its young architect, Gary Burton.
Gary Burton is 70 now, and that's just two pages' worth of his new autobiography Learning to Listen. Here's a guy who played with Stan Getz and Chick Corea, was an early adopter of jazz fusion, and became the Dean of Berklee College of Music. But when he stopped by the Tiny Desk, he saluted that moment by calling an unrelated tune called "Out of the Woods." For his next number, Burton called "Remembering Tano," a piece he wrote for another man with whom he's worked briefly but meaningfully: new-tango pioneer Astor Piazzolla.
Burton has a long history of hiring great guitarists, and his current band is no exception. Julian Lage is just 25, but his own band already played the Tiny Desk once; his jabs and lean threading brighten this session. Their dialogue accentuates another thing about Burton: He may be past retirement age, but he can still dazzle. He concocted an impromptu blues for his final number, and sent his signature four-mallet grip slaloming up and down the instrument. --PATRICK JARENWATTANANON
Set List
"Out Of The Woods"
"Remembering Tano"
"The Tiny Desk Blues"
Credits
Producers: Denise DeBelius, Patrick Jarenwattananon; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Denise DeBelius, Gabriella Garcia-Pardo, Becky Harlan - Hudba
Let's not forget the stunning talents of his accompaniest Julian Lage, who entirely deserves a Tiny Desk Concert in his own right!
Check the description...lol. xD
Actually was here for Julian
Funny. I’m actually watching this on a tablet sitting at a Tiny Desk.
He has a TD already. He had one before this performance with Mr. Burton
Indeed
Don’t know how good Gary is? Let’s look at who played guitar chords for him....
Another legend
Yeah...Larry Coryell, Mick Goodrick, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Jim Hall, Eric Gale, Hank Garland, Chet Atkins, Ralph Towner and even B.B. King...among many others.
@@Mooseman327 And Chick Corea. RIP.
@@Mooseman327 not sure about chet atkins, havent hear that one before. is there something im missing?
@@ianbridges6040 fair play - it was Rick Beato’s interview that drove me here!
People lament that there are no Bachs or Mozarts these days, but there are, they're just in Jazz.
They’re everywhere, but people don’t want to put the effort in to find them.
Great comment, Kyle.
Funny comment, you must have never really known either Bach or Mozart's music.
@@vova47
The comment wasn't intended to suggest that they were stylistically similar, if that's you point?
This
I'd pay a lot for a duo album of these two.This is right up there with the quality of Bill Evans and Jim Halls duo albums to me.
Same stylistic chemistry
I had the major privilege playing with Gary Burton in 1970. I was in the American River College Jazz Band (Sacramento, CA) where I played the Hammond B-3 Organ. We used to have a special guest artist perform with us each year and Mr. Burton was our guest artist for this special concert. Unfortunately for me, none of Mr. Burton's tunes used a Hammond, so I was forced to play the piano. I was not especially proud of my performance that evening since the piano was not my primary instrument, but I still remember that evening like it was yesterday. It was an experience that I will remember for the rest of my life.
:') sounds amazing!
That's a great memory
Vibraphone and guitar make such a nice instrument combo, it reminds me of the legendary duo of Milt "Bags" Jackson and the immortal Wes Montgomery. Here we have Gary Burton and Julian Lage, two world class musicians, pleasuring us with a revival of the format.
Wow, THAT'S how two musicians listen to each other! The 'complicity' is off the charts here.
The level of musicianship in this video is off the charts....a masterclass on how to accompany, play melody and improvise.
actually that level of musicianship is what you have in Jazz unlike popular music.
All are master musicians.
Two jazz greats in different eras of their careers on CHORDS. Heavenly.
I marvel at what human beings are capable of doing. Incredible.
Can we take a moment to admire how beautiful that guitar is?
It's a custom Linda Manzer (Pat Metheny's current builder), 'Blue Note' model. It'd probably run you about $17,000 if you could find one
JazzAtHeart I think she re-opened her waiting list. BTW, she's a fantastic person.
Pure magic. Watching him play those vibes is blowing me away.
Wow, I've never seen someone play vibraphone so melodically, amazing.
Saw him once in a beautifully acoustically designed little concert hall and it was akin to religious ecstasy.
Gary's contribution to vibraphone and improvisational music elevated the possibilities for both the instrument and musical expression. Listening to his playing from the 60s, 70s and on forward, there is such a lyrical freshness and sophistication to what he contributed. It's such an astonishing legacy. Julian is certainly following in a great manner, playing like a seasoned master but with fresh and new inventiveness. Bravo!
Aside from the brilliant soloing, this is a freaking jazz guitar comping master class!
Yo, just FYI in case anyone's looking for other versions of the first tune, it's not "Out of the Woods," it's "Waltz for a Lovely Wife" by Phil Woods. Stan Getz played it on his "Nobody Else but Me" album back in the day. Guess who else was on that album? Yep, Gary Burton. Ah, it all makes sense now.
+Jeff Bernhardt Thanks for that :)
oh man, I wish i saw this comment sooner. I was looking everywhere for this!!
Thanks i was trying to find it, but all i could find is a bunch of taylor swift crap
thanks so much dude!!
O what a tangled web they weave, these goddamn musicianers! Except for Taylor Swift of course. She's O.K.
The one thing that singles out these genius players is their instrument has become an extension of their mind. This was obvious watching the late Bill Evans and Oscar Peterson - they know the instrument backwards upside down fast or slow - colossal musicality it's wonderful to see and hear this and what amazes me how they give so much to us all through their massive history of hard work applied to their talents. I call that the ultimate generosity. How lucky we all are to be able to hear them and see them.
Wonderfully stated!
Spot on. Joey DeFrancesco and Yo Yo Ma come to mind as well. Effortlessly creative and beautiful.
This sounds so good! That tune for Astor Piazzolla is beautiful. And Julian's comping on the blues is great to hear! I just finished reading Gary's autobiography, Learning To Listen. It's filled with dozens of amazing stories and experiences. Highly recommended to fans.
mad vibraphone skills
Apart from his undisputed musical genious, I can't get over how gentle, polite, humble and kind-hearted this man looks and sounds, every time I listen to him speak. It's very rare to encounter from such a heavy player, let alone a legend.
When asked about his mallet grip he doesn’t even mention the one he’s using was named after him for inventing it.
Much like Stevens' grip, Burton grip gets its name from the person who refined an existing technique. Cross-grip was the way back in the day (he alludes to it); even Gary would say he didn't invent it.
0:00 - "Out of The Woods" (Waltz for a Lovely Wife by Phil Woods)
4:35 - "Remembering Tano"
13:27 - "The Tiny Desk Blues"
That's just the most beautiful instrument.
Do you know steel pan ?
@@nathleflutiste panflute
I don't think a lot of people today realize how great a musician Gary Burton is. His career resume is amazing. He's a true "musician's musician"----- the kind all the best players look up to.
there´s something so satisfying about gary´s technic; the sounds, the execution, the melodies, i dont know wich one lits up the most, but is simply amazing
Just memorizing.... So much talent and a incredible performance no doubt! Thank you NPR for the tiny desk concerts because they are always incredible!
Please add Julian Lage in the title or invite him again :))
incredible, amazing, fantastic... thank you for that
Burton loves harmony like I do. It's a drug and such a nice one! Gorgeous progressions that are so good for my brain!
Love the tango - the harmony stays interesting for the whole performance, despite all the soloing.
This is the best music I have heard in months!!! Thanks Tiny Desk :)
I just came from his lecture, which youtube suggested to me. He plays according to the ideas he is teaching. Superb!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏
so beautiful, and so much artistry in the way both musicians comp each other's solos.
Wow! A treat for the eyes and the ears!
this concert was too short . i want more!!!
Long time lurker/casual listener of Gary
Came for Lage, stayed for both!
Simply beautiful, the two of you together again!
The first tune is called "Waltz for a Lovely Wife". Not "Out of the Woods"
they're burning it up. outstanding.
this is probably one of the best things ive heard in a while
One of the first LPs I bought was of Gary Burton back in the sixties. I thought he was a genius then and fifty years later I haven't been disappointed.
Julian Lage is no slouch either. He plays jazz, rock & roll, bluegrass and pop. He can do it all.
Beautiful... thank you so much for the music!
Great rendition to one of the great composer of the century Astor Pantaleon Piazzolla, REMEMBERING TANO is a beautiful piece, great interpretation
I just keep coming back to this!
Always been fascinated by this instrument and the wonderful otherworldly sound!!!!!!!!! What fun to see it played so I can appreciate the skill it takes to make it really sing.
@ Tim Hopper. For me the vibes are in a class of their own like everything Milt played, everything Cal played and so on…I think Lionel Hampton basically started it but there are so many serious vibes players.
Cannot stop listening to this. weeks pass and every day for a bit i need the tune. Out of The Woods sound is perfect
What a great, great, great sound ! Thank you very much Mr. Burton !!!!!!
pure invention - wonderful - such a blend and clarity - so glad to be alive now with such great music around
most enjoyable,two great players,--thanks
The musicianship by both these guys ate flawless, wow!
Burton is a jazz genius!
Sorry to see Gary is retiring. Jazz Night in America did a nice tribute show. A great musician!
Gary's amazing - We grew up on Sunday morning jazz - Milt , Monk,Wes,Bird,Trane,Armad,-check out Milt Jackson playing "Nuages" - so much wisdom in Milt's lines it'll make you cry
Love this man ... Forever ... incredible doesn't come close ...
20 years ago I went in Berkley clinics in Perugia during Umbria jazz and , if I don't remember bad, this great musician(Mr Gary Burtun) was the director. What luck :)
Beautiful!
Thank you ! magnifical musicians ! Magnifical music... Master Gary Burton.
this is bliss. let yourself go with it, print it in your memory. living is worth.
Adoreee. Gracias por la música!!!
Such a great insight--the idea that mallet instruments are visual!
the first song is so beautiful...
Gary's a great player and a natural teacher. Wonderful guy!
Gary Burton is THE man, love the 1st song especially
Exquisite, magnificent composition filled with tenderness and warmth. Gary Burton and Astor Piazzolla had perhaps an extraordinary friendship. C'est magnifique!
Absolutely amazing.
Yessss!!! thanks so much for sharing
We are running out of superlatives! Amazing and beautiful. Thanks guys.
lovely video! I still remember the good lessons of Jazz Improv of Gary Burton, excellent musician and also teacher!
Wonder !
Thanks for posting,
NPR Music
absolutely mindblowing..this guy is amazing!
Gary, gee I have no other word to describe your musicality
These dudes are enjoying the hell out of this
I watched this once before when I just knew Gary Burton, and now I'm watching it again while diving into the work of Julian Lage, and this is even better than I remembered! The improvisation on the last piece especially is so exciting, and I love the impromptu music history lesson too.
Gary Burton es lo máximo.. qué sentido melódico tiene
This brings me joy
Now THIS is what I've been waiting for!
True musicians straight out of the music of their minds to be manifested to the physical sound to be shared with their listeners. Thanks! love Gary's mini bio on the instruments history and his evolution on it. Very nice!
sublimacion total, qué genialidad, qué belleza!
I weeped, so beautiful ❤
Beautiful work.
this is mind-blowing. totATY Awesome. I love this. Blies my mind. That vibraphone have a magic to it. touches my heart.
Beautiful
Happy Birthday you wonderful man! #GaryBurton & thank you for sharing your gift ^-^ ~
Wonderful music.
J Dilla first introduced me to Gary Burton many years ago. I love how different genres can "marry" two artists together sonically through their own unique creations. Today, Gary is still one of my absolute favourite Jazz musicians.
Can you recommend some others on this level? No matter what instrument. Diving back into jazz.
Whoa! :O Could you link the track or interview or video where he mentions Gary Burton?
Awesome concert!!!!
The piece "Remembering tano" is great! For Astor piazzolla (in memorian).
It doesnt matter wha kind of day youv’e had this music always calms you down
The first tune is actually called "Waltz for a Lovely Wife" composed by Phil Woods
Amazing Gary!
Really beautiful!!!
This is gold.
So beautiful!!! 🙏👌🏻
Luminous. Masterful. Sublime.
Hats off gentlemen, A genius!
That second tune was incredible!... well let's face it they were all incredible
masterful, deftly beautiful and swinging - checks all the boxes! what players
Am I really stoned, or is that vibraphone breathing?
no. that vibraphone is breathing.
Lol
If you feel too stoned try some deep breathing.
Well, you're not the only one who's stoned - the guitarist seems very blissed out!
It is alive man, no doubt about it!
Beautiful, Gary and Julian. :)
Keep them coming!
This is fantastic stuff gentlemen - beautiful tune.