Gary Burton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Gary Burton

American vibraphonist

Date of Birth: 23-Jan-1943

Place of Birth: Anderson, Indiana, United States

Profession: composer, performing artist, pedagogue, lecturer, university teacher, jazz musician, music pedagogue

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

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.