d halfnote Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 From DownBeat / June 2K17 Jazz mallet player Gary Burton has performed his last concert &, apparently, made his last recordings. Following several medical procedures relating to cardiac problems he found, after one that had him "lights out" for 1/2 hour, his previous sense of absolute pitch failing & some other cognitive probs so he decided to totally retire. http://downbeat.com/news/detail/qa-with-gary-burton-a-fond-farewell Some may already be aware of that; others, like me who haven't followed his career as closely may be taken by surprise. So, no more of this [video:youtube] This https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g895EWwv7H8 [video:youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g895EWwv7H8 Or even this [video:youtube] d=halfnote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Damn. Hope he can stay healthy. Never had the opportunity to see him, unfortunately. Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Lobo Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I saw Gary Burton play many years ago. I enjoyed it immensely. I thought he had died, but it turns out I was confusing him with vibist Bobby Hutcherson who died last year. Hutcherson lived in the next town over from me on the coast just south of San Francisco. These are only my opinions, not supported by any actual knowledge, experience, or expertise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Thankfully, vibes ain't dead. [video:youtube] Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Coda Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I saw Gary Burton play many years ago. I enjoyed it immensely. I´ve seen G.B. & Chick Corea live with "Lyric Suite for Sextet". [video:youtube] It was phenomenal !!! A.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalH Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Very sorry to hear. It was through his album 'Real Life Hits' that I discovered the pianist Makoto Ozone, who got me into much more use of chromaticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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