Gary Burton, the astonishing virtuoso of the vibraphone. A child prodigy who achieved renown among musicians who marveled at his dazzling technique and originality of conception. Throughout a long career that traversed Nashville, George Shearing, Stan Getz, psychedelia, improvisation, free jazz, jazz rock and fusion, he retained a creative disposition; looking always to broaden his musical horizon and to push the boundaries of musical convention.
This double CD set brings together Burton's impressive 1961 debut LP as leader, 'New Vibe Man In Town', the second album, 'Who is Gary Burton?', that followed a year later, and historic sessions of the same era in which the vibist participated: The Nashville All-Stars' 'After The Riot at Newport' and Hank Garland's superlative 'Jazz Winds From A New Direction'. All in all, a 34 track comprehensive overview of Gary Burton's early, landmark recordings.