Gary Burton
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Summary
Gary Burton was born on January 23, 1943[1], in Anderson[2]. He has worked as a vibraphonist[3], music educator[4], university teacher[5], composer[6], and jazz musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,161 views/month, #7,064 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Occupation: drummer[10], musician[11], bandleader[12]
- Employer: Berklee College of Music[13]
- Educated at: Berklee College of Music[14]
- Award received: Grammy Awards[15], NEA Jazz Masters[16]
- Member of: Q141607145[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: jazz[19], jazz fusion[20]
- Record label: RCA Records[21], ECM Records[22], Atlantic Records[23], GRP Records[24], Mack Avenue Records[25]
- Discography: Gary Burton discography[26]
- Commons category: Gary Burton[27]
- Family name: Burton[28]
- Given name: Gary[29]
- Official website: http://www.garyburton.com[30]
- Instrument: vibraphone[31], marimba[32]
- Name in native language: Gary Burton[33]
- Start of work period: 1960[34]
- End of work period: 2017[35]
Why It Matters
Gary Burton has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Gary Burton born?
Gary Burton was born in Anderson[2].
What did Gary Burton do for work?
Gary Burton worked as a vibraphonist[3], music educator[4], university teacher[5], composer[6], and jazz musician[7].
Where did Gary Burton go to school?
Gary Burton was educated at Berklee College of Music[14].
What awards did Gary Burton receive?
Honors received include Grammy Awards[15] and NEA Jazz Masters[16].