Gary Burton: Guided Tour

On Guided Tour, Jazz's most innovative and accomplished vibraphonist proves that The New Gary Burton Quartet which he premiered last summer on his Common Ground album was no one-trick pony. Featuring the prodigal guitar genius Julian Lage as well as two veterans, bassist Scott Colley and drummer Antonio Sanchez, Guided Tour provides a road map to one of the most dynamic bands on the scene today. On Guided Tour, Burton sought out original material from all the group's members, illuminating their wide range of cross-cultural musical styles. They outdid themselves this time, he says. The program includes 'Legacy', a haunting ballad written by Scott Colley to honor his recently deceased father and the two Antonio Sanchez pieces that bookend the disc: the splashy Latin-themed opener, 'Caminos', featuring solos from only the percussion instruments (drums and vibes); and 'Monk Fish', a romp on familiar chords infused with the wry humor found in the music of bop-era pianist Thelonious Monk.

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