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Gary Burton And Makoto Ozone: Duets at Berklee Performance Center
Courtesy of Berklee College | Posted on March 1, 2017
Where
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA
Map
617 747 2261
When
Sun, March 5, 2017
7:30 pm
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Musicians
Gary Burton
vibraphoneMakoto Ozone
pianoAbout
If there is a single word that describes a typical Gary Burton/Makoto Ozone concert, it would be virtuosity. The duo improvises on just about any kind of music, from traditional and contemporary jazz, to tango and classical themes. Both musicians are stunning performers, always pushing each other to new and greater heights.
Vibraphonist, composer, and educator Gary Burton '62 '89H is a living legend in the jazz world, a 2016 NEA Jazz Master, and the recipient of seven Grammy awards. He is known as an innovator for his pioneering vibraphone technique and as a bandleader with his groundbreaking ensembles. 2017 marks an important year for this legendary jazz artist, as Burton has announced that he is retiring from his career as a touring musician after finishing his current U.S. tour and a tour of Japan. ...