George Burton: The Yule Log at Rose Lehrman Arts Center

Award-winning pianist, composer and bandleader George Burton has been called a lot of things— “formidable” (NPR),“charismatic” (The New York Times), “revolutionary” (Nextbop), “soulful” (Philadelphia Inquirer); his music “multidimensional” (Phila. Inq.), “sublime” (NPR).

What has become abundantly clear over the years is that, while Burton has established himself as a visionary and prolific force both on record and in the live jazz scene, attempting to categorize Burton’s artistry is not only limiting, but becomes increasingly impossible the more you hear. With a slew of film festival honors and a NAACP Image Awards nomination for his sophomore project, Reciprocity, in 2021, George Burton has secured notoriety as a standout amongst his peers who consistently turns heads across the jazz spectrum and beyond....

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Award-winning pianist, composer and bandleader George Burton has been called a lot of things— “formidable” (NPR),“charismatic” (The New York Times), “revolutionary” (Nextbop), “soulful” (Philadelphia Inquirer); his music “multidimensional” (Phila. Inq.), “sublime” (NPR).

What has become abundantly clear over the years is that, while Burton has established himself as a visionary and prolific force both on record and in the live jazz scene, attempting to categorize Burton’s artistry is not only limiting, but becomes increasingly impossible the more you hear. With a slew of film festival honors and a NAACP Image Awards nomination for his sophomore project, Reciprocity, in 2021, George Burton has secured notoriety as a standout amongst his peers who consistently turns heads across the jazz spectrum and beyond.

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