Learning to Listen: The Jazz Journey of Gary Burton: An Autobiography His autobiography is one of the most personal and insightful jazz books ever written. In Learning to Listen , Gary Burton shares his 50 years of experiences at the top of the jazz scene.. A seven-tim
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| Title | : | Learning to Listen: The Jazz Journey of Gary Burton: An Autobiography |
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (879 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0876391404 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-19 |
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Editorial : From Booklist Jazz musician Burton came out as a gay man on Terry Gross’s National Public Radio program, Fresh Air, in 1994, although he did not intend it that way. In fact, he was surprised that she brought it up given that, as he notes in his introduction, he had only started telling a few friends and colleagues “that I had finally figured out I was gay.” By that time, he was well into his forties, had been married several times, and had children. Learning to Listen is a fascinating exploration of one man, who happens to be a world-class musician, and his journey of self-discovery. He discusses his childhood in Indiana; his first music lessons at the age of six, primarily on the marimba and vibraphone; his college days at the Berklee School of Music in Boston; his early days playing the clubs in New York; his work with George Shearing and Stan Getz; forming his own quartet; and going solo. The book has plenty of anecdotes, too, such as when Duke Ellington and his ba
(Berklee Press). Winner "Best Book of the Year" 2014 award from the Jazz Journalists Association. In Learning to Listen , Gary Burton shares his 50 years of experiences at the top of the jazz scene. A seven-time Grammy Award-winner, Burton made his first recordings at age 17, has toured and recorded with a who's who of famous jazz names, and is one of only a few openly gay musicians in jazz. Burton is a true innovator, both as a performer and an educator. His autobiography is one of the most personal and insightful jazz books ever written.
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