BookChattr is in full swing and I hope you are enjoying reading the book. As you know, we are reading Learning to Listen: The Jazz Journey of Gary Burton: An Autobiography by Gary Burton. This post will discuss chapters 3-9 and will include listening examples as mentioned in the book.
Chapters 3 – 5 take place in Gary’s early years (around 1959 – 1962). He continues to talk about growing up in Indiana and starting college at the Berklee School of Music. Chapters 6 – 9 are the beginning of the section marked “Apprenticeship” and include his move to New York (when he meets Joe Morello), his time with George Shearing and then Stan Getz. I am enjoying reading about his experiences and lessons he is learning at a very young age.
“Sometimes, we play because we really want to play; sometimes we play as a favor for another musician; and sometimes, it’s just because we need the money. Despite countless hours of practice and concentration to elevate our art, we all too often have to put that aside because of circumstances.” – Gary Burton [Chapter 4, pg. 48-9]
Below, you will find the listening resources. I am also going to put together a Spotify playlist and I will add a link to it on this post. If you find something that is not correct or missing, please let me know.
Chapter 3: The Local Scene
The Nashville All-Stars – After the Riot at Newport
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slZ4vg5L-8g
Chapter 4: College Bound
No musical examples
Chapter 5: New Adventure
New Vibe Man in Town (1961) [Gary’s First Album as a Leader] – Selections
“Joy Spring”
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4NbONUpufc
“So Many Things”
Part II. Apprenticeship
Chapter 6: “Autumn in New York”
Who is Gary Burton? – Selections [with Clark Terry (trumpet), Bob Brookmeyer (valve trombone), Phil Woods (alto sax), Gary Burton (vibraphone), Tommy Flanagan (piano), John Neves (bass), Chris Swansen (drums)]
“Storm”
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_icObnisiE
“I’ve Just Seen Her”
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V7AiknIIe8
Chapter 7: On the Job Training, Part One
George Shearing Quintet – September in the Rain
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHpiMqqS3Sw
George Shearing Jazz Concert – Not Available
Chapter 8: The West Coast Scene
Harry Partch – Genesis of a Music
George Shearing Quintet – J.S. Bop
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgwPP3ctf_w
George Shearing Quintet – Out of the Woods
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgwPP3ctf_w&list=PLjRpv3cr2epH0qolHaHRPfzIZULSBNglw
Gary Burton Something’s Coming – Selection
“Summertime”
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soYP5yNnQNE
Chapter 9: On the Job Training, Part Two
Jazz Samba with the Charlie Byrd Trio – Selection
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-vlX8uRLMQ
Stan Getz Focus
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcf455NwMOY
Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto Getz/Gilberto (1963)
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KpIV57PSeo
Getz Au Go Go (1964) – Selection
“Corcovado”
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEbe3OJsdak
The Hanged Man (Movie – First broadcast November 18, 1964)
This was the second made-for-tv movie shown on U.S. television.
“The Girl from Ipanema”
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aYNdWeHE8A#t=24m50s
“Only Trust Your Heart”
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aYNdWeHE8A#t=1h01m59s
Get Yourself A College Girl
“The Girl From Ipanema”
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzw1xEcQg4Y
“Sweet Rain” – Not Available
Bob Brookmeyer and Friends
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fgoFCEpkd0&list=PL8DD04F42C1FE650E
The Groovy Sound of Music – Not Available
A Genuine Tong Funeral
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymbcq5RW0ho&list=PLn2RzTNvfUD_cGMrgkNGRBDHC1zGFwAMs
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