What John Coltrane did for the saxophone or what Tony Williams did for the drumset, that is what Gary Burton did for the vibraphone. Catch his quartet this weekend at Blues Alley. more ›

Pianist Chick Corea and vibraphonist Gary Burton are both jazz giants in their own right, but they have forged a musical partnership that is one of the most special and enduring in music, regardless of genre. Last night's sell out crowd in the lovely Dekelboum Concert Hall at the University of Maryland's Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center no doubt had high expectations, but as it cheered the two masters as they took the stage, no one had any idea the audience would be in for such a treat. Burton and Corea guided the listener through two hours of absolutely sparkling performance, which not only met any expectations, but far exceeded them in what was the finest jazz performance we have seen so far this year. more ›