It's time to take a load off, throw your feet up, and listen to some great jazz, here in The Jazz Room once again!

This week, Host Joan Watson Jones talks with Vibraphonist Gary Burton. She was able to catch up with him at the 60th Newport Jazz Festival. In this first part in our two part interview, Gary tells up about when he started playing the vibes and about his Autobiography that was published in 2013.

Learn more about Gary Burton:

www.garyburton.com

https://www.allmusic.com/artist/gary-burton-mn0000738182/biography