Common Ground cover

Common Ground

Gary Burton · 2011

52 min · 13 tracks · jazz fusion

A vibrant blend of jazz fusion and blues with intricate melodies and heartfelt improvisation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady reflective listening experience
  • heartfelt improvisation and nuance
  • for late-night contemplation
  • intricate melodies that invite focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party atmospheres

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Common Ground' was released in 2011, Gary Burton was already an established figure in jazz, known for his innovative work on the vibraphone. This album marked a return to a more traditional jazz format after exploring various styles throughout his career, including collaborations with rock and pop artists in the 1970s and 1980s. Burton's extensive experience shaped this collection, which features both new compositions and reinterpretations of classic tunes.
Stylistic neighbors
Chick Corea· Pat Metheny· Herbie Hancock

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Route 66 4:07
  • 2 If Is a Mighty Big Word 3:26
  • 3 This Side of Birmingham 4:04
  • 4 Then There's the Truth 3:35
  • 5 Stormy Monday Blues 4:14
  • 6 Blues for Dom 4:30
  • 7 Georgia 4:14
  • 8 Lately 3:08
  • 9 Gary Seven 3:49
  • 10 Black Coffee 4:29
  • 11 I'd Rather Go Blind 4:13
  • 12 Last Two Dollars 3:42
  • 13 Through the Eyes of a Child 4:43

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata