Common Ground

The Grammy-winning pioneer of the four-mallet technique of playing the vibes, Gary Burton, has released his first studio album since 2005. The album also introduces his latest band, known as the New Gary Burton Quartet.

The group consists of guitarist Julian Lage, bassist Scott Colley, and drummer Antonio Sanchez. Common Ground features 10 tunes, including six remarkable originals by quartet members, two impressive numbers by pianist Vadim Neselovskyi (a former Burton band member), a gem from the Keith Jarrett songbook, and an intriguing arrangement of the standard "My Funny Valentine," spotlighting Lage.