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It hasn't been hard getting nominated, but winning it is another thing. The competition is tough.

Gary Burton

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Gary Burton
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: January 23
Composer
Jazz Musician
Lecturer
Music Pedagogue
Musical Artist
Pedagogue
Performing Artist
University Teacher
Anderson
Indiana
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