Burton Greene
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Pianists · 1937–2021

Burton Greene

American musician (1937-2021)

Born
14 June 1937
Chicago
Died
28 June 2021
Amsterdam
Country
United States
Record labels
ESP-Disk, CIMP, BYG Records, Cadence Jazz Records
Discography
9 albums

Biography

Burton Greene was a jazz musician who played piano. Burton Greene was born on 14 June 1937 in Chicago and died on 28 June 2021 in Amsterdam. The music is usually filed under jazz, free jazz and avant-garde jazz. Record labels: ESP-Disk, CIMP, BYG Records and Cadence Jazz Records. The discography here lists 9 albums, from “Cluster Quartet” (1966) to “Life’s Intense Mystery” (2019).

Burton Greene (June 14, 1937 – June 28, 2021) was an American free jazz pianist born in Chicago, Illinois, though most known for his work in New York City. He explored multiple genres, including avant-garde jazz and the Klezmer medium.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Cluster Quartet 1966
Burton Greene Trio On Tour 1967 · Live
Presenting Burton Greene 1968 · Columbia Variations on a Coffee Machine 1978 · Kharma The Ongoing Strings 1981 · HatHut Records Zephyr (Compositions for Solo Harpsichord and Piano) 1983 · Button-Nose Records
Peace Beyond Conflict 2002
Live At The Woodstock Playhouse 1965 2010
Life’s Intense Mystery 2019

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Burton Greene play?

Burton Greene is known for playing piano.

When and where was Burton Greene born?

Burton Greene was born 14 June 1937 in Chicago.

What are Burton Greene's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Cluster Quartet (1966), Presenting Burton Greene (1968), Variations on a Coffee Machine (1978), The Ongoing Strings (1981) and Zephyr (Compositions for Solo Harpsichord and Piano) (1983).

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