Sandro Norton Featuring Gary Burton - Flying High At The Heart Of It - Historic Recording!
Sandro Norton Featuring Gary Burton!
Flying High At The Heart Of It
Jazz Guitarist, Sandro Norton, presents Flying High At The Heart Of It, featuring the legendary Gary Burton; an unforgettable jazz odyssey bridging generations and genres. Now available worldwide Porto, Portugal / Nashville, USA. Released 17th June 2025.
Acclaimed guitarist and composer, Sandro Norton, proudly announces the international release of his landmark album, Flying High At The Heart Of It: a transcendent fusion of jazz improvisation, orchestral sophistication and sonic storytelling; featuring the legendary vibraphonist, Gary Burton, in one of his final recorded appearances before retirement.
This monumental project brings together a world-class ensemble of musical visionaries in a bold expression of musical freedom, drawing inspiration from the golden age of jazz fusion and pushing the boundaries of the contemporary scene. Flying High At The Heart Of It is more than an album: it’s a narrative, a statement and a celebration of virtuosity.
“To have Gary Burton join me on this project was not just an honour but a dream fulfilled,” says Sandro Norton. “Gary’s sound shaped my understanding of melodic improvisation. His artistry gives this music a timeless depth.”
From lyrical ballads to polyrhythmic flights, the album balances emotional nuance with rhythmic daring, expansive arrangements, and cinematic scope alike. The project also includes live arrangements adapted for concert halls and international tours.
Critical Acclaim & Global Vision
Flying High At The Heart Of It has already garnered attention from leading jazz critics and was ranked as one of the Top 10 Jazz Albums of the Year by International publications. With distribution through CDX Records and The Orchard, and a strategic focus on international audience, supported by an upcoming US tour and the launch of Norton’s educational platform, Gradus ad Music.
Sandro Norton, widely regarded as one of Europe’s most lyrical modern jazz guitarists, has performed with Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), Gary Burton and other global icons. With Flying High, Norton cements his place in the modern jazz pantheon — bridging continents, generations and genres.
Musicians
Sandro Norton: steel, electric and nylon string guitars
Gary Burton: vibraphone
Filipe Raposo: piano
Yuri Daniel: double bass, fretless
Carlos Miguel: drums
Luis Trigo: harmonica, violin
André Nó: percussion
Jaume Pradas: vocals
Claudia Fier: vocals
Bruno Cardoso: cello
Elisa Trigo: flute
João Salcedo: piano and synthesizer
Track Listing
The Storm I – Overture – 5:38
Andaluziana Song – 6:21
At the Heart of It – 5:30
Eight Years – 3:55
Side Steps – 5:56
Night Out – 4:03
Percussive Talk – 3:43
Afrikando – 4:31
Too Many Changes – 6:03
Landing – 3:03
The Storm I, Prelude to ext. and Andaluziana Song feat. Gary Burton – 23:08
