Jazz guitar legend Larry Coryell takes an unflinching look at his life and career, recounting his musical journey from his first gigs in Washington state, his scuffling early career in New York City, his pioneering role in the jazz fusion movement, up to his current status as a world ambassador of jazz. Coryell reveals his own involvement in
and eventual victory over the drug scene, and he gives his take on the musical giants he has known and performed with. Along the way he details the development of his own style and provides inspirational words for fellow musicians. A special section presents a selection of Coryell's beloved Guitar Player magazine columns.
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Nominate Larry for the 2008 NEA Awards
The National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Fellowship is the highest honor that our nation bestows upon a jazz musician. Each year since 1982, the program has elevated to its ranks a select number of living legends who have made exceptional contributions to the advancement of jazz.
If you feel inclined please take a moment and submit your support for Larry Coryell to be nominated for his endless and ongoing contributions to the jazz world. In advacne we thank you for your support.
Larry teaches June 13 - 16 2008 at Fur Peace Ranch
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Harry 08 May : 03:40 Hi Larry, was at the Duc des Lombard in Paris last night trying to catch the truss-rod of your new Parker (that needed a little setup i you recalled) after this AMAZING gig! in fact, there is the cap on the fingerboard (last fret) which is the truss rod cover... lol
ReiDei 07 May : 01:35 Next gig in Germany: LC Trio Worms, Jazz & Joy Festival June 8
ReiDei 06 May : 22:52 The new Larry Coryell Organ Trio CD "Impressions" is available!
roberto jose 02 May : 19:39 Eleventh House at Paramount Theatre. Just checking to see if any other posters saw LC with Alphonse Mouzon and Mike Mandel in Seattle. Truly amazing evening
wabash3 30 Apr : 09:12 Post addressed to Bill Wright looking for "Level One" now out of print. I have a C90 cassette of that album and "Introducing the Eleventh House" too. If you want me to burn you a copy of that cassette, feel free to e-mail me and let me know. claudio zanvettor m.chiste@a
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jfgojon 28 Apr : 11:06 hey Larry so difficult to contact you...may be soon in Paris or in Italy (probably in Vicenza) why not? your "Alpin"friend jean francois Gojon jfgojon@aol.co
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mlawhon 24 Apr : 12:13 Admin. Do you plan on using the photos I sent around the 17th? I remember on one batch they were too large & I had to resize them. Did you run into the same problem on these?
Bill Wright 23 Apr : 11:41 does anyone know any ablums larry C made that were identical to level one? i know aspects has some good cuts but were there any that was as roock and rollish?
Bill Wright 23 Apr : 06:39 oops typos sorry im seeking copy of LEVEL ONE great album any suggestions anyone it seems out of print ill pay twenty bucks if anyone can make me copy? bill@cadcamrecruiter
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Bill Wright 23 Apr : 06:38 i am 49 level One was the only album i lsited to in high school.. does any body know anywhere its available?? heck ill pay . if someone knows/has copy i can buy if out of print of course>> Bill@cadcamrecruiter
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