Official Larry Coryell Website 2008: News

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Larry Coryell, Billy Hart & Sam Yahel
Iridium Jazz Club
on 07 09 2008

Larry Coryell, Thierry Arpino - drums, Mark Egan -
Paul Robeson Center for the Arts
on 09 09 2008

Larry Coryell, Alphonze Mouzon & Joe Bagg - organ
Anthology
on 13 09 2008

Larry Coryell, Alphonze Mouzon & Joe Bagg - organ
Anthology
on 13 09 2008

Larry Coryell Guitar Getaway Seminar
Melborne, FL
on 18 09 2008

Larry Coryell, Alphonze Mouzon & Joe Bagg - organ
Arturo's Jazz Theater
on 25 09 2008

Larry Coryell Trio w Alphonse Mouzon & Joe Bagg
Arturo's Jazz Theater
on 26 09 2008

Larry Coryell, Alphonze Mouzon & Joe Bagg - organ
Arturo's Jazz Theater
on 27 09 2008

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In Memory Of . . .

I want to mention to our visitors to the website a personal anniversary, September 3, 1965; that was the day I arrived in New York from Seattle to begin my jazz guitar career in earnest. That night I went to the Village Vanguard to hear the Charles Lloyd Quartet. In the club, I happened to sit next to another young guitarist--his name was Joe Beck. Little did I know it that it was the beginning of a great friendship. Joe was one of the best musicians I ever knew--he could play great guitar, was an accomplished arranger, and an amazing composer. He was also one of the greatest human beings I have encountered in my lifetime. Joe passed away after fighting a long illness in late July--and I'm glad that Tracey and I and my son Murali were able to visit him at his home in Connecticut in April of this year. Ironically, Hiram Bullock, another great friend and outstanding musician, died aournd the same time that Joe passed. The loss of two great artists almost simultaneously is really too much to bear, but in my sorrow I have to make sure these two great men get mentioned, not only for all the stellar work they did with music, but for their unique humanity. As a a rule, great artists are also great people, and Joe and Hiram were no execption. They were both very, very funny. It's important to have a healthy sense of humor in our business. I never had the opportunity to record with Hiram, but I did do several recordings with Joe, most notably an Arista three-guitar release called "Tributaries", along with John Scofield. Joe wrote a song for that date called "Mother's Day." It is a great tune; I'll never forget it, and I'll never forget Joe. The same "unforgettable" quality goes also for Hiram: I once saw him go up on stage to sit in with Doctor John and his group at Buddy Guy's in Chicago and Hiram performed as if he had been in the group his whole life--I mean, he sang all the background parts, played perfect guitar fills, and even did a little show-biz dance-type moves to augment the Night Tripper's "gri-gris" Cajun groove. Hiram, like Joe, will be sorely missed. The only way I can deal with these losses is to pretend to myself that both Joe and Hiram are out of town on an extended tour, and when that tour is over, they'll be back. Here's a prayer to their swift return . . . .

Best regards to all,
Larry C

Posted by larry on Thursday 28 August 2008 - 16:37:06

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Larry Coryell Weekend GetAway/Guitar Seminar

Hello Larry Coryell "guitar-playing" fans & friends!
We need your feedback. . .
We'd like to know who would be interested in attending a 4 day/3 night weekend guitar seminar with Larry down here in sunny Florida. The dates would be either Sept 18 - 21 and Oct. 23 - 26. $1500.00 per student / includes lodging, meals, ground transportation to and from local airports, and 4 day seminar with Larry, plus some extra events to make the weekend complete. Class sizes are limited to 5 students per seminar only.

Please email us if you are interested or would like more information:
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Improvising: My Life in Music

Get your copy today!

Larry's autobiography is available at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and other fine book stores

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.

Posted by admin on Friday 30 November 2007 - 20:35:00

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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.

PLEASE CLICK HERE to submit your vote.

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Larry teaches June 13 - 16 2008 at Fur Peace Ranch

Guitar Students that are interested in signing up for Larry's Workshop at Fur Peace Ranch please click on links below for more information, dates and times:

FUR PEACE RANCH
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Larry Coryell 65th Birthday Gig

Larry Coryell 65th Birthday Celebration

March 30, 2008

BLUES ALLEY
1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007
Tel: (202) 337-4141

Share the evening with the Larry Coryell Trio
Mark Egan and Paul Wertico

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Larry Coryell Interview posts before next week Louisville Show on 3/25/08

Jazz guitar would be a different world without the innovations of Larry Coryell, who returns to The Jazz Factory to perform during the
clubs final week. Larry Coryell Trio w/ Paul Wertico and Mark Egan Jazz Factory on 25 03 2008

Please CLICK HERE for LEOWeekly complete story.

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Larry on Tour with Bombay Jazz

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Holiday Greetings . . .

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Larry Coryell on European Tour with Tricicles Project

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BigBaldEd
02 Sep : 08:27
Hey Larry...think about me on the 13th when you're in San Diego, since that's the day in 1955 when I celebrated my 20th with the Coryell family in WN...Ed Paul

ReiDei
27 Aug : 11:49
if anyone wants to have more news about the international guitar night with Larry in W ürzburg (Reichenberg) Germany mail to [email protected]

darazn1
11 Aug : 10:49
I did a google search of "the 11th house featuring larry coryell+torrent" and clicked on a link that said "British." Just try that.

ReiDei
05 Aug : 23:17
For all German fans: I am just planning an international guitar night with Larry, Irio de Paula (Brazil), Georg Lawall (Germany) in Wuerzburg- Reichenberg 20.12.
more news soon!

ReiDei
05 Aug : 23:14
LC Trio (Mark Egan+Thierry Alpino) Sept. 9th Princeton, NJ
Larry Coryell Sept. 12+13 San diego,Anthology

darazn1
31 Jul : 13:04
Ouch! I didn't even hear about Larry at Catalina's with Alphonzo till just now! Painful, yet exciting news.

zennex
30 Jul : 18:04
Anyone experience the performances over the weekend at Catalina's? I was unable to make it but would have liked to have seen Larry back with Alphonse, must have been very interesting.

BigBaldEd
26 Jul : 10:23
Hi Larry -
Last night at Catalina's
was great...here's my info again...let's keep in touch...
Edward John Paul
"Eddie Paul"
415 Townsquare LN Apt 101
Huntington Beach CA 92648
714-926- 4343
[email protected] om

Ray Otstott
07 Jul : 19:59
Hi Larry - Long-time fan with almost all of your albums going back to the Gary Burton days (Duster, Lofty Fake Anagram) thru the current stuff. Anyway, please consider Charlotte NC the next time you're touring in the Southeast. I haven't been lucky enough to catch an LC show in several years. Please end my drought! Thanks, Ray

ReiDei
02 Jul : 16:50
next gigs: LC Trio with Jeff Berlin & Asaf Sirkis July 4 Cottbus - Gladhouse
July 5 Greifswald Eldenaer Jazzfestival (Germany)

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