Event

Larry Willis Quintet at the Jazz Standard


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Thursday, August 27, 2009 – Sunday, August 30, 2009


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About:

If pianist and composer Larry Willis were not among the most versatile and respected jazz journeymen of our time, he’d never be able to assemble groups of the caliber of this one: From altoist Joe Ford to percussionist Billy Drummond, it’s truly an all-star lineup, with collective credits far too numerous to mention. As for Larry himself, at age 19 he was playing piano with the late great Jackie McLean; he made his jazz recording debut on McLean’s 1966 Blue Note classic Right Now. The pianist’s extraordinary versatility has served him well in diverse musical settings, from the bands of Shirley Horn and Stan Getz to a seven-year stint with Blood, Sweat & Tears to his own quintets and trios.

Joe Ford: alto saxophone; Steve Davis: trombone; Larry Willis: piano; Buster Williams: bass; Billy Drummond: drums

Information:

jazzstandard.net

Tickets:

$25.00 – $30.00
Web: ticketweb.com
Phone: 866-468-7619