Larry Goldings

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With his signature Hammond organ style and versatility on many keyboards, Boston native Larry Goldings has traversed not only the wide spectrum of jazz where he is perhaps best known, but also the worlds of funk, pop, and electronic/alternative music. High in demand as a sideman, Goldings' sound can be heard on scores of albums by artists in virtually every musical genre. Some of his more notable collaborations include tours and recordings with Carla Bley, Michael Brecker, Jack DeJohnette, Jim Hall, Jon Hendricks, Pat Metheny, Maceo Parker, Madeleine Peyroux, John Pizzarelli, John Scofield, Curtis Stigers, and James Taylor.

Under his own name, Goldings has made 12 critically-acclaimed recordings, many of them featuring his well-known organ trio with Peter Bernstein on guitar and Bill Stewart on drums. Goldings' 2006 release, "Trio Beyond" (ECM), earned him, John Scofield, and Jack DeJohnette a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Album in 2007.

His compositions have been recorded by Michael Brecker, Jack DeJohnette, Bob Dorough, Jim Hall, John Scofield, Toots Thielmans, among others; and his songs and arrangements appear in Clint Eastwood's, "Space Cowboys,", John Madden's, "Proof," and NBC's , "The Office."

RECENT NEWS:

In September, Palmetto Records will release "When Larry Met Harry," Larry's collaborative effort with the lyrical Harry Allen on saxophone, featuring original material by the pair. Doug Weiss, Neal Miner, Andy Watson, and Vince Mendoza are also featured.

Larry plays organ on Herbie Hancock's new CD, "The Imagine Project," a CD/Film that "unites a myriad of cultures through song and positive creative expression."

Larry appears in the new documentary, "Johnny Mercer: The Dream's On Me," produced by Clint Eastwood and directed by Bruce Ricker ("Straight, No Chaser").

Larry's piece, "Tuscany", is used in the recent Adam Sandler film, "Funny People". (You can also get a glimpse of Larry in the movie, playing with James Taylor).

Check out the new record by guitarist Anthony Wilson, "Jack of Hearts", with Larry on organ and drummers Jim Keltner and Jeff Hamilton sharing the bill. Includes new tunes by Anthony and Larry, as well as a great assortment of covers.

Larry is also featured on the most recent records of Christina Aguilera, Priscilla Ahn, Walter Becker, Tracy Chapman, Melody Gardot, Leona Naess, Lee Ritenour, and Luciana Souza. Also look out for two new discs - that of Australian singer/songwriter, Mark Sholtez, and also saxophonist/composer, Bob Mintzer, both records containing original material by Larry.

Larry lives in Los Angeles.
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MARTIN LUTHER KING MONTAGE

Video edited by Owen Plotkin.
Set to "We Shall Overcome", performed by Larry Goldings and John Sneider. (from the CD "Quartet" by Larry Goldings).




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James and Larry performing "Sweet Baby James" preceded by Larry's "School Song" on BBC.





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Larry with John Scofield, Idris Muhammad, Dennis Irwin, performing "Out Of The City" (J. Scofield)



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Maceo Parker 1992 - with Fred Wesley (trombone) Pee Wee Ellis (tenor), Larry Goldings (organ/organ bass), Rodney Jones (guitar), and Melvin Parker (drums)





Larry with John Scofield, Idris Muhammad, Dennis Irwin, performing "Golden Daze" (J. Scofield) in 1994



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"Pensive and deceptively simple, Goldings’ compositions that make up this CD are brief, succinct, and largely without long improvised solos. Each evokes a mood set by a variety of understated means, such as a slow, lilting ragtime-like piano melody, a gently rhythmic loop reminiscent of a train going over a crossing, sus chords repeating on a Hammond through a very slow Leslie as guitarist Peter Bernstein weaves a meandering tune above, tremeloed Rhodes chords over soft percussion loops, and surprising turns of melody and harmony. Even the grooving tunes seem preoccupied and dreamlike as they click along. Thinkin’ feller’s jazz, this is, beautifully realized by Goldings solo on some tracks and accompanied by his longtime trio including Bernstein and drummer Bill Stewart on others. Chad Fischer added a bit of percussion and did a great job of recording and producing; the sound is fantastic."
- Ernie Rideout, Keyboard Magazine

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QUARTET (2006) is his newest recording for Palmetto Records. It features Goldings on piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, organ, harmonium, and accordion. The band is John Sneider (trumpet), Ben Allison (bass), Matt Wilson (drums), and guest vocalist Madeleine Peyroux. Of the seemingly disparate nature of the album, Goldings comments:

"In the past few years I have delved into such a wide variety of music that denying those influences in the making of this record would have been dishonest. In fact, what interests me most these days is the challenge of melding my disparate influences into a cohesive and personal sound."

"I am excited by the idea of having a Björk song alongside Gabriel Fauré, next to Chico Buarque, next to an American folk song. And then in my own writing, I like the freedom of going anywhere I want. Eclecticism is really "in" now, and I love it, but only when it's not forced....only when it sounds honest. The idea is to show the connections in music, how different genres across the centuries are all so beautifully related."

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GOLDFISCH
Check out LG's new work in progress, GOLDFISCH. Goldfisch is Larry and producer/composer Chad Fischer. Think Brian Eno meets Björk, meets....oh, someone elso who's really cool. It is an adventurous work in progress that will rock your socks off. Just don't wear wet socks. Look for it later this year on iTunes.

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TRIO BEYOND ..

Two CD set, recorded live in London.
Larry, Jack and John were nominated for a Grammy - Best Jazz Instrumental Album (2007). ______________________________________________________________

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OUT OF PRINT CD'S NOW AVAILABLE

Two of Larry's three Warner Bros. records are now available for download on iTunes, and other digital dowload sites. The remaining copies of Whatever It Takes, the first CD for WB, may have been melted down into a sculpture of Bugs Bunny.

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LINKS TO MORE MP'3s

Three bonus tracks from the Quartet sessions are now available for download at Palmetto Records, including Larry's cover of The Beatles', "I'll Follow The Sun". You can purchase or stream individual tracks from the record.
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Bizarre and hilarious vocal interpretations of Christmas music and American popular song. Great for the entire family. Produced by Larry Goldings.


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"A sound and style so distinctive; that phrasing, those notes - it can only be Bowtie."
- Will Lee (electric bassist, singer)

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Member Since:

April 23, 2006

Members:

TRIO --
Larry Goldings (organ)
Peter Bernstein (guitar)
Bill Stewart (drums)

QUARTET --
Larry Goldings (piano, organ, etc)
John Sneider (trumpet, cornet)
Ben Allison (bass)
Matt Wilson (drums)

TRIO BEYOND --
Jack DeJohnette (drums)
John Scofield (guitar)
Larry Goldings (organ, elec. piano)

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