LARRY IS CURRENTLY ON A U.S. AND CANADIAN TOUR WITH JAMES TAYLOR. CLICK HERE FOR THE SUMMER SCHEDULE.
James and Larry performing "Sweet Baby James" preceded by Larry's "School Song" on BBC.
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.
Most recently, James Taylor's ONE MAN BAND show that aired on PBS has been nominated for an Emmy, in the category for "Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special." This performance features Taylor with Goldings as his "One Man Band."
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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
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."
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.
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.
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. __________________________________________________________
ARE YOU HIP TO JOHNNY "BOWTIE" BARSTOW? Bizarre and hilarious vocal interpretations of Christmas music and American popular song. Great for the entire family. Produced by Larry Goldings.
Larry, I just wanted to let you know that my first CD called “Have Faith” has finally been released on http://cdbaby.com/elizabethsouth. Also, if you get a chance, check out my new profile page (new videos) and leave me a comment and let me know how you are doing.
Hi Larry, I've been in here listening to your music all morning. Absolutely wonderful!!! Hope to catch you in concert soon .. Warm wishes from Denmark, Ane
A Whole Lhasa Shakin' Goin' On Beijing! Went the Strings of My Heart Canton Races Commie Irresponsible Great Wall's Afire! Hello Dalai I'm Getting Sent a Mai Tai Over You It Was Szechuan of Those Things Kimono My House Ming To Me Mr. Sampan (Bring Me a Dream) Mu-Shu-Tang Sally Oolong Has This Been Going On? Rice Work If You Can Get It Send in the Kowloons Starch Fell On Alabama Tea For 1.4 Billion The Mandarin I Love The Mao I See You The Suey With the Fringe On Top Tibet Is Yet To Come Wokking My Baby Back Home Wonton-a-Mera Yangtze Doodle Dandy
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Thanx 4 the add Larry. I'm a big fan. I'm an old friend of Sco & loved the Trio Beyond CD. U guys sound so great together! I hope U will check out my bop trio on Youtube. Peace, Vinnie Zummo
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