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About Larry Willis
Hometown
Harlem, NY, United States
Born
December 20, 1942
Genre
Jazz
Pianist Larry Willis is one of the very best mainstream jazz pianists extant. Like Herbie Hancock, Willis is lyrical but also excels in an assortment of contexts. Emerging from a classical background, he was for many years the quintessential sideperson, performing and recording with Hugh Masekela, Jackie McLean, Carmen McRae, and Woody Shaw. He was also a member of the fusion/pop band Blood, Sweat & Tears for many years. In the 1990’s Willis established himself as a leader, releasing many discs on European and American independent labels.
Larry Willis has also released music as a member of Heads of State, Bobby Battle Quartet, Blood, Sweat & Tears Woody Shaw Quintet.
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