Larry Price

Saxophonist-Vocalist-Composer-Arranger-Producer The soulful musical styling of jazz artist, Larry Price, alto and soprano saxophonist, vocalist, arranger, composer, and producer, will truly move you. This Wilmington, North Carolina native delights audiences around the world, as he tells vivid stories and paints vibrant pictures through his music. His spiritual statement guides listeners beyond their present reality, and transcends them to a place of oneness with every note played.

Mr. Price formerly with the Spirit of Life Ensemble of New York City/Jersey City has performed in the U.S., Finland, France, Belgium, Russia, Estonia, Lithuania, Turkey, Kenya, Spain and Germany. He has performed with noted artist such as Ted Curson, Nancy Wilson, Quincy Jones, Ashford and Simpson, and Stanley Turrentine. Price appeared as the saxophonist in the Oprah Winfrey Presents movie ?The Wedding?.

Abundantly blessed with talent, Price was fueled with a passion for music at the age of five and started playing saxophone at thirteen. While he appreciates the popular generation of musicians such as Joshua Redman, Roy Hargrove, and Branford Marsalis, he is truly influenced by ?old-school craftsmen? such as Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Archie Shepp, and Dexter Gordon, to name a few. This versatile musician believes in the importance of continuously honing his skills, and values opportunities for sharing his talents with youth as a teacher and mentor.

Larry Price is currently living in Lappeenranta, Finland. In 2003 one of Finland's premier vocalists Bianca Morales recorded five of his compositions including the title track of the CD, Unelmaloma Roomassa and he also plays alto & soprano saxophones on the recording. The CD has received great reviews! Since that time Bianca has done an English version of the same CD entitled (When in Rome).

Larry is also performing with Ukrainian born classical pianist Viatceslav Novikov, a world class pianist and instructor. They have developed a unique style of musical presentation combining the incredible classical background of Mr. Novikov and the soulful jazz background of Mr. Price. They perform mostly Larry's compositions.

Larry has done compositions for orchestra as well as saxophone and orchestra. His compositions include jazz, blues, gospel, reggae and many other genres.

February 2007 found Larry in Lyon, France performing at the Lyon Opera with the fabulous French vocalist Mina Agossi. Mina, a friend of several years now, invited Larry to perform in a rewrite of the production LA BELLE ET LA B?TE -?Beauty and The beast?. Mina wrote the text and music for the entire production. Bravo Mina!

Mr. Price is always looking for vocalist to record his material. So if you hear anything that you think you would be interested in doing, please contact him.

Discography
? From Now Own - Self produced/ Price-Port Productions
? The Test of Time - Self produced/ Larry Price - Roger Davis

Performing on these CD's
? Ladies of the Cape fear - Plus Records Group
? Unelmaloma Roomassa - Bianca Morales - Beem Records
? When in Rome - Bianca Morales - Beem Records
? Black Coffee - Melva Houston - Bottom Records

http://www.larryprice.org/