Larry Williams (jazz musician)
| Larry Williams | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist |
| Instruments | Saxophone, keyboard |
| Associated acts | Seawind, Sheila E, George Benson |
Larry Williams (Lawrence Lowell Williams) is a Grammy-nominated producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist who formed the jazz fusion group Seawind in the mid-1970s.[1] His notable session work includes the distinctive sax solo on Sheila E.'s The Glamorous Life, and sax, keyboard and arrangements for George Benson, Michael Jackson (Thriller, Off the Wall and Bad), Quincy Jones and Mika. He regularly tours and records with Al Jarreau.[2] His film and television work include sax in the film Dreamgirls (uncredited on the corresponding soundtrack album), and sax and keyboards on several Grammy Award telecasts in the 2000s.[3]
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References
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/artist/Seawind
- ↑ Murph, John (September 2004). "Al Jarreau Accentuate the Swing (interview)". JazzTimes. JazzTimes. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
He knows me inside and out, Jarreau says of Williams. It was just natural for him to do the arrangements, because he knows where I've been, what I like doing, and how I am these days onstage.
- ↑ "WillyWorldMusic.com (official site)". Retrieved November 8, 2011.
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