Larry Washington
A Live Vision Radio Network Interview
This month we go in a slightly different direction and
spotlight the music of a seasoned Jazz Musician and his
talented ensemble including Flugelhorn Master Musician Andrew
Carney and Bass Master Brad Bobo who came into the Vision
Radio Network studio for a live sit down all-access interview.
And some great BBQ! Included in the interview are selected
tracks from the new album, 'Spiritual
Conversations'. Catch this 1 hour interview all month
on the Vision Radio Network.
Air Dates: 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9
Air Times: 2PM Pacific, 7PM Pacific
Washington began his musical career at an early age playing
drums behind R&B acts, various Motown artists, opening
for BB King, The Spinners, Al Green, The Ohio Players, and
others, performing at clubs, concerts, and writing music
throughout the Midwest in 1977. Larry moved to Seattle where
he continued to perform at such noted venues as Jazz Alley,
Paramount Theatre, and The Tacoma Dome. It was in Seattle
where Larry broadened his skills in production to include
a solo project, First Impression and Larry's remake of Black
Orpheus that received much radio play throughout the Pacific
North West, a jingle for Executive Hosts Restaurants, and
also supplied Half Time Music for the Seattle Super Sonics.
After much correspondence and sharing of his music, a Motown
(LA) contact encouraged Larry to move to Los Angeles in
1987.
Percussionist, Steve Reid graciously hosted Larry after
his move to Los Angeles, while he settled. At that time,
Larry contacted another friend, Marcel East and the two
began collaborating on production projects. Through this
business collaboration, Larry worked with such artists as
James Ingram, David Benoit, and many noted artists. Larry's
career was taking off as a drummer. He was introduced to
film, TV, music man, Sydney James. Sydney repeatedly called
Larry in on film pre-recorded and appearing as a sideline
musician in films which include Mobsters, What's Love Got
To Do With It, Sister Act 2, Princess Diaries, and more.
In 1994, Larry received a call from two other Detroit Alumni,
Guitarist Ricky Rouse, and Bassist Tony T. Green. At that
time, the two had been working with rap artist, producer
Warren G. They urged Larry to come in the studio and play
drums on a project produced by Warren G. featuring Nate
Dogg, Snoop Dog, The Twinz, and The Five Footaz. That day,
Larry arrived in the studio, laid down drum tracks and was
immediately called back to record more. At that time, Larry
was asked to perform with Warren G. on The Billboard Music
Awards which landed him the drum chair and programming two
world tours, numerous television appearances.
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