Larry A Williams, trumpet boy, Oviedo, Willie Thomas, Charles Gottschalk, David G Sapp

A certain passion for composing music would begin to develop while stationed in Europe in a US Army band, and from exposure to the surrounding music scene of the times. Compositional efforts now range from the small combo "jazz tune" idiom to big band, from string quartets and brass quintets to small chamber ensembles, and a host of works for solo piano, solo guitar, trumpet sonatas.and duets for Soprano Sax & Guitar.
(To order any of these works, go to Larrywilliamsmusic.net)
Moreover, there is a slight "legit" approach to this music (even with a standard jazz combo instrumentation) due to Larry's symphonic background and education.

It all started when Larry was 8 years old.
...when his father, James Williams (also a trumpeter) put a horn
in Larry's hands and gave him his first lessons.

and the ongoing task of Larry's private instruction went to Willie Thomas (Jazz, Anyone?) David G. Sapp &Charles Gottschalk (Florida Symphony) "These guys were instrumental in extending abilities and interests far beyond my scope or expectations as a young trumpet player, then later it was Ira Sullivan who became my jazz "finishing school".

Larry has played his trumpet all over the world. Besides having been a featured performer at Walt Disney World and Princess Cruises for many years, he has backed entertainers like Merv Griffin, Johnny Mathis, Brian Setzer, Mary Wilson, Roger Williams, Red Buttons, Jack Jones, Robert Goulet, Keely Smith, Marilyn McCoo, Michael Feinstein, the Fifth Dimension, Shakira, and many more, plus various performances for five different US presidents, as well as performances for the prime ministers of Canada and Germany.

You may have seen Larry playing his horn recently in an episode of "Friends" "ER" "JAG" "Providence" or the feature film "Heartbreakers" starring Sigourney Weaver and Ray Liotta.

Currently Larry resides in the Los Angeles area and is constantly in demand for his many skills. Since his arrival in 1999, he has been recognized by jazz greats, Bobby Shew, Bill Watrous, Peter Erskine, Shelly Berg, Stanley Clarke, Eric Marienthal, Bunny Brunel, Carl Saunders, and Ernie Watts.

Larry is also an honorary member of the Sam Rivers "Jazz Now" Orchestra, and performs regularly with Michael Andrew and Swingerhead, the Horace Heidt Orchestra, Leslie Paula, Cecilia Noel, The Jumpin' Joz Band, Robert Kyle, and is the newest member of the Beverly Hills Unlisted Jazz Band with Conrad Janis. In addition, he is a featured soloist on several recordings.
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Although in his career he has worn many hats, there is always a certain inimitable style and grace present when "Larry's on the gig". Whether he's belting out the lead chair on a big band or softly emoting his rendition of "My Romance" you will feel Larry's heart in every note, every phrase, every time.