While working out his AFM union card, he played a number of single engagements at the Three Deuces on the historic 52nd Street. Larry has played with Big Bands such as Glenn Miller, Guy Lombardo, Vic Damon, and is equally at home with Dixieland having played in numerous groups including the the Jazz Band aboard the Delta Queen Steamboat. He has a Masters degree and has played with the Oklahoma City Jazz Orchestra and the Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra. He has come in contact with and received valuable tips from greats such as John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, and Lester Young. Outside of his military gigs, he has played with with Ben Webster, Frank Foster and Frank Wess.
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