Larry's Performance Dates
Call the venue to confirm Larry's performance date & time
Tudor City Steakhouse
45 Tudor City Place, New York City
212-682-4000
Benny John's
8 East 48th Street, New York City (between 5th and Madison)
212-500-1857
Sala Astoria
34-39 31st Street, Astoria, New York
929-556-3037
St. Marks Church-in-the-Bowery Frequent concert appearances
131 East 10th Street, New York City
212-674-6377
The Hotel Edison On Hiatus
New York City
The Jazz Guitar World of Larry Luger On Hiatus
on City World Radio
www.cityworldradio.com
Music Reviews
Larry Luger with Tony Bennett
at Notaro's Restaurant
Tony has fond admiration
for Larry and his musical talent.
He is often at many of Larry's
dinner shows.
at Notaro's Restaurant
Tony has fond admiration
for Larry and his musical talent.
He is often at many of Larry's
dinner shows.
New York City's Master of Jazz Guitar
* Pete Rogine - Just Jazz Guitar Magazine
Larry Luger has been a professional musician all of his adult life. He started playing gigs in his native borough of the Bronx while still in high school. Over the years he has played with numerous singers and small groupsthroughout theNew York City area. Throughout his career he has played with such greats asJoe Lee Wilson, Al Hibbler, Lou Donaldson, Willis 'Gatortail' Jackson, Jack McDuff, Harold Cumberbatch,Percy France, Bill Doggett, and Freddy Cole. Although primarily a jazz guitarist, Larry has studied classical guitar and plays the mandolin professionally as well. Larry has said that his greatest influences have been Wes Montgomery, JohnnySmith,Herb Ellis,and Grant Green. His CD "The Larry Luger Trio" showcases Larry's skills and pays homage to his heros through the organ trio format. The organ trio seems to be a perfect setting for Luger to showcase his skills. From straight ahead to blues, Luger plays tasteful and interesting lines. His CD of original tunes features a fantastic organist (Ken Kresge) and drummer (Butch Bateman). The music swings strongly. The disc opens with a swinging tune "Change and Pennies." Several tunes have a nice bossa nova feel as well like "Journey to Alabaster" and "Nuts and Raisins." Luger and Kresge provide great improvisation with some blazing ideas. All three keepa great sense of groove with Bateman at the drums. It's always a pleasure to hear a good organ trio, Luger and company have all the bases covered: good times, good sound, groove and playing. Looking forward to hearing more from Larry Luger.
* Review by Eric Elias, "Just Jazz Guitar Magazine"
"...Swinging, blues-based jazz guitar - totally authentic."
* Phil Schapp - WKCR JAZZ RADIO
"Your fluid, inventive guitar playing impressed me, and also your whole manner with the people - warm, informal, open. Everybody was participating in the music one way or another. Nice spirit !"
* Michael Lyden - ( A founding editor of "Rolling Stone" and a writer, his most recent book Ray Charles: Man and Music. Lyden's Rock Folk and Boogie Lightning are rock book classics.)
"Larry Luger with the Rick Bogart Trio...Rick has a jazz tone that when added to his clarinet playing and his interaction with the audience...makes seeing the Rick Bogart Trio a relaxing musical treat. Backing up was a star in his own right, guitarist Larry Luger, one of New York City's most renowned jazz guitarists. His masterful guitar stylings are impeccable. He has played and recorded with many notable jazz performers throughout his career, including Lionel Hampton, Jonah Jones, Bobby Forester, Gloria Coleman, Al Hibbler, Lou Donaldson, Bill Doggett, Freddie Cole, John Hicks and Jack McDuff, to mention a few."
* Suzanna Bowling 3/1/13 - Times Square Chronicles
"Larry Luger is a skillful and expressive hard bop/post-bop guitarist with an appealingly melodic outlook; Luger
swings, but he does so in a lyrical way on his promising Cexton release 'The Larry Luger Trio' (which was produced by Cexton founder/president John Anello, Jr.) It isn't hard to figure out what Anello, who is a talented guitarist himself, sees in Luger; as both an improviser and a composer, Luger shines on this memorable guitar/organ/drums outing."
* Veteran journalist Alex Henderson, whose work has appeared
in Billboard, Spin, Jazziz, JazzTimes and many other publications.
"Loved it - perfect blend of jazz and swing that is rare today. I play the CD for my listeners every day."
* DJ Charlie Stinchcomb of WNAV-AM, 140.3 in Annapolis, Maryland.
"World class guitarist...great musician!"
* Joey Reynolds (Member Disc Jockey Hall of Fame), Joey Reynolds Show, WOR AM Radio
"A real virtuoso...one of my favorite musicians in New York"
* Sid Bernstein, former producer of The Beatles
"Larry Luger is one of New York's Premier Jazz Guitarists. He always adds a special exuberance to the festivals which makes the audience want more."
* Dr. Mujib Mannan, College of New Rochelle and Director of the Harlem Jazz Festival
"...shimmering, driving chords - warm blend - shades of Django."
* John Wilson, NEW YORK TIMES
"...fascinating young guitarist - definitely worth watching for."
* Stuart Troop, NEWSDAY
"...bright and lively sound - always interesting improvisations."
* Paul Matthews, CADENCE MAGAZINE
