Larry Coryell and Bob Wolfman Duo
9-24-2011
Truly a living legend, Larry Coryell deserves a special place in history. As the leading pioneer of Jazz-Rock Fusion he brought what amounted a nearly alien sensibility to Jazz electric guitar playing in the 1960's, with a hard edged, cutting tone, phrasing and note bending. Larry's music continues to influence and inspire musicians and fans internationally and will continue to do so for a very long time.
Bob Wolfman is somewhat of a legend in his own right throughout New England and the East Coast. "Simply one of the best guitarists in the U.S. today!" - Boston Globe A "hired-gun" session player in Manhattan at the ripe age of 15, and playing in many Rock, Blues and Jazz bands of all types he developed strong performance skills and techniques.
Growing up in New York City, Wolfman became friends with just about all the great players at the hot venues, especially in the infamous Greenwich Village. These became his stomping grounds, and one fateful evening at Max's Kansas City, Bob Wolfman got to see and hear his hero blow the roof off the place. Bob got to meet Larry after the show and this introduction was the beginning of a strong and meaningful bond that now spans over 4 decades.
Larry was a mentor, teacher and friend to Bob and they began performing as a duo after Bob moved to Boston to attend Berklee College of Music in the mid 1970's. They did gigs at such notable venues as the old Paul's Mall/Jazz Workshop in the Back Bay, Johnathan Swift's in Harvard Square and Sandy's in Beverly.
Bob founded the famed "Wolfman's School of Music" in Boston in the mid 1980's, raised kids and thus took a lengthy break from touring and performing consistently. However, he did resume his musical performing/recording in the mid 1990's again. Despite the years and geographical distance, Larry and Bob still remain close friends. The mutual respect and admiration they share comes through in their musical performance at every show.
The musical slang term "Chops" may well sum up the dazzling technique and the stunning speed that these two artists display, but there's really so much more. Delicacy, finesse, style, emotion and class would better describe the overall performance and compositions of this powerful duo. Their eclectic and diverse styles come together creating a rich blend of original compositions and innovative arrangements of classic standards.
This dynamic duo should not be missed!
Truly a living legend, Larry Coryell deserves a special place in history. As the leading pioneer of Jazz-Rock Fusion he brought what amounted a nearly alien sensibility to Jazz electric guitar playing in the 1960's, with a hard edged, cutting tone, phrasing and note bending. Larry's music continues to influence and inspire musicians and fans internationally and will continue to do so for a very long time.
Bob Wolfman is somewhat of a legend in his own right throughout New England and the East Coast. "Simply one of the best guitarists in the U.S. today!" - Boston Globe A "hired-gun" session player in Manhattan at the ripe age of 15, and playing in many Rock, Blues and Jazz bands of all types he developed strong performance skills and techniques.
Growing up in New York City, Wolfman became friends with just about all the great players at the hot venues, especially in the infamous Greenwich Village. These became his stomping grounds, and one fateful evening at Max's Kansas City, Bob Wolfman got to see and hear his hero blow the roof off the place. Bob got to meet Larry after the show and this introduction was the beginning of a strong and meaningful bond that now spans over 4 decades.
Larry was a mentor, teacher and friend to Bob and they began performing as a duo after Bob moved to Boston to attend Berklee College of Music in the mid 1970's. They did gigs at such notable venues as the old Paul's Mall/Jazz Workshop in the Back Bay, Johnathan Swift's in Harvard Square and Sandy's in Beverly.
Bob founded the famed "Wolfman's School of Music" in Boston in the mid 1980's, raised kids and thus took a lengthy break from touring and performing consistently. However, he did resume his musical performing/recording in the mid 1990's again. Despite the years and geographical distance, Larry and Bob still remain close friends. The mutual respect and admiration they share comes through in their musical performance at every show.
The musical slang term "Chops" may well sum up the dazzling technique and the stunning speed that these two artists display, but there's really so much more. Delicacy, finesse, style, emotion and class would better describe the overall performance and compositions of this powerful duo. Their eclectic and diverse styles come together creating a rich blend of original compositions and innovative arrangements of classic standards.
This dynamic duo should not be missed!