Song Sprouts: A Place for Independent Musicians, Bands, and Songwriters
HOME FOR ARTISTS GET MUSIC BROWSE ADVERTISE CONTACT
LARRY VANN
  SUPPORT THE ARTIST
Be their Fan
Send a Comment
  SONG INFORMATION
Summertime In The Big City
Written by: Larry E. Vann, Tony Saunders
Song Plays: 15
Genre: Jazz-Smooth Jazz
A sumptuous blend of R&B and smooth jazz, sending you a warm summer breeze with the easy, carefree ambiance of summer
LISTEN  | DOWNLOAD  | BUY  
Tonite
Written by: Larry E. Vann, Martin K. Riley, Ira Walker
Song Plays: 13
Genre: R&B-Soul
An intoxicating, mesmerizing musical experience that permeates the soul...
LISTEN  | DOWNLOAD  | BUY  

  STATISTICS
Sprouted on: September 10, 2008
Total Views: 356
Total Song Plays: 28

  LINKS

Larry Vann's Official Website
 

  RECOMMENDED ARTISTS

Steve Dafoe - SongWriter

Riff Raff Jazz

Doug Ferony
LARRY VANN
Richmond, California - USA
  BIOGRAPHY
Larry Vann has made an impressive mark on the Bay Area music scene over the years and one listen to his latest CD, “The Rhythm & Roots of Larry Vann” clearly demonstrates why he has been in such huge demand for sessions & tours with the likes of Elvin Bishop and Merl Saunders. His top-notch drumming and percussion has garnered him popular and critical success throughout the United States and Europe, and Vann has also wowed critics and crowds alike with his sultry singing voice, buoyed by his melodic, inventive songwriting.

A professional performer since age 15, Vann draws from a deep well of musical influence, including gospel, blues, funk, jazz and soul. These various genres have collectively shared his unique sound, which is in full display on this CD.

Vann’s resume’ reads like a “Who’s Who” list, having toured and recorded with those musicians listed above, as well as THE WHISPERS, MARTHA REEVES, THE MARVALETTES, CHARLES BROWN, BUFFY SAINT-MARIE, RANDY CRAWFORD and many more. His work with the popular San Francisco Bay Area blues group, RON THOMPSON & THE RESISTORS contributed to the band earning two Bay Area Music Awards.

His impressive career also includes a motion picture role as a nightclub band member in the Academy Award nominated “Peggy Sue Got Married” and being featured on the ABC Television San Francisco local affiliate, KGO for his work with GRAMMY In The Schools as a mentor and instructor. World tours with jazz pianist, BRIAN AUGER and blues harp legend CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE round out a phenomenal career in music making.

Vann's honors and awards include:

• The Blues Society’s West Coast Hall of Fame, “Blues Drummer of the Year ”
• The Jazz Institute’s “Man of the Year”

He was also honored to serve as a Governor on the governing board of the San Francisco chapter of The Recording Academy® (GRAMMY) from 2003 to 2007 and continues to be an active member.



  Copyright 2008 - Song Sprouts - Music Promotion for Independent Artists - Free mp3s for Music Fans