Larry Bartley is a bassist/composer who has been a staple of the London & internautional jazz scene since the the 1990s, and has played and/or recorded in the bands of: Abdullah Ibrahim, Denys Baptiste, Steve Williamson, Courtney Pine, Bheki Mseleku, ingrid laugbrock, Jean Toussaint, Chris Briscoe, Basil Hodge, Adrian Reid (Jazz Warriors) Stanley Turrentine, Steve Grossman, Bennie Maupin, Harold Mabern, Chico Freeman, Donald Brown (of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers), David Murray, Orinn Evans, Gary Bartz, Jerry Dammers Spatial AKA Orchestra, Byron Wallen’s ‘Indigo’ and Jason Yarde’s ‘Trio Wah!’
Larry’s 2003 debut album, “ALONG THIS WAY” was nominated for ‘best new work” in the BBC JAZZ AWARDS, and was nominated for the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Composers Award in 2015. His quartet “JUST US!” featuring Tony Kofi, Ed Jones, & Rod Youngs, released their debut album “BEAUTY IN THE HIDEOUS” in 2014. http://lnbartley.wixsite.com/larrybartley
“I was at the CD launch last night of “Beauty in the Hidious” by Larry Bartley and Just Us at The Crypt Camberwell. They will be playing just for you on 28th March in Birmingham at the Red Lion. When you see and hear them it is difficult to believe they are just human beings. Over the last fifty years I have listened to some awesome music and last night was up there. They are so special – DONT MISS THEM YOU WILL REGRET IT. The mix of Larry’s complex rhythms, melodies and counter melodies played full on ensemble style was truly beautiful to hear… One of the gigs of the century.”___ Phil Rose, Birmingham Jazz,
Larry currently works with a trio of pianist Bruno Heinen and drummer Winston Clifford, playing a mixture of original compositions written by each member of the group.
“Excellent Bassist, with a distinct Mingus-like drive to his propulsive bass lines”___ Time Out
“You can understand why Bartley is so much in demand on the london Jazz scene.”___ BBC,
“Supple, sensitive [compositions] and full of detail.”___ Financial Times,
“Larry taps into a vast pool of different types of music to create a unique project that deserves to be applauded” ___ Jean Toussaint,
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