Larry Coryell was raised by his stepfather Gene, a chemical engineer, and his mother Cora, who encouraged him to learn piano when he was four years old.
16 Facts About Larry Coryell
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Larry Coryell liked blues and pop music and tried to play jazz when he was eighteen.
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Larry Coryell said that hearing Wes Montgomery changed his life.
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Larry Coryell graduated from Richland High School, where he played in local bands the Jailers, the Rumblers, the Royals, and the Flames.
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Larry Coryell then moved to Seattle to attend the University of Washington.
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In September 1965, Larry Coryell moved to New York City, where he attended Mannes School of Music.
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Larry Coryell replaced guitarist Gabor Szabo in Chico Hamilton's quintet.
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Larry Coryell recorded two guitar duet albums with Philip Catherine.
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Since 2008, Larry Coryell toured in a duo with fusion guitarist Roman Miroshnichenko.
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Larry Coryell was first married to writer-actress Julie Nathanson, daughter of actress Carol Bruce.
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Larry Coryell appeared on the covers of several of his albums and later wrote the book Jazz-Rock Fusion, which was based on interviews with many of Coryell's peers, including Chick Corea and John McLaughlin.
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Larry Coryell sang intermittently with Coryell, including one track on the 1984 album Comin' Home.
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Larry Coryell attempted to introduce Remler to a more healthful lifestyle, as exemplified by jogging and taking vitamins.
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In November 2016, Larry Coryell condemned Donald Trump following his election to the presidency of the United States.
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Larry Coryell died of heart failure on Sunday, February 19,2017, in a New York City hotel room at the age of 73.
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Larry Coryell had performed at the Iridium Jazz Club in Manhattan on the preceding two days.