Larry Gray is a Chicago musician known for his compositions and skill on the double bass and cello.
14 Facts About Larry Gray
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Larry Gray has been married to Karolyn R Kuehner since 1990.
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Originally a jazz guitarist, Gray switched to double bass and developed a reputation as a first-call sideman.
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Larry Gray received bachelor's and master's degrees in Cello Performance from Chicago Musical College.
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Larry Gray arranged and produced the album Django by Ferro by Mike Ferro.
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Larry Gray has recorded with Curtis Fuller, Ira Sullivan, Lin Halliday, Jodie Christian, Willie Pickens, Nicholas Payton, Randy Brecker, Bunky Green, Bob Moses, Laurence Nugent, John Williams and Bohola, Linda Eder, Dennis DeYoung, Jim Peterik, Peter Cetera, and Michael Smith.
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Larry Gray appeared on the PBS series Legends of Jazz hosted by Ramsey Lewis.
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Larry Gray is a first-call studio musician and his playing can be heard on many commercial radio and television jingle and studio projects.
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Larry Gray has been featured as a solo recitalist on both bass and cello at various universities and venues throughout the midwest.
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Larry Gray was the featured bassist in Amistad, produced by the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
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Larry Gray was principal bass of Civic Orchestra of Chicago and has served as a substitute with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
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Larry Gray collaborated with choreographer Lauri Stallings and dancers from Hubbard Street Chicago and the Joffrey Ballet, developing an original work for solo double bass and dancers.
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Larry Gray previously held positions at DePaul University, where he taught for nineteen years, and at Northern Illinois University and the American Conservatory of Music.
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Larry Gray participates as a clinician in high school and college jazz festivals.