Available for festivals, concerts, private parties, corporate events, and more: Larry Vuckovich (solo, duo, trio, quartet,larger ensembles, and his All-Star Bay Area big band. The All-Star big band features vocalists Jamie Davis, Jackie Ryan, saxophonists Noel Jewkes, Jim Rothermel, trumpeters Luis Fasman, John Worley and trombonist Wayne Wallace).

Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quartet, featuring Paul Keller bass, Chuck McPherson drums, and Hector Lugo Latin percussion. Performing the music of the new High Wall: Real Life Film Noir CD including originals, film noir classics, swinging bebop, post-bop, contemporary jazz/modal, Latin/Brazilian, Balkan ethnojazz, flamenco, blues, and more.

New Blue Balkan Ensemble, featuring Eric Golub - violin, Tommy Kesecker - marimba, Vince Delgado - dumbek, Buca Necak -bass, and Akira Tana - drums. Since the original recording, the New Blue Balkan Ensemble's format has become even more adventurous featuring modern arrangements of ethnojazz and a free musical style. The addition of Akira Tana on drums modernizes the ensemble even further evoking the spirit of John Coltrane and Elvin Jones. Rhythmically, Akira and Vince create stimulating and creative rhythm patterns.

Dexter's Mode Hard Bop Quintet is a trumpet-tenor or a two tenor frontline ensemble saluting the music of Dexter Gordon, with whom I had the great pleasure of working in Denmark and Austria. The hard bop quintet performs originals of Dexter, Sonny Clark, and Woody Shaw which Dexter recorded with Woody. This ensemble recorded live at Yoshi's. The two tenor frontline ensemble features tenor saxophonists Hadley Caliman & Noel Jewkes with a swinging rhythm section of Paul Keller and Chuck McPherson.

The New Young At Heart Ensemble, featuring Noel Jewkes, Pete Yellin, Hadley Caliman on tenors;  Josh Workman on guitar; Akira Tana on drums; Hector Lugo on Afro-Cuban percussion. The group features authentic straight ahead swinging bebop saluting Lester Young, Charlie Parker, and Count Basie. Newly added modern material includes the music of John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, James Moody, Afro-Cuban bebop and new original material.

La Orquesta El Vuko
(Latin Jazz and Afro-Cuban bebop)
Featuring legendary Cuban percussionist Orestes Vilato, John Santos, Noel Jewkes and vocalist/dancer Valerie Quevedo.
Samples http://www.larryvuckovich.com/listen.asp

Mr. Vuckovich conducts piano clinics detailing the styles of great pianists such as Bud Powell, Bill Evans, Red Garland, and Erroll Garner. Mr. Vuckovich at the 2005 IAJE clinic in Long Beach presented this clinic and performance to a standing ovation. He also teaches the styles of other great jazz pianists.

Mr. Vuckovich is available to work with singers for accompaniment, style development and coaching. Mr. Vuckovich is a renowned vocal accompanist in any style including a strong affinity for the blues and jazz, having toured and performed with the greats including, Tony Bennett, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, Joe Williams, Jimmy Witherspoon, Leon Thomas, Cab Calloway, Helen Humes, Anita O'Day, Irene Kral, Karin Krog, etc.


CONCERTS & OTHER EVENTS

2010

September 26th, Sunday
Master vocalist, Kenny Washington with Larry Vuckovich
Superb master vocal stylist, Kenny Washington presents a most creative jazz vocal program including special standards and scat artistry.
The Art of the Duo and Trio
Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series The Art of the Duo and Trio
Venue: Bliss Bar
4026- 24th Street (between Castro and Noe), San Francisco, CA
Admission: $10.00 music charge
Time: 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Tickets: 415-826-6200
Featuring: Kenny Washington, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass.

September 12, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich "Beyond Category" Trio
Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series
New York scene veteran, Larry Vuckovich performs a diverse, high-energy program of hard-bop, contemporary jazz , Latin/Brazilian, Balkan/Flamenco, Blues, Funk
The Art of the Duo and Trio
Venue: Bliss Bar
4026- 24th Street (between Castro and Noe) San Francisco, CA
Admission: $10.00 music charge
Time: 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Tickets: 415-826-6200
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Buca Necak, bass / Hamir Atwal, drums

August 28th, Saturday
Jackie Ryan With Larry Vuckovich Trio @Benbow Inn Jazz Week-end
Venue: Benbow Hotel & Resort
445 Lake Benbow Dr.
Garberville, Ca
Admission: $10 music charge; complimentary for hotel guests who are dining.
Time: 7-10pm
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Buca Necak, bass / Akira Tana, drums / Sanna Craig, bongos

August 27th,Friday
Larry Vuckovich with Jim Wilde Quintet@ Benbow Inn Jazz Week-end
Venue: Benbow Hotel & Resort
445 Lake Benbow Dr.
Garberville, Ca
Admission: $10 music charge; complimentary for hotel guests who are dining.
Time: 7-10pm
Tickets: (707)-923-2124
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jim Wilde, guitar / Francis Vanek, tenor / Geoff Daugherty, bass / Michael Curran, drumss / Sanna Craig, bongos

August 20th, Friday
Larry Vuckovich Le Chateau Trio @ Sharpsteen Museum
22nd Annual Wine Cellar Drawing
Venue: Sharpsteen Museum
1311 Washington Street,
Calistoga, Ca
Time: 6pm
Information: (707) 942-6908
Free Admission: Donation $5 for 1 ticket, or 5 tickets for $20. Winner receives 100 bottles of Napa Valley premium wine.
Featuring:Larry Vuckovich, piano / Mike Hallesy, bass / Sanna Craig, percussion, vocals

July 25th, Sunday
Saxophonist, Pete Yellin with Larry Vuckovich
Superb alto / tenor / soprano New York saxophonist performs hot bebop and originals.
The Art of the Duo and Trio
Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series The Art of the Duo and Trio
Venue: Bliss Bar
4026- 24th Street (between Castro and Noe), San Francisco, CA
Admission: $10.00 music charge
Time: 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Tickets: 415-826-6200
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Pete Yellin / Buca Necak, bass / Sanna Craig / bongos

July 20th, 22nd, 23rd
KIA Motors private events

July 13th, Tuesday
Larry Vuckovich All-Star Quintet Featuring vocalist/dancer Valeriana Quevedo Plus Special Guests: Dancer Adrian Bermudez & Vocalists Frank Jackson/Kenny Washington
Presented by Sonoma Valley Jazz Society in association with Tuesday Farmers Market - Grinstead Ampitheater. Performing the music of the Jazz Masters: Lester Young, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, James Moody, plus originals
Venue: Sonoma City Plaza
Admission: Free outdoor concert
Time: 6:00 - 8:30pm
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Valeriana Quevedo, vocalist, dancer / Noel Jewkes, reeds / Pete Yellin, reeds / Buca Necak, bass / Akira Tana, drums / Sanna Craig, percussion

June 27th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich All Star Mini-Big Band
Performing the swinging Big Band style of Ellington, Basie plus bebop and Latin sounds - special guest, vocalist, Kenny Washington.
Venue: Filoli Gardens
86 Canada Road, Woodside, CA 94062
Admission: $60 non-members; $50 members
Time: 1:30 pm
Tickets: 650-364-8300
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Joel Behrman, trumpet / John Gove, trombone / John Worley, trumpet / Noel Jewkes, reeds / Pete Yellin, reeds / Fil Lorenz, baritone sax / Al Obidinski, bass, / Akira Tana, drums / Carlos Caro, Latin percussion.

June 20th, Sunday
Frank Jackson Jazz Quartet
Featuring the Legendary San Francisco bebop pianist/vocalist in a stand-up singing format.
Frank Jackson was the house pianist at the famed Bop City Afterhours Club performing with Dexter Gordon, Pony Poindexter, John Handy and other greats.
Venue:  The Bach Society
Admission:   $30
Time: 4:30-7:30pm
Tickets: (650)-726-4143
Featuring: Frank Jackson, vocals, piano / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Al Obidinski, bass / Akira Tana, drums

June 5th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich Jazz Improvisation Piano Workshop
Highlighting the piano styles of bebop, post-bop and "The Art of the Ballad"
Venue: Old Siskiyou Barn
Ashland, OR
Admission: Free to K - 12 and University students, $5 for Siskiyou Institute members, $10 for general public. Open to all instruments and vocalists.
Time: 11:00am
Tickets: (541)-488-3869 Call for reservations.

June 4th,Friday
Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano - History of Jazz Piano
Highlighting the piano styles from ragtime, swing, boogie, bebop, post-bop, modal and free jazz.
Venue: Old Siskiyou Barn
Ashland, OR
Admission: $20, $15 for Siskiyou Members ($5 Students)
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets: (541)-488-3869

May 21st, Friday
Larry Vuckovich Quartet - Jazz In The Back Room
Larry Vuckovich Quartet - Jazz In The Back Room
Venue: The Plaza Bistro
420 First Street East, Sonoma, CA
Admission: no cover charge
Time: 7 - 10 PM
Tickets: 707-996- 4466
Featuring: Erik Jekabson, trumpet / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Peter Barshay, bass/ Bill Moody, drums

May 16th, Sunday
Dexter Gordon Tribute Quintet featuring Tenor Saxophonists Daniel Jackson & Noel Jewkes
Dexter's Mode Hard Bop Quintet is a trumpet-tenor or a two tenor frontline ensemble saluting the music of Dexter Gordon, with whom I had the great pleasure of working in Denmark and Austria. The hard bop quintet performs originals of Dexter, Sonny Clark, and Woody Shaw which Dexter recorded with Woody. This ensemble recorded live at Yoshi's. The two tenor frontline ensemble features tenor saxophonists Hadley Caliman & Noel Jewkes with a swinging rhythm section of Jeff Chambers and Eddie Marshall.

Maxine Gordon (Dexter's widow) will be present in a question and answer presentation. Maxine will also show a rare video featuring one of Dexter's last performances, as well as exhibiting some classic Dexter photographs.
Venue: Silos Jazz Club
530 Main Street, Napa, CA
Admission: $20.00 for members of Napa Valley Jazz Society; $40 for non-members
Time: 4 - 6:30 PM
Tickets: 707-224-JAZZ (707-224-5299)
Featuring: Daniel Jackson & Noel Jewkes, Tenors/ Larry Vuckovich, piano/Jeff Chambers, bass/ Eddie Marshall, drums

April 18th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Octet presents Swinging Big Band and Latin Sounds From the Golden Era of Jazz
Featuring jazz and south-of-the-border vocalist, Valeriana Quevedo. Plus special guest: legendary guitarist, Eddie Duran
Venue: The Oakmont/Berger Center
Berger Center, 6637 Oakmont Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Admission: $30 admission/refreshments served.
Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm
Tickets: For reservations call (707) 538-1976 Dick Dennis
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Valeriana Quevedo, vocalist, dancer / Jim Rothermel, reeds / Pete Yellin, reeds / Al Obidinski, bass / Akira Tana, drums / Hector Lugo, Latin percussion / Eddie Duran, guitar-special guest

March 20th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Presenting classic rare standards plus bebop masters' compositions, Ellington/Strayhorn and world music. Featuring Larry Vuckovich solo piano performing on the Fazioli piano concert grand . Complimentary hor's deurves, deserts, and wines will be served to thank our supporters.
Venue: Piedmont Piano - New Oakland store.
18th and San Pablo, Oakland, Ca
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 8:00pm,
Tickets: (510)-547-8188
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, solo piano


February 13th, Saturday
A Romantic Solo Piano Valentine's Concert / Plus Special Guest:
Multi-reed Saxophonist Noel Jewkes
Gualala Arts Presents: Larry Vuckovich: An Encore Solo Recital
A special night of romantic piano classics, paired with roses, champagne and chocolates, features the gems of Gershwin, Kern, Elllington, Strayhorn, Harry Warren, Johnny Mercer, plus the classical-Influenced compositions of Rodrigo and Dvorak.
Venue: Gualala Arts Center
46501 Gualala Road, Gualala, CA
Admission: $18 advance, $5 more day of concert, if available.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Purchase tickets online or at 800-838-3006
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, solo piano / Noel Jewkes, reeds

January 23rd, Saturday
Gualala Arts in association with Fred Adler KTDE (100.5 FM)
Presents: Latin and West Coast Sounds
Larry Vuckovich International Sextet with Valeriana Quevedo
Venue: Gulala Arts
46501 Gualala Road, Gualala
Please call 707-884-1138 for more info
Or e-mail info@gualalaarts.org.
Admission: Tickets are $28 advance, $5 more day of the concert if available.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: purchase tickets online or by calling 800-838-3006
Featuring: Valeriana Quevedo, vocals, dance / Larry Vuckovich, piano /  Noel Jewkes, tenor, baritone / Pete Yellin, tenor. alto / Buca Necak, bass / Akira Tana, drums / Hector Lugo, Latin percussion

2009

December 21st, Monday
New Blue Balkan Ensemble
Venue: Yoshi's San Francisco
1330 Fillmore St. at Eddy, San Francisco, Ca
For more info call: (415)-655-5600
Admission: $12 advance, $16 at the door
Time: 8:00pm to 10:45 pm
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Eric Golub, violin, viola / Tommy Kesecker, marimba / Michael Zisman, bass / Vince Delgado, Middle Eastern, Latin Percussion / Akira Tana, drums

December 7th , Monday
Interview with Chuy Varela: On KCSM 91.1 FM 3:00pm
Larry will be discussing current projects, concerts, and tours.
http://www.kcsm.org/

December 5th ,Saturday
Dr. Herb Wong and Palo Alto Jazz Alliance present: Jazz Piano Summit
Produced and Hosted by Dr. Herb Wong
Venue: Woodside Priory School - Rothrock Performance Hall
302 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA
Time: 7:30 PM
Admission: $30 General, $25 Members, $10 Students
Tickets: 650-345-9543 or e-mail harvey.mittler@myastound.net
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich / Susan Muscarella / Denny Zeitlin / Taylor Eigsti / Peter Barshay, bass / Akira Tana, drums

November 27th, Friday
Pete Yellin Quartet - Jazz In The Back Room
Venue: The Plaza Bistro
420 First Street East, Sonoma, CA
Admission: no cover charge
Time: 7 - 10 PM,
Tickets: 707-996- 4466
Featuring: Pete Yellin, alto sax, soprano / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Ron Belcher, bass / Vince Lateano, drums

The Legends of Jazz tour in Montana and Washington, including Spokane and Seattle, October 22nd - 28th, is presented by Singer and Simpson Production, including pianist Larry Vuckovich, and four other jazz masters: bassist Jeff Chambers (New York-San Francisco), drummer Eddie Marshall (San Francisco), tenor sax player Hadley Caliman (Seattle), and trombonist Curtis Fuller (Boston). Classic American Jazz doesn't get any better than this! Five 50-year veteran performers reunite for an experience of the jazz art at its highest level.

Oct. 28th, Wednesday
The Legends of Jazz
Tribute to legendary tenor saxophonist Hadley Caliman
Venue: Earshot Jazz Festival
Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101
Admission: $18 general, $10 students
Time: 8:00pm
Tickets: (206) 547-9787  (206) 720-7222

Oct. 26th, Monday
The Legends of Jazz
6 PM Cocktail Reception, Peacock Room, Davenport Hotel
Venue: Bing Crosby Theater
901 West Sprague Ave., Spokane, WA
Admission: $20, students $10
Time: 7:30 PM
Tickets: (509) 227-7638

Oct. 25th, Sunday
The Legends of Jazz
Venue: St. Anthony's Parish Hall
517 Tremont St., Missoula, MT 59801-3997
Admission: $55, includes food and beverage
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: (406) 543-3129

Oct. 24th, Saturday
The Legends of Jazz
Venue: Whitefish Golf Club Restaurant
1200 Highway 93 NorthWhitefish, MT
Admission: $25
Time: 8:00pm
Tickets:(406) 862-5285

Oct. 23rd, Friday
The Legends of Jazz
Venue: Christ United Methodist/First Congregational UCC
2900 9th Ave. South, Great Falls, MT 59405
Admission: $20 advance, $25 at the door
Time:8:00pm
Tickets: (406) 454-4316

Oct. 22nd, Thursday
The Legends of Jazz
Venue: Bozeman Ellen Theater
17 West Main St. Bozeman, MT 59715-4642
Admission: $25
Time: 8:00pm, Cocktails 7:00pm
Tickets: (406) 585-5885

Oct. 21st, Wednesday
San Francisco Jazz Festival
Jim Rothermej Swingtet in a Benny Goodman Centennial Salute (Opening for headliner Eddie Daniels Quartet)
Venue: Herbst Theater
Admission:  $25, $45 and $65
Time: 7:30pm
Featuring: Jim Rothermel, clarinet / Jim Zimmerman, vibes / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Al Obidinski, bass /
Akira Tana, drums

September 6th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Euro-Trash Trio +
One with vocalist-dancer Valeriana Quevedo
Featuring Larry's high energy European-born, hard swinging Latin Jazz rhythm section accented by his dynamic Puerto Rican-born percussionist. This date promises to be a swinging Labor Day Sunday musical bash of high-energy, uplifting Latin and Jazz music.
Venue: The BACH Society
Admission: $30
Time: 4:00 - 7:00pm
Tickets: (650)-726-4143
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich (Montenegro), piano / Buca Necak (Serbia), bass / Paul Van Wageningen (Holland), drums / Hector Lugo (Puerto Rico), Latin percussion / Valeriana Quevedo (USA), Jazz and Latin vocals

August 5th, Wednesday (Europe, Serbia/Vojvodina)
Venue: Novi Sad Novosadsko Muzicko Leto at Sinagoga
Time: 9:00pm
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Mike Zisman, bass / Chuck McPherson, drums / Josh Workman, guitar / Lazaro Del Toro Vega, Latin percussion

August 3rd, Monday (Europe, Montenegro)
Larry Vuckovich Trio plus guest guitarist Josh Workman
Venue: Kotor Art Festival
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Mike Zisman, bass / Chuck McPherson, drums / Josh Workman, guitar

July 31st,  Wednesday - Friday (Europe, Macedonia)
Larry Vuckovich Trio plus guest guitarist Josh Workman
Venue: Ohrid Summer Festival
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Mike Zisman, bass / Chuck McPherson, drums / Josh Workman, guitar

July 30th, Thursday (Europe, Macedonia)
Larry Vuckovich Trio plus guest guitarist Josh Workman
Venue: Bitola Summer Festival
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Mike Zisman, bass / Chuck McPherson, drums / Josh Workman, guitar

July 28th, Tuesday (Europe, Serbia)
Larry Vuckovich Trio plus special guests
Cuban percussionist, Lazaro Del Toro Vega and guitarist, Josh Workman
Venue: Belef - Belgrade Summer Festival
Fort Kalemegdan
Admission: FREE CONCERT
Time: 9:00pm
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Mike Zisman, bass / Chuck McPherson, drums / Josh Workman, guitar

May 28th, Thursday
Larry Vuckovich Euro Trash International Quartet featuring
Valeriana Quevedo
Performing hard-swinging, contemporary Jazz-Latin plus world music selections.
Bonus treat: creative Latin/Jazz dance presentation.
Venue: Yoshi's
510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
Admission:  first show $16, second show $16
Tickets: (510) 238-9200
Time: 8:00pm and 10:00pm
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano (Montenegro) / Valeriana Quevedo, vocals and dance (USA/Mexico) / Buca Necak, bass (Serbia) / Akira Tana, drums (USA/Japan) / Hector Lugo, Latin percussion (Puerto Rico) / Adrian Bermudez, dance (Nicaragua)

The Legends of Jazz mini tour in Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico, and Denver: May 7th - 10th, presented by Singer and Simpson Production, including pianist Larry Vuckovich, and four other jazz masters: bassist John Heard (Los Angeles), drummer Eddie Marshall (San Francisco), tenor sax player Hadley Caliman (Seattle), and trombonist Julian Priester (Seattle). Classic American Jazz doesn't get any better than this! Five 50-year veteran performers reunite for an experience of the jazz art at its highest level.

May 10th, Sunday
The Legends of Jazz
Venue: Dazzle Supper Club,Denver
Premier jazz nightclub in the Rockies
930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203
Admission: $25
Time: 5 PM and 7 PM
Tickets: (303) 839-5100

May 9th, Saturday
The Legends of Jazz
Prior to the concert, dine al fresco at the Mountain View Restaurant at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Experience Colorado Fusion cuisine, inspired by locally grown ingredients with accents from the Southwest. To make reservations, click here or call 538-4060 Make an evening of it! Book a room at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort and relax in style. The resort is pleased to extend a special rate for any of our concert attendees of $99 (plus tax and resort fees).
Venue: Cheyenne Mountain Resort
3225 Broadmoor Valley Road, Colorado Springs CO 80906
Admission:  $25-$35
KRCC members are $25 (must purchase tickets at KRCC), $30 Advance tickets, $35 day of show
Time: 8:00pm
Tickets: 719-538-4000

May 8th, Friday
The Legends of Jazz
Venue: El Monte Sagrado, Taos, exquisite resort and spa
317 Kit Carson Rd., Taos, NM 87571
Admission: $30
Time: 8:00pm
Tickets: (575) 758-3502.

May 7th, Thursday
The Legends of Jazz
Sponsored by Friends of Santa Fe Jazz.
Venue: Vanessie of Santa Fe, renowned continental grill and piano bar
434 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
Admission: $40
Time: 8:00
Tickets: (505) 982-9966

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