Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
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Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home Watch Live on YouTube
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
October 12, Sunday Afternoon
Jackie Ryan & Larry Vuckovich: Sunday, October 12, 4 PM @ Mill Valley Community Church
The time has come once again to return to the beautiful atmospheric, attractive & soulful con- cert setting of the Mill Valley Community Church. The feeling and the acoustics of this beauti- ful venue are exceptional – making it inspiring to perform. Jackie Ryan, the exceptional, out- standing vocalist of our time, has developed an amazing trait: she gets stronger – better and better, as the years continue. The same is true for Jazz/World Music pianist Larry Vuckovich, who has been working together with Jackie for over 30 years touring, concertizing and record- ing. Both Jackie and Larry standout musically – holding unique positions as being the most versatile musicians on the jazz scene. Don’t miss this program that will include rare standards, blues, gospel, bebop – vocalese and South American classics!
Venue: Community Church-Mill Valley,
8 Olive Street Mill Valley, CA 94941
Donation: $28.52
Time: 4PM
Tickets: eventbrite
Featuring: Jackie Ryan & Larry Vuckovich
October 19, Sunday Afternoon
Larry Vuckovich All Star Quartet
Pianist/bandleader, Larry Vuckovich gained recognition as being about the most versatile in the field of jazz. His playing along with his ensembles, presentations, is something quite unique on the jazz scene today. His repertoire is basically unmatched containing a wide-ranging diverse jazz styles including: swinging jazz/bebop, Afro-Cuban Latin salsa, Brazilian classics, funky blues and boogaloo sounds, World Music having selections including the sound from the Balkans, North Africa, Middle East, also tango jazz and flamenco jazz + more. His concerts take the audience on a musical journey satisfying many different tastes.
The Larry Vuckovich All Star Quartet will perform wide-ranging material including swinging jazz/bebop, Afro-Cuban Latin jazz, World Music selection or two - presenting the music from the Balkans – Gypsy Roma influence, also Cuban/African pieces featuring powerful Puerto Rican vocalist/percussionist Hector Lugo singing authentically exciting historic Latin/South American music selections.
Venue: Brannan Center,
1407 3rd Street, Calistoga, CA 94515
Tickets: $20 (Member Price: $15-$18)
Time: 3PM
Tickets: eventbrite
Featuring:
Larry Vuckovich – piano, vocals
Kai Lyons – guitar, vocals
Doug Miller – bass
Hector Lugo – Latin percussion, featured vocalist