Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
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Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
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
Saturday, July 19
Larry Vuckovich: Hector Lugo Jazz/Latin Trio
Esteemed Afro-Cuban style, Puerto Rican percussionist/vocalist, Hector Lugo has mastered the Caribbean folkloric forms of Cuban & Puerto Rican music. Also, he is strongly steeped into jazz, bebop playing – swinging and creating a strong 4/4 groove in the style of another great Puerto Rican, Ray Barreto. Hector has recorded several CDs with Larry Vuckovich developing close chemistry. Together along with veteran bassist Doug Miller, they will take the Keys Bistro audience on an exciting journey into the worlds of jazz, Latin & World Music. Another plus: Hector possesses a magnificent voice adding another dimension to the program. Don’t miss this unusual, powerful program!
Venue:
Keys Jazz Bistro
498 Broadway, San Francisco, 94133
Admission: $40
Time: 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM (two shows)
Tickets:
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We strongly recommend, arriving before 30 minutes before the show to secure your seat. First come, first serve seating applies.
Sunday, August 31
Roni Ben-Hur & Larry Vuckovich
Guitarist Roni Ben-Hur and pianist Larry Vuckovich have developed a close musical chemistry, both having an affinity for showcasing their prowess in bebop, as well as various styles within World Music. They will treat the audience to a wide-ranging and exciting set of tunes, including selections honoring the great Charlie Parker just two days after what would have been his 105th birthday.
Venue: Piedmont Piano, 1728 San Pablo Ave. @ 18th, Oakland 94612
Admission: $25 in advance / $30 at the door
Time: 5PM
Tickets: TicketTailor
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Kai Lyons, guitar / Doug Miller, bass / Hector Lugo, Latin percussion