Larry Tamanini is an American jazz guitarist and composer. He is the leader of the Larry Tamanini Group and is also involved in duets, solo works, and other side projects. His style incorporates elements of bebop and contemporary jazz, latin jazz, and jazz fusion.
Currently performing every Monday at Villa Capri in Doylestown and every Thursday at Bowman’s Tavern in New Hope
Doylestown guitarist Larry Tamanini bridges the gap between all styles and skill levels with his long standing community jazz jam
Larry plays guitar from the point of view of the many jazz legends and icons that he has performed with while bringing a new perspective and incisive style to the history of great jazz guitarists from Philadelphia. With an immediately identifiable tone trained on jazz classics, blues, and his own unique tone, Larry combines the best aspects of vintage sounds with his own material to thrilling effect.
“Jazz Album of the Week: Guitarist Larry Tamanini Puts Music and Philadelphia ‘Front and Center’.”
“Matt Silver WRTI/NPR”
Upcoming Shows
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Monday night Jazz Jam Villa Capri 7pm-10pm
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Thursday Jazz at Bowman’s Tavern 6pm-9pm
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jazz jam Villa Capri
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Thursday Night Jazz at Bowman’s
6pm-9pm
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Monday Jazz Jam Villa Capri
7pm-10pm
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Thursday Jazz at Bowman’s Tavern
6pm-9pm
New Album Out Now
Larry’s last release in late 2019 Front and Center featured 6 original compositions and was recorded using state of the art audio. Front and Center received much critical acclaim and airplay on WRTI, WBGO, and WKRP
Discography
Larry’s discography as a leader features two very different albums that showcase his developing mastery in small group setting and his poignant compositional skills
Front and Center
Released in 2019 Front and Center showcases Larry as a composer with 6 original and memorable songs.
Larry is joined by The Hazelrigg Brothers and John O’Reilly Jr.
This album was produced by The Hazelrigg Brothers and is available on Outer Marker Records, BlueCoast Music. and all major platforms.
Lookin’ Into It
Larry’s first release in 2012 is a classic organ drum trio album with drum legend Byron Landham and George Laks on B3
Lookin’ Into It was produced by Ian Kelly and Eli Ward and recorded by Jim Salamone. It was also the first album to be released on New Hope Records. Lookin’ Into It was also WRTI in Philadelphia's top releases landing in many top 10 lists for album of the year.