bertrand Posted July 24, 2006 Report Posted July 24, 2006 I talked to Larry III a few months ago, and he told me about this upcoming Festival in Newark, NJ. It sounded great! It's supposed to be the second week of August. I haven't had a chance to call him, but since that part of the larryyoungmusic website isn't up yet, I will have to do so. Anyone know anything before I call him up? Thanks, Bertrand. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted July 24, 2006 Report Posted July 24, 2006 This is the first I've heard of it. Any info would be appreciated. Quote
andybleaden Posted July 24, 2006 Report Posted July 24, 2006 Wow.....that would be worth attending. Is there anyway we can help to publiscise it with our contacts etc. Hope it can get recorded or even filmed for prosperity......wonder who they will get in.....would it be too much to ask George Braith? Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted July 24, 2006 Report Posted July 24, 2006 If it was supposed to be the second week of August, chaces are they've either already established the line-up or it's not happening. Quote
bertrand Posted July 24, 2006 Author Report Posted July 24, 2006 (edited) I'll try to call Larry this week. I've just been super busy in the last few months, and I was under the impression that the website would be working by now. It seems like they will need help advertising at this point. I was in touch with him, but haven't heard from him in a while. The line-up was quite amazing - he contacted basically anyone still alive who ever recorded even a note with Larry II. I'll keep you guys posted. Bertrand. Edited August 1, 2006 by bertrand Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted July 25, 2006 Report Posted July 25, 2006 According to Pete Fallico's story on Melvin Davis, that's who's going to be on. Here's the link http://www.doodlinlounge.com/artist.html MG Quote
7/4 Posted July 26, 2006 Report Posted July 26, 2006 One would think that if they were going to have it this year, they would have anounced it by now. Quote
bertrand Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Posted July 31, 2006 (edited) I left a voice mail last night. I'll post back with updates. Bertrand. Edited August 1, 2006 by bertrand Quote
bertrand Posted August 1, 2006 Author Report Posted August 1, 2006 (edited) I just spoke to Larry III. The festival is going to happen, but at a date still to be determined. The website now has some information. The following artists have committed to appear: George Benson trio with Melvin davis Lenny White Joe Chambers Houston Person James 'Blood' Ulmer Dave Holland Herbert Morgan Bobby Hutcherson McCoy Tyner/Stanley Clarke/Billy Cobham Nathan Davis Onaje Allen Gumbs Dave Blocker (a vocalist who sang in a group with Larry called The Challengers) More info as it becomes available. Bertrand. Edited August 1, 2006 by bertrand Quote
ep1str0phy Posted August 1, 2006 Report Posted August 1, 2006 (edited) That's an extremely formidable lineup. Nice to see Herbert Morgan in there. Edited August 1, 2006 by ep1str0phy Quote
andybleaden Posted August 1, 2006 Report Posted August 1, 2006 (edited) Sure would. I wish I could travel to see that lot play. Hope someone records it on film at least for others to enjoy and remember later. It would be a shame if that did not happen for this. Edited August 1, 2006 by andybleaden Quote
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