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Adam Larson

"I said jazz oh ya said..."

About Me

Jazz Artist and Composer, Adam Larson, has been playing saxophone since 5th grade. Since then, Larson has garnered numerous awards that showcase both his abilities as a soloist and as a composer. Recently, Adam was selected to participate in the 2008 Telluride Student All Star Ensemble, was the winner of the 2008 Jupiter XO Solo Competition, and was selected for the 2008 Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Program at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. Adam was also selected to play in the 2008 Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensemble, 2008 Jazz Band of America and was named a youngARTS National Honorable Mention Finalist, and an Illinois Regional Award Winner for the National Foundation for the Advance of the Arts Jazz Saxophone category. He has also been awarded best Jazz Composition and Improvisation for 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 Illinois All-State Composition Contest, and was a member of the 2007/2008 Illinois All-State Honors Jazz Combo. In addition Larson was a member of the 2007 Monterey Jazz Festival Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, 2007 Inaugural Jazz Band of America, and was 1 of 15 invitees to the 2007 Jazz Rising Stars Program at the Steans Institute for Young Artists invitation only workshop at Ravinia, in Chicago, IL. Larson has had the privilege to work with James Moody, Rufus Reid, Jim Mcneely, Billy Childs, Matt Wilson, Terrance Blanchard, Shelly Berg, Nathan Davis, Dr. Billy Taylor, Winard Harper, Curtis Fuller, Butch Warren, Wynton Marsalis, John McNeil, Bob Montgomery and many others . Larson will be attending the Manhattan School of Music in the fall on a full-tuition scholarship.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/13/2006
Band Website: adamlarsonjazz.com
Band Members: Transcending Anonymity- Original by Adam LarsonAdam Larson- saxophone Adam Kromelow- piano Jeff Koch- bass David Hardy- drumsMoment's Notice- John ColtraneAdam Larson- saxophone Jason Burger- drums Jonathan Stein- bassPreliminary Paradox- Original by Adam Larson Adam Larson- Tenor Saxophone Gabe Medd- Trumpet Adam Kromelow- Piano Sam Selinger- Bass Bryan Carter- DrumsThe Burn- Original by Adam LarsonAdam Larson- Tenor Saxophone Gabe Medd- Trumpet Adam Kromelow- Piano Sam Selinger- Bass Bryan Carter- Drums
Influences: Joshua Redman, John Coltrane, Matt Wilson, Eric Alexander, Chris Potter, Vincent Herring, George Coleman, Kenny Garrett, Ornette Coleman, Joe Lovano, Herbie Hankcock The Roots, Soulive, Digable Planets, Larry Goldings, Dexter Gordon, Oliver Nelson, Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Stefon Harris, Ron Blake, Christian McBride, Ron Carter, Donald Harrison, Bird, Sonny Stitt, Freddie Hubbard, McCoy Tyner, Bobby Mcferrin, Joe Henderson, Elvin Jones, Larry Young, Mingus, Jackie McLean, Robert Glasper, Jaleel Shaw, Clark Terry, Billy Taylor, Dr. David Baker, Rasheed Ali, Joey Calderazzo, Micheal Brecker, Greg Tardy, Jameel Roberts, Art Tatum, Lenny Tristano, Lee Konitz, Eric Alexander, Chris Dave, Alex Han, Carl Allen, Horace Silver, Miles Davis, Red Garland, Jeremy Pelt, Miguel Zenon, Nicholas Payton, Brain Blade, Eric Harland, Nat Reeves, Jeff Tain Watts, et al.
Sounds Like: Hopefully like Adam Larson someday
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Manhattan School Of Music-here I come!

Yo I'm off to the Manhattan School of Music on a full-tuition scholarship in the fall! Thanks to all of you who have supported me over the past years! www.msmnyc.edu  ...
Posted by Adam Larson on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:30:00 PST

2008 Next Generation Jazz Orchestra/Jupiter XO Solo Comp/2008 Betty Carter Jazz Ahead

Yo I made the 2008 Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. We will be performing at the North Sea Jazz Festival, (Netherlands) and the Monterey Jazz Festival in '08! www.montereyjazzfestival.org I'm in New Or...
Posted by Adam Larson on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:29:00 PST

2008 Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensemble/2008 Jazz Band of America

The grammy band was an amazing experience. check out the details at www.grammyintheschools.com! Jazz Band of America was also great. I got a chance to work with Shelly Berg and reunite with a bunch o...
Posted by Adam Larson on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:24:00 PST

youngARTS 2007-2008

Hey all- Dropping a line b/c I was named a 2007-2008 NFAA National Honorable Mention Award Finalist and an Illinois Regional Award Winner! On the tip...! Peace, Adam
Posted by Adam Larson on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:37:00 PST

Grammy Band 2008/SGM Composotion Contest Results/Town and City Article

Hey all- Just giving you the latest. I was named a selctee to the 2008 Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensemble. I also received first place for best Jazz Composition, Improvisation and 2nd place in Arrang...
Posted by Adam Larson on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 08:50:00 PST

Check me out on NPR and CNN

check out the next gen band on NPR http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1457277 5 i solo on au privave ( 3rd to last tune, right after trumpet) and then on Mr. PC (I'm the second tenor ...
Posted by Adam Larson on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:46:00 PST

New Press- Im in the Pantagraph and the Vidette

Hey check out these two links for the latest of what the press has to say: The Pantagraph: http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2007/08/13/news/doc46bfca 2a8c48b374826863.txt http://www.pantagraph.com/...
Posted by Adam Larson on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 08:03:00 PST

2007 Next Generation Jazz Orchestra!!!!!!

Hey all I was selected for the 2007 Next Generation Jazz Orchestra! As a part of this group I will get to play w/ other extremely talented high school students at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola  and Swee...
Posted by Adam Larson on Fri, 06 Apr 2007 10:12:00 PST

Jazz Band of America 2007!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey I made the Jazz Band of America! We get to open up for the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and chill with Wynton and the whole group!!!!
Posted by Adam Larson on Sat, 23 Dec 2006 07:51:00 PST

SGM Composition Contest Results/Grammy Band

Hey I just found out that my a piece I wrote won best jazz composition in for IMEA's secondary genral music compostion contest, and I also took first place honors in the improvisation category. I was ...
Posted by Adam Larson on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 01:44:00 PST