As per our current Database, Larry Willis is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Larry Willis is 81 years, 4 months and 9 days old. Larry Willis will celebrate 82rd birthday on a Friday 20th of December 2024. Below we countdown to Larry Willis upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Larry Willis |
Occupation | Pianist |
Age | 81 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Born | December 20, 1942 (New York) |
Birthday | December 20 |
Town/City | New York |
Nationality | New York |
Larry Willis’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Larry Willis was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.
Specialized in jazz fusion rock music, bebop, and avant-garde. He was honored with Howard University's Benny Golson Jazz Master Award in 2012.
He studied music theory for a year at the Manhattan School of Music after which he began playing with jazz alto saxophonist Jackie McLean.
He began a seven-year gig as the keyboardist for Blood, Sweat & Tears in 1972.
He was born into a family and neighborhood that embraced jazz, and his brother was a piano player.
His first recording was an Aaron Copland opera with the Music and Arts Chorale Ensemble under Leonard Bernstein's direction.