Larry Fuller

Larry Fuller

Hard-Swinging Mainstream Pianist

NYC-based jazz pianist known for emotive, hard-swinging style and collaborations with jazz legends.

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About

Larry Fuller is an internationally acclaimed jazz pianist based in New York City, performing in the mainstream jazz tradition. He was the last pianist with legendary bassist Ray Brown's Trio and has performed with jazz giants including Ernestine Anderson, Jeff Hamilton, and John Pizzarelli. Since 2013, Fuller leads the Larry Fuller Trio, known for its emotive, swinging style and program versatility.

Music Style

Fuller plays hard-swinging mainstream jazz rooted in bop, stride, swing, and blues traditions. His style combines the influences of Oscar Peterson and Phineas Newborn Jr. with the blues acumen of Gene Harris and the swinging drive of Monty Alexander.

Background

Hometown
Toledo, Ohio
Instruments
piano
Active
1976-present

Similar Artists

If you like Oscar Peterson, Gene Harris, and Monty Alexander — you'll love this artist

Oscar Peterson
Fuller's playing brings to mind Peterson's style; both are known for polished technique and emotive swing
95%
Gene Harris
Fuller plays muscular, harmonically advanced blues similar to Harris's approach
90%
Monty Alexander
Both share swinging drive and versatility across multiple jazz styles
85%

Notable Collaborations

Ray BrownJeff HamiltonJohn PizzarelliErnestine AndersonStanley TurrentinePhil WoodsClark TerryHerb Ellis
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Upcoming Events

Larry Fuller's next NYC show is Friday, September 18 at Mezzrow.

Larry Fuller Trio

Mezzrow

piano • Headliner

Sep 18

Larry Fuller Trio

Mezzrow

piano • Headliner

Sep 18

Larry Fuller Trio

Mezzrow

piano • Headliner

Sep 19

Larry Fuller Trio

Mezzrow

piano • Headliner

Sep 19

Past Events

Larry Fuller Trio

Mezzrow

piano • Headliner

Jul 2

Larry Fuller Trio

Mezzrow

piano • Headliner

Jul 2