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Larry Wilson - No Secrets - No Lies

Larry Wilson is a native of Cleveland, Ohio but was raised Jacksonville, Florida. He began his love affair with music at the tender age of 3-playing the drums in church. He began his formal education in music at Landon Middle School for the Performing Arts, later Lavilla Middle School of the Arts. He attended high school at the prestigious Douglas Anderson School For the Performing Arts and went on to attend the Florida State School of Music and majored in Jazz Studies.

Larry has since played overseas-visiting the countries of Spain, France, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the Bahamas. He has also worked with many notable Jazz musicians and artists, some of which include: Scotty Barnhart, Theo Crocker, Marcus Roberts, Linda Cole, Longineu Parsons, Terry "Doc" Handy, Jamison Ross, Eric Reed, Mark Pender, Calvin Newborn, The Micah Bethea Band, Dayve Stewart, and many more. He has also appeared with notable artists in other genres such as Kirk Franklin, Alexis Speight, Tasha Cobbs, Donnie McClurkin, Judith McAllister, Vashawn Mitchell, William McDowell, Deitrick Haddon, Jonothan Nelson, Jason Nelson, Stephen Hurd, Kim Burrell, Chantae Cann, Dwele, Silk, and many more. His collaborations have resulted in Stellar award nominations. Larry has also participated on Grammy-nominated projects that include Dorinda Clarke-Cole's Living It.

He is the COO and Co-Founder of The Cloud Music, LLC and the founder and chief producer of Truth Music Productions (formerly Stimulus Music). Larry also serves in the Music Ministry at the St. Paul Church of Jacksonville under Bishop John E. Guns as well as musical director for many artists and bands around the country. As a producer and session musician, Larry has over 30 album credits to his name, and counting.

Larry is married to wife, Christine, and has a daughter, Chrissa, and a son, Isaiah. "These are the people on earth I want to be MOST proud of me!" - L. Wilson

CD DESCRIPTION
A bold and exciting blend of Jazz, Fusion, Soul, and Gospel. This musical journey thoughtfully celebrates the deep tradition of Jazz while exploring the creative innovations that are progressing this music forward. Blending a myriad of sounds and instruments both acoustic and electronic, this musical journey promises a spectrum of sonic delight that's sure to appeal to music lovers everywhere.

Track (Time) - composer

1. On The Move (8:14) Composed by Larry Wilson and David Stewart

2. Ode to Oscar (6:39) Composed by Larry Wilson

3. Little Sunflower (6:57) Composed by Freddie Hubbard Arrangement by Larry Wilson and Joshua Bowlus

4. We Found Love (4:29) Composed by Calvin Harris Arrangement by Larry Wilson

5. You Seem Familiar {Feat. Akia Uwanda} (7:49) Lyrics by: Akia Uwanda Music Composed by Larry Wilson

6. Open Sesame (7:45) Composed by Larry Wilson

7. The Afterglow (7:22) Composed by Larry Wilson

8. Love Me in a Special Way {Feat. Celest Betton} (5:23) Composed by El Debarge Arrangement by Larry Wilson

9. The Lord's Prayer (3:11) Arrangement by Larry Wilson

10. Light (6:35) Composed by Larry Wilson

11. Midnight Oil (4:00) Composed by Larry Wilson

12. Release (4:33) Composed by Larry Wilson

13.Blue Skin (7:45) Composed by Larry Wilson

14. See You (4:59) Lyrics and Music by Larry Wilson

15. Tuti's Jig (6:57) Composed by Larry Wilson

16. April in Paris (6:39) Lyrics by E. Y. Harburg Composed by Vernon Duke Arrangement by Larry Wilson

Player and instrument:

*Larry Wilson- Drums, Percussion, Hammond B3 organ, Fender Rhodes, Piano, Synthesizers, Bass guitar, Vocals

*Joshua Bowlus- Piano, Fender Rhodes

*Lawrence Buckner- Upright Bass

*Daniel Dickenson- Alto Saxophone

*Todd Delgudice- Tenor Saxophone

*Ray Callendar- Trumpet, Flugal Horn

*David Stewart- Alto and Tenor Saxophones

*Mike Perez- Upright Bass

*Jeremy Sauer- Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

*Cory Wilcox- Trombone

*Jesus Rodriguez- Tenor Sax

*Bryant Patterson- Trombone

*Celest Betton- Vocals

Akia Uwanda- Vocals



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