Andy LaVerne

Andy LaVerne
Born: Dec 4, 1947 in New York, NY
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Genre: Jazz
Styles: Fusion, Post-Bop, Hard Bop, Soul-Jazz
Biography: A fine keyboardist who has ranged in styles from Bill Evans to Chick Corea and fusion, Andy LaVerne has managed to avoid predictability throughout his career. He began studying as a classical piano student at Juilliard when he was eight. After discovering jazz, LaVerne had some important lessons from ...Read full biography
Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Vol. 28 (Andy Laverne at Maybeck)
Released: 1993
Label: Concord Jazz
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The Maybeck Recital Hall series has given many post-bop pianists a rare opportunity to record solo. Andy LaVerne, who is normally heard with trios, sounds surprisingly comfortable in the solo setting. ...Read full review
In the Mood for a Classic
Released: 1994
Label: Steeplechase
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This brilliant solo CD features pianist Andy LaVerne covering 17 of Bud Powell's memorable compositions, including famous works and obscure tunes. LaVerne's approach to Powell's music is different from ...Read full review
More Andy LaVerne albums: Main Albums (36), Compilations (1)
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