Larry Goldings interviewed by Pablo Held

When I was a kid I was listening to Larry’s playing on John Scofield‘s masterpiece record “Hand Jive”. Later when I was getting into playing the piano myself I used to play a long with it a lot. The line up, the repertoire and the amazing playing by Larry on organ and piano just put a spell on me. While my parents became fans of Larry’s music I followed them along, listening a lot to Larry’s own “Intimacy Of the Blues”, Scofield’s “Groove Elation”, Michael Brecker’s “Time Is Of The Essence” and other records. After a while I had most of Larry’s records, either through my parents or through my own purchases. My favorite Larry Goldings Trio record was always “Sweet Sience” and though I love everything that Larry has done, I have a special soft spot for this particular record. There was a time where I would only listen to my three favorite songs from that record : “Asimov”, “This Guy’s In Love With You” and “Spring Is Here” on repeat … to this day I still go back to that record a lot and I keep noticing news things in the music - it keeps on giving!
When I was 17 years old I had a lesson with great pianist and composer Florian Ross and he played me “Sticky Mack” from Larry’s piano trio record “Awareness”, a record that I didn’t know until that point. I was blown away! I’d say that “Awareness” is one of my top five favorite piano trio records of all time!
I got to talk to Larry a couple of times after concerts of him that I attended and he was always very kind and generous in sharing his memories when I asked him about stuff. This is our first lengthy conversation and I enjoyed it a lot. Thanks for talking to me, Larry!
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[@Josh-yi4gr]

Larry is so OUT THERE. A pure GENIUS. Thank you Larry for making this world so great with your groove

[@Josh-yi4gr]

Pablo when you can, please can you try to interview Pete Bernstein? These interviews I just found, thank you so much for posting these its so cool! I grew up listening to and loving all these funky cats and now we can look into all their great careers through your interviews. Thanks!!! 😊

[@PabloHeldmusic]

Josh! It's planned, Pete and me will have a talk sometime soon!

[@Josh-yi4gr]

Very interesting about Sweet Science that album was different it was so unique I remember I went out in bought the CD in the summer of 2002 i was just so BLOWN AWAY

[@PabloHeldmusic]

@@Josh-yi4gr me too!!

[@karlvanbeckum9029]

Absolutely dig Larry Goldings and all his work. I got to experience the trio at The Dakota in Minneapolis, and it was one of the best gigs I've been to in a along time. Thanks for these interviews!

[@christophmunch4796]

Will recommend this great interview to my students! Thank you very much!

[@PabloHeldmusic]

Danke Christoph!

[@JacopoMazza]

Thank u Pablo!

[@teelurizzo8542]

Thanks for sharing this great interview. I particularly love Larry's stories about 'Time Is of The Essence' sessions. An amazing record.

[@PabloHeldmusic]

thank you!

[@tomarikawa]

Larrry is a genious! Interesting insides explined with a twinkle in his eye. Very similar like his playing! :-). Thanks Pablo for getting this available. The "Investigations" series is so awesome.

[@PabloHeldmusic]

Thank you Tommi!

[@joaopedromarri6410]

Thanks to both for doing this

[@PabloHeldmusic]

thanks for watching, João!

[@TheBebopyo]

Wonderful interview,thank you

[@PabloHeldmusic]

Cheers Bob!

[@ScottGilliamGuitar]

This is such a great interview Pablo! Thank you!

[@PabloHeldmusic]

Thanks Scott!!

[@jazzcalle]

Thanks Pablo! This is great! :)

[@PabloHeldmusic]

Thanks Calle!!

[@kjannuska]

This is a great interview! Super honest, no bullshit - just like his playing! Thanks Pablo! Just discovering your channel and your beautiful music. Congrats!

[@PabloHeldmusic]

Karl! Thanks for the kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed this!!

[@raymondkarlsson9794]

So much here. Thanks!

[@PabloHeldmusic]

thanks Raymond

[@timhoheisel8939]

This is really fun to watch!

[@PabloHeldmusic]

Danke Tim!

[@lawrencewhite4362]

Damn! This was so interesting and funny and informative!!! Thank you. I love Larry Goldings and I love how much more of his stuff I have yet to get into! X

[@PabloHeldmusic]

That’s for the kind words Lawrence!

[@lawrencewhite4362]

@@PabloHeldmusic ruclips.net/video/8o0AqL3hv20/видео.html Have you heard this live recording, Pablo?? It's just so, so good. Truly worthy of release as a live album I'd say! Credit to whoever recorded it at the Bimhuis..! The performance of, and solo Larry gives, in 'Luiza' (about 1h11min in) is transportingly beautiful xx

[@mitchkahle314]

Nice interviews.

[@PabloHeldmusic]

Thanks Mitch!

[@edouardmonnin]

Thanks !

[@PabloHeldmusic]

You're welcome!

[@steiningebraekhus9818]

❤

[@NikosCharalambousmusic]

Ha! Great ending!!!

[@PabloHeldmusic]

you made it until the end ;-) !!

[@tomarikawa]

Pablo and Larry, just came across this: ruclips.net/video/t9NrO1sQSFA/видео.html: Larry on Piano massaging many of my favourite Sco tunes. While making me feel really high on listening to this, It made me so sad about Dennis Irwing. R.I.P.!