"TRUTH IN RHYTHM" - Larry Dunn (Earth, Wind and Fire), Part 1 of 4
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Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott Goldfine - musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove.
Featured in Part 1 of this 4-part series (see Part 2 here • "TRUTH IN RHYTHM" - La... ): Keyboardist extraordinaire Larry Dunn helped transform Earth, Wind and Fire into one of the all-time most successful R&B bands, with sales of more than 100 million albums worldwide, and in all 32 gold and platinum/multiplatinum singles and albums. EWF also collected six Grammys out of 13 nominations, four American Music Awards, a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Grammys' Lifetime Achievement Award, among other industry honors.
In addition to playing organ, synthesizer, piano and clavinet, Dunn served as the band's musical director. As one of the key people behind the scene, much of the group's musical success can be attributed to him. He also rehearsed EWF for live stage performances and wrote many of the musical segues and medleys. He had major creative influence in such classics as "Shining Star," "Spirit," "Be Ever Wonderful," "Runnin'," "See The Light," "Let Me Talk," "And Love Goes On," "Jupiter," and other melodies that continue to live on in the hearts of fans and popular music lovers.
Dunn's other production and performance credits include the Emotions, Level 42, Ronnie Laws, George Duke, Lenny White, Paulinho Da Costa, Foley, Ramsey Lewis, Caldera, Hubert Laws, Stanley Turrentine, Dianne Reeves, Brian Culbertson, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Stanley Clarke and Deniece Williams. Since 1988, Dunn and his wife Luisa have been involved with production projects, writing music for Japanese television commercials, film and studio work.
He released his first solo album in 1996 called Lover's Silhouette and in 2008 released N2 the Journey, which includes involvement of many of the high profile artists just mentioned. Dunn also continues to perform and maintain a busy schedule.
In this comprehensive series recorded from his home L.A. studio, he covers every aspect of his career. Later on he demonstrates some famous melodies on his keyboard and has wife and musical companion Luisa join in. This is a can't-miss journey with a modern funk-R&B-pop giant.
Recorded February 2018
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Thank you Larry Dunn for all the great music.
I saw Larry with earth wind and fire in 1978 in Baltimore at the civic center. I was 17 years old. And was at awe. Hearing him play keyboards. God bless you my brother.
I love these music stories, thanks Larry dunn, dopest key boardest, hands down
Larry Dunn!!!! One of the original members of Earth Wind & Fire was the heart beat of the music!!! God bless you. A brilliant Genius!!! ❤
Mr. Larry Dunn. Give Him Some. RIP Maurice White.
Larry was gracious enough to lead the interviewer from point to point who seemed nervous conducting this interview.
Larry deserves plenty of dap♥
I remember seeing a young Larry Dunn with EF&F I believe 1973 at a concert at Virginia State University I don't know why I went to the concert because I had never heard of them but they were awesome I saw them a few years later at a concert in Richmond Va with Ramsey Lewis and Richard Pryor one of the best concerts I've ever seen .
I've always maintained that Larry Dunn was the secret weapon to the juggernaut that was Earth Wind & Fire.
No doubt you're right. Their sound suffered when he left.
Brilliantbeing Maurice white was clearly the center of that universe. Dunn was a kid mentored by White. Without White, EWF would not have existed period. There were other events that caused the band to suffer.
Wasn't a secret.
As mentioned by Dunn - Charles Stepney's influence was the dominating element that established the E W & F sound.
Case in point. Zanzibar!!!
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Great stories Larry especially Jimi Hendrix showing up. Denver had some great musician come out.
Larry's a cool dude. Inspired me so much.
My bad Larry God first, you right its good to hear, people are spiritual to Jesus christ God almighty, no matter the statis in life, on point brother. 🙏🏾
One of my favorite keyboardists Larry Dunn!!!!!
Larry Dunn like Dexter Wansel is a wizard on key boards...that james brown baritone sax player thar referred to was St. Claire Pinkney...I was a fan his playing also..that groove that Dunn plays near the end of Sing a Song is classic!
i really love this interview with the keyboard man himself Larry Dunn(love these guys)
LD is a Musical Genius, & a Badass MoFo, One of my musical Heroes !!! Love U !
RIP MAURICE WHITE FREDDIE WHITE &ANDREW WOOLFOLK!
Amen..
I remember being around Larry Dunn with my friend Gerald R.I.P. they doing a gig together
I love Larry man. One of the greats.
What a great interview, hats off to you Scott!
Incredible
What a gem.
Larry is so talented and so is his Beautiful Wife
The greatest group ever. Am a 80s baby so I remember seeing my dad with those amazing album covers. I went back and listened to their catalog and u might thing am crazy but they were tapping into that thing that certain musicians are blessed to tap into. So much I want to say about this group lol
YES! GREATEST GROUP EVER!! Coming from a fellow 80s baby!!!
Super interview how he jumped Album to Album and Larry Dunn remembers everything like it was yesterday. Great info from the musical director.
I really enjoyed this interview. Good job!
This is great! I remember my young group back then had an opportunity to listen to these guys in Denver rehearsing in spot in a basement in Parkhill! Memories … 😊❤
The G.O.A.T! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Fantastic interview with a fantastic musician and a very cool person! Thank you Larry, for putting in the time to hone your craft and sharing your God-given gifts with the world!
It is amazing the influence of James Brown, his DNA is present in every musical fiber of the American blood stream
Absolutely!!!!
I played with Steve & Greg the sax player from Philly ! That’s wild !
I’m in my sixties and I say you Larry and the Original EWF and listening to this interview showed why a Jamaican-Canadian who awed at your playing from then still awing at your humble musical ride still has the energy to play.......such blessings to my musical soul........thanks💯💯💯🆙🆙
One of my favorite musicians and people!
Great stories:) It seem all musicians start out really young:)!! Thank you!
These guys are so Amazing Larry music is so amazing the band is the Greatest
Legend 🎶🎹🎼
Thank you very much for your info and story Mr. Dunn. You inspired me to pursue music a long time ago....your work is completely magical, I always thought that you are completely different from every other keyboard /synthesizer player! The work you did with EWF just stands timeless....I never heard many of your sounds in other funk jazz bands....songs like jupiter and magic mind..... I guess that Maurice White used some unbelievable production skills and choices that didn't hurt either. The piano on Fantasy sounds so majestic bright and deep! Also....the group Free Life was a great spinoff....was that just Phillip Baileys' project? Or did you write on that also? Thank you very much for sharing this Brother!
I know what that $12 felt like back then.... RIGHT ON!!!!
Larry is a good Brother.
Denver in the house
Wow I never knew Mr Dunn was a mulit-instrumentalist. Most likely he influenced the EWF sound.
44:15 Old School lesson to be learned.
4th listen to this informative interview.
It's called Passion and Larry has had it since he was 2.
5th listen-
I am listening reading to find out what and who is Larry Dunne okay he is a musician with us wind & fire I'm still
Larry Dunn was my crush!I had a serious crush on him❤
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Check out the book DO YOU REMEMBER? CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF EARTH, WIND & FIRE
Granddad, got some free stuff from the USgov. For coming over on the boat. Stuff we never got!!!!
What was the reason leaving EWF?
He did not believe in what they were doing anymore, it was not the same after Electric Universe.
I agree with Larry. Electric Universe was the lowpoint, trying to imitate the zeitgeist. The spirit was gone. The Faces album was their last big release. Creatively speaking, the 70s was their decade, releasing one after one fantastic album. I had the opportunity to interview Maurice and Verdine, and 5 years ago also Ramsey Lewis. Most part of our talk was the 60s and 70s period. Especially Ramsey went back to the Chess years (the pre EWF days), when Maurice White used to play with everybody (lots of jazz guys too). Maurice* himself remembers the dates with Bunky Green and Sonny Stitt very well ... ;) - *Maurice interview from 2002
@@FunknstuffNet Heritage was dope though!!!!
@@FunknstuffNet That's more my generation as I was born in 1984 lol. But I agree and my father (who is a music buff lol) always said the sound changed in his opinion when the I Am album came out. Man I could listen to this guys stories all day!!!! I was sold on this man when I heard his solo at the end of All About Love.
@@FunknstuffNet a lot changed after the 4 year break they took. He just didn't return, after the hiatus. Not even brother Fred came back after the break.
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Cher on letterman
Ahmad Jamal?
That's what I was thinking.
@@oRuTRa45 Ha!
Larry. Kids today will get your fame in a million clics with Zero talent,,