“The Groove Merchant”, is the title appointed to this San Francisco Bay Area legend. Authentic “root music”, the essential substance of his artistic source, is the foundation for this superbly seasoned artist’s own music branding, which fuses the essence of soul–stirring blues, sweet, mellow jazz and authentic soul, R&B and funk. The “Groove Merchant’s” groove will grab hold a hold on you - you’re groovin’ all day long...
LARRY VANN is available for festivals, private parties, corporate events, concerts. From Duo to big band, he can customize to your event requirements – Let us know what you require
Larry Vann can make your event groove – see for yourself:
Soul Dance Party Fenix, San Rafael, CA
Music In The Park
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Armando’s, Martinez, CA
Smokestack Lightening
Larry Vann & Jazz on The Bruce Latimer Television Show
The Bruce Latimer Television Show
People In Plazas Summer Concert Series
New Orleans 2nd Line Groove
Larry Vann sings his original blues
“My involvement in the Oakland, California sound is heard through the many funky tunes I have recorded, such as: ‘FIND YOURSELF - PART I & II’, by MARVIN HOLMES, the soulful LP, ‘SUMMER OF 73‘ -– just to name a few.”
More on the “Groove Merchant’s” role in the 1970’s Oakland Bay Area Funk music scene…
“The Groove Merchant”, is the title appointed to this San Francisco Bay Area legend. Authentic “root music”, the essential substance of his artistic source, is the foundation for this superbly seasoned artist’s own music branding, which fuses the essence of soul–stirring blues, sweet, mellow jazz and authentic soul, R&B and funk. The “Groove Merchant’s” groove will grab hold a hold on you - you’re groovin’ all day long...