Larry Coryell
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 2, 1943 in Galveston, Texas, USA
- Died
- February 19, 2017 (aged 73)
- Active Years
- 1977–2007 (31 Years)
- Total Credits
- 10 credits in database
Biography
Larry Coryell was an American jazz guitarist born on April 2, 1943, in Galveston, Texas. Known as the Godfather of Fusion, his career began in 1965 after moving to New York City. As a child, he studied and played piano before switching to acoustic and electric guitar in his teens. He attended the University of Washington, where he studied journalism. Throughout his career, he led a group called Foreplay with Mike Mandel in the early 1970s and worked as a composer, with credits including the films Cop or Hood, Loulou, and L'homme aux yeux d'argent. He was married to Julie Nathanson and Tracey Piergross. Larry Coryell died on February 19, 2017, in New York City, at the age of 73.
Career overview
Larry Coryell was an American jazz guitarist who was known as the Godfather of Fusion. Born on April 2, 1943, in Galveston, Texas, he studied and played piano as a child before switching to acoustic and then electric guitar in his teens. After studying journalism at the University of Washington, he moved to New York City in 1965, where his career began that same year, playing behind guitarist Gabor Szabo in drummer Chico Hamilton's group.
During the early 1970s, Coryell led a group called Foreplay with Mike Mandel, and his musical output during this period included albums such as Barefoot Boy, Offering, and The Real Great Escape. In addition to his work as a jazz artist playing guitar, he worked as a composer, with known credits in the film industry including Cop or Hood in 1979, Loulou in 1980, and L'homme aux yeux d'argent in 1985. Over the course of his career, he accumulated ten known credits in acting.
Coryell was married to Julie Nathanson and Tracey Piergross. He passed away at the age of 73 on February 19, 2017, in New York City, New York, leaving behind a legacy as a notable figure in jazz fusion.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
10 titles- Badi (2019) as Himself
- Larry Coryell: A Retrospective (2007)
- Three Guitars: New Morning - The Paris Concert (2005) as Himself
- A Tribute to Miles Davis (1991) as Self
- Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Fusion Night (1991) as Self
- Super Guitar Trio And Friends in concert (1990)
- Super Guitar Trio - Live At Montreux (1989)
- Meeting of the Spirits (1982) as himself
- Montreux 77 (1977)
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Larry Coryell best known for?
Larry Coryell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Le Grand Échiquier (1972).
When and where was Larry Coryell born?
Larry Coryell was born on April 2, 1943 in Galveston, Texas, USA. They passed away on February 19, 2017.
How many credits does Larry Coryell have?
Larry Coryell has 10 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1977 and 2007.
What is Larry Coryell's background in cinema and television?
Larry Coryell was an American jazz guitarist born on April 2, 1943, in Galveston, Texas. Known as the Godfather of Fusion, his career began in 1965 after moving to New York City. As a child, he studied and played piano before switching to acoustic and electric guitar in his teens. He attended the University of Washingt...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 29
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