Larry Aberman
| Larry Aberman | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day |
| Genres | Pop, rock, funk, country, classical |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, educator |
| Instruments | Drums, percussion |
| Years active | 1980-present |
| Website | www.larryaberman.com |
Larry Aberman is an American drummer, percussionist, and educator. He has worked closely with some of entertainment's most notable artists.
Aberman was a member of the group The Vaughan Brothers featuring Stevie Ray and Jimmie Vaughan.[1] They recorded the double Grammy Award winning album Family Style[2] produced by Nile Rodgers.[3][4]
He was a sixteen-year cast member of Cirque du Soleil's Zumanity in Las Vegas, NV performing the featured duo act Expressions nightly, beginning in August 2003.[5][6]
Aberman performed live and was featured on the weekly MTV Network show New Visions as part of the Nile Rodgers led house band with featured guest Nick Lowe.[7] Additional New Visions guests were John Hiatt, Howard Hewitt, Miki Howard[8] and many others.
Other artists he has recorded and performed with include: Jeff Beal,[9] Joe Sample,[10] David Lee Roth,[11] Lionel Richie, Ric Ocasek, etc.[12]
He attended The Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY studying with John Beck and graduated with distinction in 1986.[13] At Eastman he recorded the Grammy Award nominated album Carnaval for trumpeter Wynton Marsalis with the Eastman Wind Ensemble.[14][13] He also won student awards from Downbeat magazine as a member of the Eastman Jazz Ensemble.[15] Aberman attended the High School of Music and Art in New York City studying with Justin DiCioccio.[16]
Aberman is an adjunct instructor of drum set at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, UNLV.[8] He is also an instructor at The Nashville Jazz Workshop.[12]
As a musical performer he endorses: Drum Workshop drums and hardware,[17] Zildjian cymbals and sticks,[18] and Remo drumheads and percussion.[19]
Larry is married to dancer/acrobat Marcela De La Vega Luna and they have three children.[20][21]
References
- ↑ Dickerson, James (2004). The Fabulous Vaughan Brothers: Jimmie and Stevie Ray. Taylor Trade Publications. ISBN 978-1-58979-116-9. Search this book on
- ↑ "33rd Annual GRAMMY Awards". February 20, 1991.
- ↑ Gregory, Hugh (2003). Roadhouse Blues: Stevie Ray Vaughan and Texas R&B. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 978-0-87930-747-9. Search this book on
- ↑ Paul, Alan (August 1, 2019). Texas Flood - The Inside Story of Stevie Ray Vaughan (1st ed.). New York: St. Martins Publishing Group. pp. 290–98, 316–17. ISBN 9781250142832. Search this book on
- ↑ Ouzounian, Richard (Oct 8, 2003). "Zumanity review". Variety.com.
- ↑ Aberman, Larry (September 2004). "The Drummers of Cirque du Soleil". Modern Drummer. 28 (9): 108.
- ↑ Birch, Will (2019-08-20). Cruel to Be Kind: The Life and Music of Nick Lowe. Hachette Books. ISBN 978-0-306-92197-1. Search this book on
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Larry Aberman | People | University of Nevada, Las Vegas". www.unlv.edu. 2018-06-15. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ↑ Jazz Journal International. Billboard Limited. 1988. Search this book on
- ↑ Jazz Times. Jazztimes. 2002. Search this book on
- ↑ Schwann Spectrum. Stereophile, Incorporated. 1995. Search this book on
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Larry Aberman : Nashville Jazz Workshop". September 10, 2024.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Reguero, Anna (February 2023). "Versatile drummer Larry Aberman '86E Performs with Eastman's Jazz Ensembles". Eastman School of Music.
- ↑ "30th Grammy Award Nominations, Wynton Marsalis". March 2, 1988.
- ↑ "Eighth Annual "deebee" Student Music Awards Winners". Downbeat Magazine. 52 (6): 24. June 1, 1985.
- ↑ "Gabriel Kosakoff Memorial Concert, October 17". Happening Next - Gabriel Kasakoff Memorial Concert, October 17 | Fiorello H. Laguardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts Concert Hall. Oct 17, 2022.
- ↑ "Artists | Drum Workshop Inc". www.dwdrums.com. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ↑ "Larry Aberman | Zildjian Drum Set Artist". Zildjian. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ↑ "Larry Aberman | Remo". remo.com. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ↑ "Love in the Limelight". Las Vegas Sun. February 14, 2011.
- ↑ "Love in the Limelight". Las Vegas Weekly. February 14, 2011.
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