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Name Adam Larson
Talent Saxophones
Group Adam Larson duo, quartet, quintet, Central Illinois Jazz Train
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Normal State Illinois Zip 61761
Home (309)451-0015
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Website www.adamlarsonjazz.com

Biography
Jazz Artist and Composer, Adam Larson, began playing saxophone at the age of 11. Recently, Larson was selected as a member of the 2007 Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. As a member, he will have the opportunity to tour Paris, France as well as New York City, and will play at the 2007 Monterey Jazz Festival. Earlier in 2007, Larson was selected as a member of the inaugural Jazz Band of America, as well as being named a finalist for the 2007 Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensembles. In 2006, Larson's Composition "Near Your Side" placed first in the IMEA Composition contest, and he also garnered first place honors for his work in the improvisational category of the competition. In the summer of 2007, Larson will attend the Ravinia Summer Jazz Workshop, where he will get the opportunity to work with jazz legends, James Moody, David Baker, Billy Childs, and Nathan Davis. Currently, Larson leads his own duo, quartet, and quintet as well as playing with the Central Illinois Jazz Train, Illinois State Jazz Ensemble I, and various other groups around the Central Illinois area.

Discography
Straight Ahead - 2003 Sketches Of Christmas - 2003 Songs For My Grandfather - 2004 Crossover - 2006