Larry Young Tickets

Larry Young (October 7, 1940 – March 30, 1978) was a groundbreaking jazz organist whose innovative approach reshaped how the Hammond organ could express modal, post-bop, and fusion ideas. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Young's career bridged hard-driving post-bop ensemble work and exploratory, textural organ landscapes that influenced generations of players. His work with Blue Note Records helped elevate the organ as a serious improvisational voice in modern jazz.

Across a concise but influential catalog, Young pushed harmonic complexity, blues-inflected lines, and space within ensemble settings. He remains a touchstone for jazz organists and a pivotal figure for listeners seeking the evolution of jazz organ from traditional funk grooves to modal and contemporary contexts.

Browse the page to learn about his biography, key recordings, archival releases, and life stories that connect Newark’s roots to New York’s ongoing jazz scene.

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