Larry Lelli
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drumpaintingLarry is having a very exciting and busy year.  Gigging & recording in NYC, tours with artists and giving clinics, designing and developing new equipment and products with his favorite manufacturers, all along with coaching the many up & coming drummers who come through NYC on a visit or have recently moved here, Larry manages a way to juggle it all and loves every moment of it.

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Playing-wise; You can most likely catch Larry playing "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying", on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.  If you are a fan of traditional Broadway musical-comedy, with a swingin' big band, you will love this show.  Starring Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquete through January 1, 2012; Glee star Darren Criss January 3-22; and your favorite Jonas Brother, Nick Jonas beginning January 24th onward!  (Please contact Larry in advance if you would like to make sure he will be playing the show that you will be attending, as he is often out playing other gigs!)

In the 12/07 & 1/08 issues,  MODERN DRUMMER MAGAZINE published a 2 part series of articles that Larry wrote based around performing as a show drummer.  These will include information on skills required, tricks of the trade, and technique and equipment tips that all drummers should know when seeking or accepting these kind of gigs.  Make sure you pick up the January issue as well for part 2 of the series!  And DRUM! MAGAZINE featured Larry in a Broadway Drummer's Roundtable article in the 10/08 issue.  Check them all out!


In the studio, Larry just recorded a new album for singer/songwriter Mary Gatchell which should be out by the end of the year.  (pics from the sessions should be up soon he hopes!)  You can also catch him on the soundtrack for "THE PRODUCERS" movie, which has now been released on DVD by Universal.  (Larry played percussion! Guess all those years of playing timpani & marimba in college have really paid off!) 
Additionally, Larry can be heard pounding the skins on recent studio releases from TIDE (self titled debut) and Dan Strauss (titled Rocking Chair).


Last but not least, Larry was recently a featured drumset artist at PASIC, and gave a masterclass on being a successful Broadway and freelance musician in NYC. The session drew hundreds of attendees all eager to hear about Larry's experiences, gear choices and tips on how to make a living playing music. The response was so positive that Larry has been asked to present this session at other festivals and schools. And next fall, he will embark on a 2 week clinic tour throughout Japan and he is VERY much looking forward to that!  This will be his third masterclass tour of Japan, and anyone who knows Larry, knows he loves visiting Japan!  Larry has also spent much time touring Japan with The Mamas & The Papas and has made many friends there.  Plus, he also loves to visit some of his favorite people who make the best drums in the world, and of course all of Larry's beloved drums as well... the highly skilled people at Yamaha Drums.

Click here for pix from all drumset clinics & masterclasses:  PASIC