NeXT BIG BREAK NEXT BIG BREAK! THE NEXT BIG BREAK!: LARRY WRIGHT - Drumming Impresario

Thursday, July 06, 2006

LARRY WRIGHT - Drumming Impresario



I know this is not from a webcam however from time to time we make an exception.

For at least the past 16 years New Yorkers have been entertained and amazed by Larry Wright an incredibly electrifying drummer. To say He is a bucket drummer who makes a good living playing in the subways in NYC is an understatement. At age 2 he was already hitting things; at 5 he discovered his instrument, learning to get more sound out of a bucket than most drummers with a full kit. Larry Wright has had some breaks as he was in a levis commerical, and in Alicia Key's "Karma" video.

A couple notes:

watch his sticks; identify the fulcrum point, then think of the short strokes of Serrada.
Notice they don't come back too far, moving from vertical to horizontal with great precision. See how relaxed his wrists are. Same for his shoulders. Notice his upper arms hang naturally. His concentration is complete. He has full control of speed, power, tempo and rythm. ( Above Excerpt from Stickmans Escrima Blog )

So, if your heading to the Bronx keep an eye out for Larry Wright. If you do find him stop, breathe and take a moment to enjoy his talent

Favorite Busking Spots:
Times Square and 34th Street subway stations; in front of the Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, between 45th and 46th Streets.

Are you a perfromer think you have talent, then email us a link of your video! Nextbigbreak@yahoo.com

MORE ABOUT THIS ARTIST:
DRUMMERS WORLD LINK
New York Magazine

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