Larry Williams

Biography

Larry Williams has distinguished himself as a multifaceted musician whose artistry led the late Philip Farkas, (former Principal Horn of the Chicago Symphony and master teacher), to describe him as “an outstanding artist-soloist with fine tone, excellent intonation, superb accuracy, and superior musicianship”. Ebony magazine listed Mr. Williams as one of the “50 Leaders of Tomorrow”. Williams is currently Artistic Director/Principal Horn of American Studio Orchestra, Principal Horn of The Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra and member of The Philadelphia Big Brass and Lyric Brass Quintet.

Williams formerly served as Principal Horn of The New World Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Sir Michael Tilson Thomas, and has performed with the Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco Symphony Orchestras. His wide range of musical styles include: solo & chamber repertoire, jazz, pop, contemporary, gospel, film, and commercial music. Williams has toured and performed with Jazz and Popular music greats Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, and Arturo Sandoval. Larry Williams is a Yamaha Performing Artist, and performs exclusively on Yamaha Custom Horns. Learn more about him at www.LarryWilliams.us.