Singer-songwriter
Larry White has long been recognized as one of the top talents in
the music business, arranging conducting and performing for Film, TV,
Broadway and the Recording Industry.
Larry
attended the famous High School of Performing Arts in New York City and
attended college at U.C.L.A. After college he toured world-wide,
performing with the vocal group "The Sandpipers" whose many
hits included "Guantanamera" and "Come Saturday
Morning."
After
a few years on the road
Larry looked for an opportunity to use more of his musical skills.
In addition to being on staff as a songwriter with Motown, he then began
a long and successful career in musical direction, first in television,
and then arranging and conducting for some of the biggest stars in the
industry including Michael Buble, Harry Connick Jr., Celine Dion, Kenny
Rogers, Dionne Warwick, Michael Bolton, Little Texas, Charlie Pride, The
Carpenters, Johnny Mathis, Randy Travis, Tom Jones, and many more.
He
also had a special long-time relationship as Musical Director for Dusty
Springfield, who in addition to being a dear friend, was Larry's
favorite artist. Among the
songs he orchestrated for her: “The Look Of Love,” “You Don’t
Have To Say You Love Me,” and “Son of a Preacher Man.”
Larry has also conducted almost every major symphony orchestra throughout the United States and Canada, and done orchestrations for countless TV shows including the American Music Awards and the Academy Awards.
As
a solo artist, Larry has been compared vocally to Al Jarreau, Boz Scaggs
and Michael Franks, although his style is uniquely his own. The songs he
writes along with co-writer Margaret White (his wife) are a unique blend
of Jazz and R&B, with wonderful chord changes and interesting
melodies. Their catalog of original material has grown to
over 200 songs.
With Grammy recognition for his "Unsolicited Material" CD, as well as increased airplay, now over 300 stations worldwide, Larry has just released his long awaited new CD "It Must Be Love" with all original music and lyrics by both he and his wife Margaret White.