Lawrence Duff

• Ruben Martinez - bass, flute
• Tom Tally - violin (classical, jazz)
• Rene Martinez - drums
• Jon Crosse (music director for Paul Anka Big Band) - saxs, trumpet, clarinet,
• Justin Claveria (google to see, hear) - saxs
• Andrew Martinez - tenor sax

I have been performing since I was a teenager and love what I do. I sing and play piano, keyboard, and acoustic guitar in a variety of styles from jazz standards (Great American songbook; the repertoire of Tony Bennett, Sinatra, Diana Krall, etc.), as well as more contemporary styles (60's to the present) from smooth jazz, rock, blues, funk, latin, Broadway, New Age, reggae, country, and traditional and contemporary folk songs including Irish and Spirituals.

To see testimonials scroll down or go to my website and click on 'Testimonials'. A few samples:

"Lawrence receives our highest recommendation, and we look forward to booking him again! He delighted our guests with his superior musical performance skills, pleased them with his wide repertoire, impressed them with his flexibility (when the birthday girl wanted to sing a song and dance a few steps), and charmed them with his personality. He did a good job of selecting songs based on the age of and type of guests as well. He was prompt and professional, and he even put a lot of effort into making the contracting/payment process easy for us. The birthday girl was delighted with him, and so are we! Simply "excellent" in every way". -Lisa W, Beverly Hills, CA

"Larry's mastery of the keyboard is unquestioned, with a subtle rhythmic touch that delights the listener. But his real strength is his smooth-as-silk voice, which naturally floats to cover a wide range of both pitch and emotion."

"You absolutely can't go wrong with this very excellent and professional performer. His music hit the perfect note for our wedding ceremony and celebration. We were so happy with the vast array of possible songs and instrumentals and our guests had many compliments for the music."

"Larry did an excellent job providing the music for the ceremony and reception at our wedding, the music was just what we wanted, simple and classy, yet fun. He was so easy to work with and really accommodated us and listened to what we wanted. Thanks again Larry!"

As a soloist: I can sing and play piano or my keyboard, and/or sing and play acoustic guitar. With back up tracks (recorded by real pro musicians) played through my Bose sound systems I can be a one man band singing and playing along with drums, bass, guitar, strings, etc. accompaniment; also soloing with realistic instrument sounds played from my keyboard (flute - 'Ain't No Sunshine', soprano sax - 'Summertime', and muted trumpet - 'Comin' Home, Baby').

I can also play beautiful solo piano background instrumental music to create the perfect mood in a traditional jazz style ('It Had To Be You') and/or contemporary jazz or pop/rock styles ('Comin' Home, Baby', 'Time After Time'), and/or New Age music, and some classical ('Pachelbel Canon', 'Jasmine Corridor -orig. composition', 'Pavanne For A Dead Princess').

There is more music on my website. Listen in 'Standards', 'Contemporary', 'Wedding Ballads' or 'Background Instrumental' (links on lower left).

I also offer solo acoustic guitar music for wedding ceremonies. Listen to 'In My Life' for a sample and go to my website and click on 'Wedding's for more details.

I'm available to perform as a duo (sax, trumpet, flute, violin, guitar, etc.), trio, or larger ensemble with some great versatile musicians. Scroll down my website homepage to see more details.

I play through two Bose cylindrical sound systems with their amazing innovative technology providing by far the clearest, fullest, stereo sound available for live performance; sounding great in the smallest room or large venue, and really have to be heard to be believed. My system can also be used for your announcements.

I offer DJ services during breaks.

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• STANDARDS (partial list)
• As Time Goes By
• At Last - Etta James
• Autumn Leaves
• Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
• Fever
• I Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis
• I Left My Heart In San Franciso - Tony Bennett
• It Had To Be You
• Mona Lisa - Nat Cole
• My Foolish Heart
• My Funny Valentine
• My Love Is A Mountainside - Diana Krall
• Nature Boy - Nat Cole, George Bensen
• The Nearness Of You - Norah Jones, Al Jerreau
• Night And Day - Sinatra
• O Sole Mio - Luciano Pavarotti
• Our Love Is Here To Stay
• Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
• Someone To Watch Over Me
• Stardust
• Summertime
• 'S Wonderful - Diana Krall
• That's Amore - Dean Martin
• They Can't Take That Away From Me
• Unforgettable - Nat Cole
• The Very Thought Of You - Natalie Cole
• What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
• When I Fall In Love - Nat Cole, Natalie Cole
• UP TEMPO SWING
• Ain't Misbehavin' - Fats Waller
• Beyond The Sea - Bobby Darren
• Blue Skies
• (Dancing) Cheek To Cheek - Fred Astaire
• Don't Get Around Much Anymore
• Fly Me To The Moon
• How HighThe Moon - Ella Fitzgerald
• I've Got You Under My Skin - Sinatra
• Paper Moon - Nat Cole
• Route 66 - Nat Cole
• Secret Love (swing version) - Doris Day
• Someone Exactly Like You - Nina Simone, Diana Krall
• Sunny Side Of The Street
• LATIN - BRAZILIAN (partial list)
• Besame Mucho
• Black Orpheus
• I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
• Concerto de Aranjuez (adagio - instr.)
• Fragile - Sting
• Girl From Ipamema
• How Insensitive - Jobim
• Summertime (salsa version)
• Watermelon Man - Herbie Hancock
• CONTEMPORARY BALLADS (partial list)
• Calling You (from film 'Baghdad Café)
• Crying - Roy Orbison
• Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
• Falling Slowly (Oscar winning song from 'Once')
• Fields Of Gold - Sting (vocal - keyboard or acoustic guitar)
• Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley
• Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison
• Here Comes The Sun - Beatles - George Harrison
• Hey Jude - Beatles
• In My Life - Beatles
• Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel
• Imagine - Lennon
• Let It Be - Beatles
• Mad World - Tears For Fears, Adam Lambert
• No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
• The Secret Of Life - James Taylor
• The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack
• The Rose - Bette Midler
• Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
• Wild Horses - Rolling Stones
• Yesterday - Beatles
• You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
• Your Song - Elton John
• CONTEMPORARY DANCE SONGS (partial list)
• Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers (rock or samba version)
• Beautiful Day - U2
• Lean On Me (rock or Hip Hop version) - Bill Withers
• All Along The Watchtower (rock or reggae) - Jimi Hendrix
• Moondance (swing or latin rock version) - Van Morrison
• Superstition - Stevie Wonder
• Piano Man - Billy Joel
• Tiny Dancer - Elton John
• Unchain My Heart (rock or latin rock version) - Ray Charles
• SHOW SONGS (partial list)
• If Ever I Would Leave You (Camelot)
• If I Loved You (Carousel)
• I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face (My Fair Lady)
• My Favorite Things (Sound Of Music)
• On The Street Where You Live (My Fair Lady)
• Send In The Clowns (A Little Night Music)
• Somewhere (West Side Story)
• INSTRUMENTAL (partial list)
• Comin' Home, Baby - Herbie Mann
• Greensleeves
• Il Postino (theme from film)
• Mercy, Mercy - Cannonball Adderly
• Pachelbel Canon in D - (improv on theme)
• Peace Piece - Bill Evans
• Take The A Train - Ellington
• The Skye Boat Song (celtic)
• Watermark - Enya
• (see website for original instrumental list)
• BLUES (partial list)
• Bring It On Home To Me - Sam Cooke
• Everyday I Get The Blues - Joe Williams
• I Believe To My Soul - Ray Charles
• I Put A Spell On You
• Stormy Monday
• COUNTRY (partial list)
• Crazy - Willie Nelson
• I Fall To Pieces - Patsy Cline
• You Were Always On My Mind - Willie Nelson
• TRADITIONAL - IRISH (partial list)
• All Through The Night (Welsh)
• Shenandoah
• Danny Boy
• My Wild Irish Rose
• Tura Lura Lura
• GOSPEL - SPIRITUALS - INSPIRATIONAL (partial list)
• Amazing Grace
• A Change Is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke
• Forever Young (vocal, guitar) - Dylan
• Morning Has Broken - Cat Stevens
• Motherless Child
• Wayfaring Stranger
• Many more songs, guitar songs (see website for complete list)

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Lawrence receives our highest recommendation, and we look forward to booking him again! He delighted our guests with his superior musical performance skills, pleased them with his wide repertoire, impressed them with his flexibility (when the birthday girl wanted to sing a song and dance a few steps), and charmed them with his personality. He did a good job of selecting songs based on the age of and type of guests as well as the . He was prompt and professional, and he even put a lot of effort into making the contracting/payment process easy for us. The birthday girl was delighted with him, and so are we! Simply "excellent" in every way. -- Lisa W, Beverly Hills, CA, 3/19/2011
• I grew up in a large extended family that always had music playing and everyone joined in with the sing along songs during our house parties. So for my Mother's 80th Birthday celebration, I decided to hire Larry to join our house party and play piano for Mom. From the moment he began playing, my Mother joined him in song for virtually 3 hours, non-stop! He played several Irish tunes that my Mother knew by heart, several standards and fun sing along songs that everyone could sing. Although our voices may not be exactly on tune, Larry played the piano and sang along with all of us. He was a wonderful guest, fabulous piano player and we all enjoyed the celebration. -- Carrie S, Santa Barbara, CA, 12/16/2011
• larry, was very accomodating and very professional. He was absolute pleasure to hear. -- Rita G, Calabasas, CA, 12/19/2009
• My sisters and family were pleased we Mr. Duff. He was very accomendating and a pleasure to listen to. I would highly recommend Mr. Duff. -- Kristeeann V, Los Angeles, CA, 5/16/2009
• Larry was very accommodating and professional. We received SO many compliments on the music! The piano was amplified well and could be heard clearly during our very windy outdoor ceremony. Larry was willing to learn a song for my processional and discussed the music with me several times over the phone to make sure everything went smoothly. -- Kristin G, Paso Robles, CA, 6/12/2010
• Our guests thoroughly enjoyed him. He was a real hit! I would highly recommend him. The only suggestion that I would offer is to play more instrumentals (1 for every 4 vocals). A real crowd pleaser! -- Nelson T, Chatsworth, CA, 5/1/2010

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