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Posted on 2024-01-28
DJ Hairy Larry Presents Jazz Recital Band Playing Elphonium
From the Archives Of Something Blue 2024-01-28
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Thanks Marty, today I'm going to read a fantasy story that I wrote. With a musical background that I wrote.
One of the best things about being a music composition student is getting other music students to help with composition recitals. When you write a piece with six parts, many of them on expensive instruments, it's not easy to arrange to have the piece read. Unless you're in a music department filled with excellent musicians who love to play and help each other out on recitals as a matter of course.
On "Elphonium" you will hear Caitlyn Lyerly - flute, Al Clevenger - vibes, Josh Huffstutler - marimbas, Gabe Waters - bass, Chris Isom - drums, and Hairy Larry reading spoken word. These students are all from Northeast Arkansas or Southeast Missouri and they were all in the ASU jazz program. So here's a big shout out to these students and all the other students who helped with my recitals over the years. And years and years. Yes, I was in the music department for almost 20 years.
Now about that story.
I originally published "Elphonium" on my website, SFF Short Stories and then as a minizine. I was inspired by a piece of art by indrikoff at Deviant Art. I will post links to the story, the minizine and the art at the Something Blue website, sbblues.com.
The story is about a king who went riding with his jester and his groom into a magic forest where they were ensorcelled by music played by elves on the Elphonium.
After I wrote the music for Elphonium I wanted to be sure that the spoken word part was short enough to fit in the space provided for it in the score. So Vivian and I went over every sentence deleting every unecessary word and random thought that wasn't required by the story. They say that 90% of writing is rewriting. Most rewriting is taking out the stuff you don't really need.
On the day of the recital I had prepared a slideshow of public domain artwork by Arthur Rackham, a famous fantasy artist who worked in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
So the artwork is public domain except for Elphonium which was used with permission. The story and the music were written by me and I have licensed them Creative Commons Attribution so others can use and build on this work just like I used the art of Arthur Rachham. And thanks to Indrikoff for giving me permission to use his fantastic drawing of a magic horn.
The entire recital was released as an album.
So now, recorded at the ASU Bandroom on November 30, 2018, here's my piece, the title track of my album "Elphonium"
DJ Hairy Larry Presents Jazz Recital Band Playing Elphonium
From the Archives Of Something Blue 2024-01-28
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Hairy Larry Live at ASU Bandroom on 2018-11-30
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Elphonium on SFF Short Stories
https://sffshortstories.com/?x=entry:entry170714-062937
Elphonium Minizine
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Elphonium Artwork
https://www.deviantart.com/indrikoff/art/Elphonium-689679937
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And that was "Elphonium", a piece I wrote played by ASU students in the band room on November 30, 2018. Don't miss Something Blue, Saturday night at 10:00, to hear more great jazz by Bob Reynolds, Christian Peterman, The Sextet, and Steve Lawson all licensed Creative Commons.
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DJ Hairy Larry With Bob Reynolds Playing Where Did You Come From
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This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Bob Reynolds, Christian Peterman, The Sextet, and Steve Lawson. For more about the show visit the Something Blue website at https://sbblues.com.
Don’t miss Something Blue, Saturday night at 10:00 PM CST, at http://kasu.org.
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Posted on Wednesday January 17, 2024
Collaborate with Hairy Larry. Play along and record.
Here's the script for this song.
Head - 2
Guest solo - 2
Piano solo - 4
Guest solo - 2
Turn this piano solo into a duet - 2
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Hairy Larry Live at HairyLarryLand on 2024-01-04 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Posted on Wednesday January 17, 2024
Collaborate On Crates With Hairy Larry
Turn this jazz trio into a quartet
Recorded Live at HairyLarryLand on 2024-01-04
In a nutshell
Play along while listening on headphones.
Record to phone or tablet in vertical mode (portrait not landscape).
Share your video with hairylarry@gmail.com.
I will add your video to the left side of this video and post the finished video.
Details
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Pick a good background in a well lit room.
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Collaborate On Crates With Hairy Larry - YouTube
Posted on Wednesday January 17, 2024
Collaborate On Crates With Hairy Larry
Turn this jazz trio into a quartet
Recorded Live at HairyLarryLand on 2024-01-04
In a nutshell
Play along while listening on headphones.
Record to phone or tablet in vertical mode (portrait not landscape).
Share your video with hairylarry@gmail.com.
I will add your video to the left side of this video and post the finished video.
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MixRemix - Collaborate on Malaysia - 2021-10-17 - Permalink
Posted on Tuesday January 16, 2024
Collaborate on "Malaysia" - 2021-10-17
I played this on my twitch livestream on October 17, 2021, with an arrangement designed for collaboration. Collaborators play over a piano trio with the bass and drums provided by an irealpro script with the chords for my original song, "Malaysia". The irealpro app can be viewed running on my tablet on the right side of the video screen.
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Posted on Tuesday January 16, 2024
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Email - hairylarry@deltaboogie.com
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Peas | Something Blue
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Joe Lee, The B3 Kings, and John Shepherd. For more about the show visit the Something Blue website at sbblues.com.
Don’t miss Something Blue, Saturday night at 10:00 PM Central, at kasu.org.
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Safari | Something Blue
Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025
Something Blue – Safari – November 22, 2025
This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Jazz Alliance, Steps Ahead, and the Dave Holland Quintet. For more about the show visit the Something Blue website at sbblues.com.
Don’t miss Something Blue, Saturday night at 10:00 PM Central, at kasu.org.
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Afro | Something Blue
Posted on Saturday November 15, 2025
This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Gary Gazaway, Mike Gordon, and Wally’s Tuesday Funk. For more about the show visit the Something Blue website at sbblues.com.
Don’t miss Something Blue, Saturday night at 10:00 PM Central, at kasu.org.
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Echoes | Something Blue
Posted on Saturday November 08, 2025
Something Blue – Echoes – November 8, 2025
This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Mike Stern, Howl Quartet, and Hairy Larry. For more about the show visit the Something Blue website at sbblues.com.
Don’t miss Something Blue, Saturday night at 10:00 PM Central, at kasu.org.
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Mike Sheward: "The air in the coffee shop was…" - G+DBN
Posted on Monday September 08, 2025
The air in the coffee shop was heavy with the scent of caramel tinged beverages, and warm pastries. Perhaps the only thing heavier and sweeter was the tension, that had been slowly developing at a corner table.
The occupants of that table exchanged glances and the occasional giggle as they sipped on their steaming sources of caffeine. Eventually, he decided it was the right time. He had been holding onto his emotions for far too long, he needed to say it. Even if it was the most terrifying thing could think of doing, he knew the whole trajectory of his life could likely hinge on the next few words out of his mouth. His heart rate began to climb.
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Mike Sheward: "They both sat facing the wall.…" - G+DBN
Posted on Monday September 08, 2025
They both sat facing the wall. As they had done for hours, alternating between holding their respective heads in their hands and looking at the floor for variety.
The stalemate, between problem and solution, it seemed, was never to be broken.
Just then, she gasped. He heard her shift in breathing pattern and tilted his head to look at her, like a golden retriever does when you address it.
She stood up, and gestured with one finger on her left hand, as if to represent completing the final calculation and formulation of the idea.
“Yes…that’s it, I’ve got it!” She exclaimed.
He looked at her intently, as if he was waiting for the energy of the idea to emerge to be able to power his own voice.
“Suppose we simply turn off the computer,” she said, proudly.
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Bebop Beatniks
Live At Blues Fest
Craighead Forest Bandshell
Jonesboro, Arkansas
September 24, 2023
Posted on Wednesday September 27, 2023
Bebop Beatniks
Live At Blues Fest
Craighead Forest Bandshell
Jonesboro, Arkansas
September 24, 2023
Songs
00:00 African Violet
11:24 Thanks Mr. Cloud …
12:14 The Blue Crane
21:20 The dance floor is open …
21:42 Low Earth Orbit
31:08 Honky Tonk Jazz …
31:54 Sail Boats
38:37 In the audience …
39:15 Freddy’s Blues
45:34 Silence …
45:19 Malaysia
55:53 Introducing the band …
All songs by Larry Heyl
Personnel
Tyler Remagen - sax and flute
Hairy Larry - piano and vocals
Jeremy Jackson - bass
Alex Washam - drums
Conley Hunt - percussion and vocals
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Bebop Beatniks
Larry Heyl Composition Recital
ASU Band Room
September 10, 2023
Posted on Wednesday September 13, 2023
Bebop Beatniks
Larry Heyl Composition Recital
ASU Band Room
September 10, 2023
Songs
00:00 African Violet
14:30 The Blue Crane
23:30 introducing the band …
24:24 Low Earth Orbit
33:32 Sail Boats
42:22 Freddy’s Blues
52:35 Malaysia
All songs by Larry Heyl
Personnel
Rike Robinson - trombone and vocals
Tyler Remagen - sax and flute
Cody Daugherty - trumpet
Sophie Hacker - guitar and vocals
Craig Collison - drums
Jeremy Jackson - bass
Conley Hunt - percussion and vocals
Hairy Larry - piano and vocals
Livestreamed to Youtube from my Samsung Galaxy S10
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Posted on Tuesday July 25, 2023
Bebop Beatniks At Beatles ParkWalnut Ridge, ArkansasMay 27,...
Posted on Wednesday May 31, 2023
Bebop Beatniks At Beatles Park
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
May 27, 2023
Songs
00:00 We are Bebop Beatniks …
00:23 The Blue Crane
08:53 What a wonderful audience …
09:00 Candles
16:43 I’m going to rap …
17:04 African Violet
28:24 When Conley was a percussion student …
28:48 Low Earth Orbit
38:17 OK, here’s a swing song …
38:25 Sailboats
45:11 Crates is the companion piece to Candles …
45:20 Crates
53:36 One more song …
53:46 Malaysia
Personnel
Hairy Larry - piano, vocals
Alex Washam - drums
Conley Hunt - percussion
Rike Robinson - trombone
All songs by Larry Heyl
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Bebop Beatniks On The Twitch PorchApril 16, 2023Northeast...
Posted on Wednesday April 19, 2023
Bebop Beatniks On The Twitch Porch
April 16, 2023
Northeast Arkansas
Songs
00:00 The Blue Crane
08:45 Playing With Aries …
09:34 African Violet
Personnel
John Shepherd, guitar
Alex Washam, drums
Hairy Larry, piano and vocals
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Bebop Beatniks
On The Twitch Porch
April 2, 2023
Songs
00:00...
Posted on Wednesday April 05, 2023
Bebop Beatniks
On The Twitch Porch
April 2, 2023
Songs
00:00 Stardust by Hoagy Carmichael, public domain
08:27 African Violet
17:05 Sail Boats
24:26 Malaysia
33:37 Low Earth Orbit
42:37 The Blue Crane
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Peas
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
Something Blue – November 29, 2025 B3 Kings This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Joe Lee, The B3 Kings, and John Shepherd. For more about the show … Continue reading
DJ Hairy Larry Presents Joe Lee Playing Tuxedo Junction
Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025
DJ Hairy Larry Presents Joe Lee Playing Tuxedo Junction From The Archives Of Something Blue – 2025-11-23 Joe Lee – Tuxedo Junction Thanks Marty, today we’re going to hear a function at the junction. And that’s “Tuxedo Junction”. “Tuxedo Junction” … Continue reading
Safari
Posted on Friday November 21, 2025
Something Blue – Safari – November 22, 2025 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Jazz Alliance, Steps Ahead, and the Dave Holland Quintet. For more about the … Continue reading
DJ Hairy Larry Presents Jazz Alliance Playing Pulling Across The Lawn
Posted on Sunday November 16, 2025
DJ Hairy Larry Presents Jazz Alliance Playing Pulling Across The Lawn From The Archives Of Something Blue 2025-11-16 Jazz Alliance – Partly Cloudy Thanks Marty, today we’re going to hear an original jazz song recorded right here, in Jonesboro. In … Continue reading
Afro
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
Something Blue – Afro – November 15, 2025 Wally’s Tuesday Funk This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Gary Gazaway, Mike Gordon, and Wally’s Tuesday Funk. For more … Continue reading
DJ Hairy Larry Presents El Bujo And Mike Gordon Playing Wham Bam Boodle
Posted on Sunday November 09, 2025
DJ Hairy Larry Presents El Bujo And Mike Gordon Playing Wham Bam Boodle From The Archives Of Something Blue 2025-11-09 Whirligig, El Buho, and Mike Gordon Poster Thanks Marty. Today we’re going to hear an original song that’s based in … Continue reading
Echoes
Posted on Friday November 07, 2025
Something Blue – Echoes – November 8, 2025 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Mike Stern, Howl Quartet, and Hairy Larry. For more about the show visit … Continue reading
DJ Hairy Larry Presents Hairy Larry Playing Freddy’s Blues
Posted on Sunday November 02, 2025
DJ Hairy Larry Presents Hairy Larry Playing Freddy’s Blues From The Archives Of Something Blue 2025-11-02 Hairy Larry Live at the Delta Dirt Distillery Thanks Marty, today we’re going to hear someone called Hairy Larry playing at the King Biscuit … Continue reading
Roll
Posted on Friday October 31, 2025
Something Blue – Roll – November 1, 2025 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Little Feat and Tedeschi Trucks Band. For more about the show visit the … Continue reading
DJ Hairy Larry Presents John Shepherd Playing Too Rolling Stoned
Posted on Sunday October 26, 2025
DJ Hairy Larry Presents John Shepherd Playing Too Rolling Stoned From The Archives Of Something Blue – 2025-10-26 Thanks Marty, today we’re going to hear some great blues guitar recorded live at Blues Fest. On September 16, 2007, John Shepherd … Continue reading