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Jersey History: Larry Young

Newark organist Larry Young made his recording debut in 1960 at the age of 20. Sadly, he wouldn’t live to see 40 as pneumonia cut short what would have most likely been a long and pioneering career. He’s already looked upon as one of the building blocks of jazz-rock fusion. When he left John Coltrane’s band, he took jazz to a whole ‘nother realm with his 1965  groundbreaking Unity album. Four years later, his Emergency album signaled the fusion ascent.

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