Laurence Hobgood

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First Song 06:12 Tools
Que Sera Sera 06:42 Tools
When the Heart Dances 04:50 Tools
Sanctuary 07:34 Tools
Leatherwood 05:52 Tools
Chickoree 05:17 Tools
Daydream 04:45 Tools
Stairway to the Stars 05:26 Tools
New Orleans 05:39 Tools
Why Did I Choose You? 06:44 Tools
The Cost of Living 05:33 Tools
Goin' Back to Joe's 04:55 Tools
The Masquerade Is Over (feat. Kurt Elling) 04:31 Tools
Goin' Back to Joes (feat. Kurt Elling) 04:54 Tools
Blue in Green 05:03 Tools
It Could Happen To You 02:39 Tools
Say It (Over and Over Again) 05:06 Tools
The Heather on the Hill 07:02 Tools
Do Nothin' Til You Hear From Me 04:09 Tools
Panonica 02:39 Tools
More Than You Know 06:04 Tools
The Vocal Tune 04:03 Tools
Witchcraft 05:43 Tools
The Waltz (feat. Kurt Elling) 07:36 Tools
The Inconstant Lover 04:21 Tools
Cycle 04:00 Tools
Goin' Back To Joe's (Feat. Kurt Elling) 04:55 Tools
Why Did I Choose You 06:45 Tools
Lovesick Blues 02:44 Tools
Wichita Lineman 02:44 Tools
Don't Look Back 00:00 Tools
Where is Love? 00:30 Tools
Prayer For The Enemy 08:08 Tools
Sairway To The Stars 05:27 Tools
More Than You Know, Laurence Hobgood 05:18 Tools
All Of You 05:18 Tools
The Very Thought Of You 05:18 Tools
Star Crossed Lovers 04:58 Tools
The Waltz 04:51 Tools
Georgia On My Mind 04:51 Tools
Amazing Grace 04:46 Tools
Goin' Back To Joes 00:00 Tools
Bekiduan 00:00 Tools
Prayer From the Enemy, Laurence Hobgood Trio 00:00 Tools
Free Lunch 04:25 Tools
My One And Only Love 06:22 Tools
Not Enough Of Too Much 03:52 Tools
Revival 05:12 Tools
Double Rainbow 00:00 Tools
State of the Union 56:50 Tools
The Masquerade Is Over 05:40 Tools
Blackbird 05:40 Tools
We Shall Overcome 05:40 Tools
Calling Song 00:00 Tools
Wonderous Love 03:54 Tools
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic 03:54 Tools
Inflections 03:09 Tools
The Late, Late Blues 06:08 Tools
Laurel House 05:12 Tools
Suite: Judy Blue Eyes 05:12 Tools
What Am I Here For 02:46 Tools
When In Rome 04:21 Tools
March To Epiphany 07:02 Tools
Jacob's Ladder 04:51 Tools
Trinity 06:32 Tools
Give Me The Simple Life 05:40 Tools
Beyond Words 00:00 Tools
Spirits Rejoice 00:00 Tools
I'm Glad There Is You 04:58 Tools
The Dreaded Symphony 04:20 Tools
Windowman 14:20 Tools
Crazy World 05:59 Tools
State Of Mind 00:00 Tools
Mice 01:24 Tools
How About You? 05:40 Tools
Mandela 00:00 Tools
Waltz In C# Minor Op. 64 No. 2 00:00 Tools
Nature Boy 00:00 Tools
Willow Weep For Me 00:00 Tools
Endless Stars 04:58 Tools
Straighten Up and Fly Right 00:00 Tools
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Laurence Hobgood began formal piano study at age 6 in Dallas, TX where his father was chairman of the SMU theater program. At age 12 he was introduced to Blues music through his family's church. Several years later, after moving to Illinois, he began formal training in Jazz music. He attended the University of Illinois where he played for three years in the "A" jazz ensemble led by John Garvey. During that time his classical study continued with Ian Hobson. After moving to Chicago in 1988, he established a local presence leading his own quintet and joining forces with some of Chicago's premier players like Ed Peterson, Fareed Haque, and most importantly Paul Werlico. The group Trio New, with Hobgood, Wertico, and bassist Eric Hochberg, played to critical acclaim and established a serious connection with Wertico that spans many projects and ensembles. Hobgood received three consecutive fellowships to perform in the Aspen Music Festival's 90, 91 and 92 seasons. There he played with Clark Terry, Gary Burton, Eddie Daniels, Sheila Jordon, Bob Mintzer, and Mark Whitfield among others. In 1993 Hobgood met vocalist Kurt Elling and began a collaboration which resulted in Elling's signing with the storied Blue Note label; with Hobgood as his co-producer and musical director Elling received Grammy nominations for each of his first three Blue Note releases. The two of them were named 1995 Chicagoans of the year in the Arts by the Chicago Trbune. They've toured Europe, Israel, Australia, Canada, played Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center; Elling's third album "This Time it's Love" reached #1 in national jazz radio play. In 1996 Hobgood joined with Wertico and bassist Brian Torff to form a new trio called Union. Their two releases, both on the Naim audiophile label, were selected as among the top ten jazz recordings of 1997 and 1999 by the Chicago Tribune. For more information, visit their website: http://www.kurtelling.com/hobgood.html (taken from http://centerstage.net/music/whoswho/LaurenceHobgood.html ) Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.