Larry Bunker

Lawrence Benjamin Bunker (November 4, 1928 – March 8, 2005) was an American jazz drummer, vibraphonist, and percussionist. A member of the Bill Evans Trio in the mid-1960s, he also played timpani with the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 4, 1928 (Long Beach), Died March 8, 2005 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1952 - 1958

Roles Represented in DAHR: drums, vibraphone, alto saxophone

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 77 records)

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	L 8847	12/12/1955	Mozartesque	John Graas Nonet	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 8899	1/9/1956	Allegretto	John Graas Nonet	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 8900	1/9/1956	Friar tuck	John Graas Nonet	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 8901	1/9/1956	Pick yourself up	John Graas Nonet	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 8902	1/9/1956	Le chasse	John Graas Nonet	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9113	4/2/1956	Drag for beers	Leith Stevens' All-Stars	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9114	4/2/1956	Prelude to a rumble	Leith Stevens' All-Stars	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9115	4/2/1956	Bewildered	Leith Stevens' All-Stars	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9116	4/2/1956	Black rebel's ride	Leith Stevens' All-Stars	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9322	6/19/1956	Three line blues	John Graas Quintet	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9323	6/19/1956	Love me or leave me	John Graas Quintet	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9324	6/19/1956	Chuggin'	John Graas Quintet	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9325	6/19/1956	Trio-1	John Graas Quintet	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9346	5/21/1956	Something blue	Bill Hitz Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9347	5/21/1956	Open house	Bill Hitz Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9348	5/21/1956	Sampan	Bill Hitz Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9349	5/21/1956	Fair and warmer	Bill Hitz Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9350	5/21/1956	In a sentimental mood	Bill Hitz Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9351	5/21/1956	But not for me	Bill Hitz Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9352	5/21/1956	Moanin' in the mornin'	Bill Hitz Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9353	5/21/1956	The touch of your lips	Bill Hitz Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9387	7/9/1956	Stompin' at the Savoy	Bill Hitz Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9388	7/9/1956	Matinee	Bill Hitz Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9389	7/9/1956	Strike up the band	Bill Hitz Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	L 9390	7/9/1956	Diga diga doo	Bill Hitz Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums

(Results 26-50 of 77 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Bunker, Larry," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/201274.

Bunker, Larry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/201274.

"Bunker, Larry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.