Lawrence Koch jazz author and musician Pottsville PA

The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz

The Contributors
The contributors to the dictionary include 200 of the world's leading jazz experts such as William Russell on New Orleans families and pioneers, Gunther Schuller on Duke Ellington, Frank Driggs on the swing era, Dr. Rainer E. Lotz on early European players, Alden Ashforth on traditional jazzmen, Chris Sheridan on the members of the Count Basie Orchestra, Thomas Owens on bop players, Brian Priesley, James Lincoln Collier, Danny Barker, John Chilton, Olly Wilson, Lawrence Koch, and Lewis Porter.

The Braun School of Music

Since 1969, Lawrence Koch & his wfe Marilu have operated the The Braun School of music in Pottsville, PA. The School has been a pillar of the coal region community since it was established in 1912 by internationally known concert pianist Robert Braun. Click the emblem image above to visit the School site.

Biography and Credits

Larry Koch has been a practicing jazz musician (piano and alto saxophone) since his teen years, and has worked in many and varied facets of the commercial music business. A full biography and listing of credite can be seen by clicking the keyboard image above.

Larry Koch Music Groups

*El Kay Trio *Larry Koch Jazz Group *Larry Koch's Dixieland Band

*El Kay Unlimited Orchestra *Solo Pianist