performing around town
With Russell Bizzett in San Diego. Mr. Bizzett has played with Freddie Hubbard, José Feliciano, Tommy Bollin and others
Great friend, drummer Russell Bizzett is the first drummer I call when returning to San Diego. Russ has worked with Jose Feliciano, Tommy Bolin, Robben Ford, Freddie Hubbard, Ravi Coltrane and Billy Preston
Larry's first bass teacher John Leftwich circa 1982 in North County San Diego. John has composed and toured with Hubert Laws, Freddie Hubbard, Sergio Mendez, Carmen McCrae, Ricki Lee Jones and continues to be a force in today’s Los Angeles recording scene
A Blue44 live recording at Le Stat's Coffee House in San Diego circa 2004 with Adam Wolff, Patrick Armenta and Dave Millard. Available at most music streaming services.
Vault - A Blue44 live recording at On Broadway nightclub in San Diego, circa 2005. This club had multiple venues within an old Bank building. This recording was made in the speak easy, located in the actual vault of the old bank. Includes tracks with guest artist, spoken-word artist DOX. Available on all music streaming services.
https://music.apple.com/us/album/vault-live/1830393288
San Diego progressive jazz ensemble, Alto Lunch with Larry Batley on Guitar and John Frey on Alto Sax. Circa 1983
My favorite bass is a Marleaux Consat. It's 5 string with an Alder body, Spruce top with an old violin finish, Ebony fingerboard, and Delano pickups. Made by Gerald Marleaux and his team in Clausthal-Zellerfeld Germany. https://www.marleaux-bass.de/en/
Studio Shots
Recording in front of a live studio audience, January 2024 at Mighty Fine Studios. With Adam Wolff on Piano and Harold Summey on Drums
Short clip from a jam session wth Joe Anderies, Tenia Nelson and Calvin Davis - June 2025