Larry Cantwell

Larry Cantwell is from New Jersey and attended The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, in history, during the tumultuous late 1960's, when he left college to pursue a music career. He traveled in New England with Soul and Rock bands, then returned to New York, where he advanced his music studies. He took advantage of diverse programs and talent in New York,  while working in assorted one-man and club date bands. Influenced by Nat King Cole and Stevie Wonder, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, songwriter and composer LC Wells offers thoughtful fusions of rock, jazz, and soul. His original music is co-produced with Jay Dittamo. He has worked with luminaries such as Bucky Pizzarelli, Mike Longo and the late, great Gloria Lynne. Wells' newest recordings have tapped into the long held social justice tradition of music. Unafraid to tackle issues that continue to affect our world, LC believes that shining a light on these topics is one of the greatest gifts of our musical heritage. “Love is love and deserves to be celebrated, but by calling out social injustice and demanding human rights for all, we can help provoke change.” LC’s philosophy takes it all on with fearless determination. Wells lives and works in New Jersey, where he teaches private music lessons. His song, "I Wish It Would Snow," sung by Gloria Lynne in her last recorded performance, appeared in a Lifetime original film starring Gladys Knight and Taraji P. Hensen. soundcloud.com/lcwells

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