Half of music production duo Yard One, Manchester based artist Larry Jones is gradually becoming one of Northern England's finest exports, the blossoming young producer consistently displays an attentive and discerning ear throughout his productions and DJ sets, delivering cutting edge and though provoking sounds across the board.
Jones' early years saw him take in his parents eclectic records collection, introducing him to the sounds of Pink Floyd, Santana and an array Jazz and Blues, these influences still retain a prevalent influence on Larry's style and sound. The Jazz approach of improvisation cuts through in his productions, the Manchester based producer unreels an amalgamation of melodies with each composition, displaying his inherent talent for melodic intricacies and infectious riffs after studying Piano and playing in bands from an early age.
The latter stages of Larry's life has seen him tip the focus towards Electronic music in its more intelligent and understated form, starting initially with Techno, Jungle and Drum & Bass before gradually gravitating towards a softer more House orientated sound. Soon after time spent clubbing and partying with friends in Manchester's vibrant clubbing scene Jones started to produce material with friends, working alongside them to implement musicality and finesse into electronic music. Recent years have seen Larry host a string of parties with a partner entitled 'Beany Sessions', a musically open-minded event focused on the enjoyment of the people and an ever-evolving, often mind-bending soundtrack. These parties have steadily built a presence for Jones on his hometurf, resulting in a frequent DJ schedule in the city and guest mixes for a selection of Podcast series. 2014 will see solo productions surface and many more in production, only time will tell where things go from here...

Larry Jones - Yard One