Larry Adler

Lawrence Cecil Adler (February 10, 1914 – August 6, 2001) was an American harmonica player and film composer. Known for playing major works, he played compositions by George Gershwin, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Malcolm Arnold, Darius Milhaud and Arthur Benjamin. During his later career, he collaborated with Sting, Elton John and Kate Bush.

Larry Adler
A photo of Adler in City Center in New York City in January 1947 by William Gottlieb
Born
Lawrence Cecil Adler

(1914-02-10)February 10, 1914
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
DiedAugust 6, 2001(2001-08-06) (aged 87)
London, England
Occupation(s)Composer, actor, musician
Years active1931–2001
Spouses
  • Eileen Walser
    (m. 1938; div. 1961)
  • Sally Cline
    (m. 1969; div. 1977)
Children4
RelativesJerry Adler (brother)
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