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Lawrence Peryer

 

Member profile details

Membership level
Jazz Journalist (professional- voting member)
First name
Lawrence
Last name
Peryer
Jazz Hero
McCoy Tyner
photo/avatar
City
Normandy Park
Country
United States
I am a jazz
  • writer
  • web producer
  • audio producer
  • other
  • radio/tv program host/producer
"Other" means. . .
Podcast host
website/blog URL 1
View my LinkedIn Profile at:
I am the author/producer of
Spotlight On
Available at (URL or ISBN #1)
I am also the author/ producer of:
The Tonearm
Available at (URL or ISBN #2)
My interests in jazz are:
Professionally, I cover the music as executive producer and host of Spotlight On (www.spotlightonpodcast.com), co-publisher of The Tonearm (www.thetonearm.com) and as a contributor to outlets including KNKX.org, Latin Jazz Network and All About Jazz.
More about what I do:
I am a father as well as a business and creative professional. I am a lifelong music fan turned industry innovator. I have spent my career helping artists forge meaningful connections with their audiences. From pioneering early digital communities to producing Grammy-nominated box sets and award-winning retail experiences, my work lives at the intersection of creativity, technology and fandom.

I have worked with and on behalf of cultural icons including David Bowie and Keith Richards to create groundbreaking projects that push boundaries while staying true to artistic vision. Along the way, I have produced films, launched platforms, written extensively about music and culture, and helped reimagine how artists and fans connect in the ever-evolving modern world.

Today, as a sought-after voice on the future of entertainment and fan experiences, I frequently speak at major industry conferences and contribute insights to publications like Rolling Stone, Billboard, and The Wall Street Journal. When not working on one of my latest projects, like co-publishing the online magazine The Tonearm, or hosting my weekly podcast Spotlight On, I serve on multiple music industry and community boards, bringing my passion for innovation and connection to causes that matter.
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