“the work of his hands speaks grace and passion and timeless knowledge.” – Sting
Larry Carlton is an all-time guitar great. He has won four Grammy Awards among an incredible nineteen nominations. Carlton established himself from his first recording, 1968’s A Little Help From My Friends. His studio credits include Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, Sammy Davis Jr., Herb Alpert, Quincy Jones, Bobby Bland, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and dozens of others. Furthermore, he went on to perform with the Crusaders and then with the multi-platinum jazz super group Fourplay.
Larry Carlton has set a standard for artistry that spans several decades. He has thirty-eight albums to his credit, and he’s performed on over 100 albums that have gone Gold or Platinum. Additionally, Larry received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Guitar Player magazine at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Also, he received the “Titan of Tone” award from Premier Guitar magazine at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Further, Carlton got a star on the Rock Walk of Fame on June 3, 1999.
As Larry looks to the future, he is excited about all the new projects that he is working on. Additionally, he looks forward to sharing them with his loyal fans. One can be sure that Larry will continue to deliver great music.
Carlton received the George Benson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2011 Canadian Wave Awards. Gibson named him one of the Ten Greatest-Ever Session Guitarists. Guitar Player magazine lists his playing on Steely Dan’s “Kid Charlemagne” as one of the Most Influential Rock Solos Ever!
Recommended for Fans of Lee Ritenour, Robben Ford, Eric Johnson and John Scofield.
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