Larry Carlton "Larry Carlton"

Larry Carlton "Larry Carlton"

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Larry Carlton
Larry Carlton
The Story
The album "Larry Carlton" was a definitive statement by this talented jazz/rock fusion guitarist, stepping out from behind gigs such as the Crusaders and Steely Dan to deliver influential licks, runs and lines in the "LA" style. Carlton is backed here by Toto's Jeff Porcaro on drums, and session ace Abraham Laborial on bass. The CD showcases a bit of Carlton's rock side, in contrast to some of the smooth jazz style sounds he would record in later years. Highlights include "Point It Up" and the opening track, "Room 335", named after the studio Carlton inhabits.
The Music
05:38 Room 335 Instrumental
03:27 Where Did You Come From Vocal
05:20 Nite Crawler Instrumental
04:56 Point It Up Instrumental
06:55 Rio Samba Instrumental
04:20 I Apologize Vocal
06:04 Don't Give It Up Instrumental
04:33 It Was Only Yesterday Instrumental
The Artists
Larry Carlton Guitars, Lead Vocals, Production, Arrangements, Engineering
Greg Mathieson Keyboards
Abraham Laboriel Bass
Jeff Porcaro Drums
Paulinho Da Costa Percussion
William Smith Background Vocals, Background Vocal Arrangement
Gerry Vinci Concertmaster
Steve Carlton Engineering Assistance
Paul Dobbe String Engineering
Rik Pekkonen Re-Mixing For CD
Bernie Grundman Re-Mastering For CD
John Cabalka Art Direction
Brad Kanawyer Design
John Lumkin Design, All Art
John Gilbert Gonzales Back Cover Photography
Ricky Schultz CD Release Coordination
Recorded and re-mixed at Room 335, Hollywood.

Strings recorded at Western Studio #1.