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Larry Carlton
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arry Carlton’s own musical story began in Southern California. He picked up his first guitar when he was only six years old. He was introduced to jazz in junior high school after hearing The Gerald Wilson Big Band album, Moment of Truth, with guitarist Joe Pass. Larry then became interested in Barney Kessel, Wes Montgornery and the legendary blues guitarist B.B. King. Saxophonist John Coltrane was also a major influence on Carlton, beginning with Coltrane’s 1962 classic Ballads. In 1968 he recorded his first LP, With A Little Help From My Friends (Uni). The enthusiastic industry response garnered him a place among jingle singers The Going Thing, recording on camera and radio commercials for Ford
Darren Pickering Small Worlds: Three
by Anastasia Bogomolets
Darren Pickering Small Worlds' release, Three, continues the quartet's ongoing exploration of jazz fused with cinematic flavour and electronic possibilities. The group, led by pianist and composer Darren Pickering, offers a set of emotionally nuanced compositions, some anchored in jazz language, others bringing in filmic atmosphere. Electronic tools--an array of modular systems, synths and apps--play an ...
Tom Lyne: Well Mixed Blue
by Neil Duggan
Having played together since 1998, bassist Tom Lyne and pianist Dave Milligan have developed what is often described as a 'telepathic' musical connection. Whether it is truly telepathic or not, their intuitive trust and mutual understanding shine brightly throughout Lyne's album, Well Mixed Blue. The duo (along with drummer Tom Bancroft) has a long ...
Gregory Porter, Jo Harrop, Strictly Smokin’ Big Band, And More
by Colin Muirhead
Featuring vocal tracks linked to gigs taking place in North East England during May. With music by Gregory Porter, Jo Harrop, Robben Ford, Curtis Stigers, Strictly Smokin' Big Band and more. Playlist Gregory Porter “On My Way to Harlem" from Be Good (Motéma Music) 00:00 Jo Harrop “The Path of a Tear (Live--Acoustic Version)" ...
Patrick Naylor: Organza
by Anastasia Bogomolets
Organza from Patrick Naylor, David Beebee and Eric Ford reimagines the classic guitar-organ trio. With Beebee on Hammond organ, Ford on drums and Naylor on guitar, the album includes six original compositions by Naylor and two by Beebee. These tracks showcase the strong musical chemistry between the two, who have been creating music together since their ...
Larry Carlton at Blues Alley
by Mark Edelman
Larry Carlton Blues Alley Washington, DCOctober 27, 2024 When you've recorded with everyone from Sammy Davis, Jr, Dolly Parton and the Partridge Family to Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt and Steely Dan, the term “eclectic' may not be expansive enough. In a tight set at Blues Alley, Washington, DC's premier jazz club, ...
The Best of Larry Carlton At Middle C Jazz
by Mark Sullivan
Larry Carlton Middle C Jazz The Best of Larry Carlton Charlotte, NC August 15, 2024 Legendary session guitarist Larry Carlton has a deep catalog of memorable tracks that featured his playing. He announced that he was going to follow Frank Sinatra's dictum to always start a show with two songs ...
Dean Brown: Global Fusion on Acid
by Jim Worsley
In memory of Dean Brown. This interview was first published at All About Jazz on April 23, 2021. From the outset, the equation was simple enough. Jazz + rock = fusion. However, whether it was Miles Davis, Larry Coryell, John McLaughlin, or any of the pioneers of fusion, the music has always been far ...
The Crusaders: A Retrospective
by Jason Elias
With the esteemed jazz/funk/fusion band the Crusaders as a guide, one could trace the rise and fall of commercial jazz in all in many of its permutations. The core group that is the most recognized was founded in Texas and comprised Joe Sample (piano), Wilton Felder (tenor sax and bass), Stix Hooper (drums) and Wayne Henderson ...
James Robert Murphy: Diddle
by Kyle Simpler
Some people are just naturally creative, and many of these artists express themselves through one particular medium. However, there are others whose talents cannot be confined to just one art form. James Robert Murphy is such a case. His knowledge and creative drive cross many different genres. As an author, he has published books ranging from ...
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