Guitarists · b. 1948
Larry Carlton
American guitarist (born 1948)
- Born
- 2 March 1948
Torrance - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1962–
- Record labels
- Warner Bros. Records, GRP Records, MCA Records, Warner Records, Favored Nations
- Discography
- 36 albums
Biography
Larry Carlton is a jazz musician who plays guitar and voice. Larry Carlton was born on 2 March 1948 in Torrance. The music is usually filed under jazz fusion, pop music and blues. Record labels: Warner Bros. Records, GRP Records, MCA Records and Warner Records. The discography here lists 36 albums, from “Singing / Playing” (1973) to “Amis Ensemble (Live)” (2024). Honours include Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance (1981) and Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album (2010).
Larry Eugene Carlton (born March 2, 1948) is an American guitarist who built his career as a studio musician in the 1970s and 1980s for acts including Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell. One of the most sought-after guitarists of his era, Carlton has participated in thousands of recording sessions, recorded on hundreds of albums in many genres including more than 100 gold records, in addition to music for television and movies. He was a member of the jazz fusion group the Crusaders and the smooth jazz band Fourplay maintaining a long solo career.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Larry Carlton is credited as a sideman
| 1971 | Stoney End — Barbra Streisand |
| 1974 | ButterFly — Barbra Streisand |
| 1974 | Court and Spark — Joni Mitchell |
| 1976 | Hejira — Joni Mitchell |
| 1977 | Streisand Superman — Barbra Streisand |
| 1977 | Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter — Joni Mitchell |
| 1978 | Songbird — Barbra Streisand |
| 1979 | Wet — Barbra Streisand |
| 1982 | Wild Things Run Fast — Joni Mitchell |
Awards
- 1981 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance
- 2010 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Larry Carlton play?
Larry Carlton is known for playing guitar and voice.
When and where was Larry Carlton born?
Larry Carlton was born 2 March 1948 in Torrance.
What are Larry Carlton's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Singing / Playing (1973), Larry Carlton (1978), Mr. 335 Live in Japan (1979), Strikes Twice (1980) and Eight Times Up (1982).
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