Larry Carlton

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 such as 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, as well as for television and movies. He has been a member of the jazz fusion group the Crusaders and the smooth jazz band Fourplay, and has maintained a long solo career.

Larry Carlton
Larry Carlton at Alfa Jazz Fest 2014
Background information
Birth nameLarry Eugene Carlton
Born (1948-03-02) March 2, 1948
Torrance, California, U.S.
GenresJazz fusion, rock, pop
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Guitar
Years active1962–present
Labels
Websitewww.larrycarlton335.com
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