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Friends - Larry Carlton

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Sep 25, 2009 02:09 pm

The Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell returns with "At Home With Friends," a star-studded album of marquee-level duets with guest artists like Sting, Josh Groban and Chris Botti.

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By the time Larry Carlton recorded Friends, his status as a guitar legend had already been established. In addition to being admired by musicians, he was also loved by Muzak programmers. His blend of happy pop-jazz was the perfect background music for dentist offices. For those who care to listen closer, there is some excellent guitar work being performed. A good example of this would be his creative improvisation on the introduction to "South Town." His duet with B.B. King on "Blues for TJ" is wonderful. It is refreshing to hear two players who are more interested in sharing ideas than showing off. The scat version of "Tequila," courtesy of Al Jarreau, was also interesting. As with most Carlton recordings, there is something here for just about everyone; there's just not enough of it. ~ Robert Taylor, All Music Guide

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Larry Carlton (32 Albums)

  • Fingerprints
  • Words + Music
  • Gift
  • With a Little Help from My Friends
  • Best One
  • Playing/Singing
  • Strikes Twice
  • On Solid Ground
  • Larry Carlton: Live
  • Alone/But Never Alone
  • Carrying You
  • Christmas at My House
  • Deep into It
  • Discovery
  • Eight Times Up
  • Fire Wire
  • Friends
  • Hello Tomorrow
  • Kid Gloves
  • Larry Carlton
  • Last Nite
  • Live In Tokyo
  • Minute by Minute
  • Mr. 335 Live in Japan
  • Plays the Sound of Philadelphia
  • Renegade Gentleman
  • Sapphire Blue
  • Sleepwalk
  • Smiles and Smiles to Go
  • Take Your Pick
  • The Jazz King: H.M. The King Bhumibol Adulyadej Musical Compositions
  • The Paris Concert
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