Larry Carlton Quartet at Caffe Lena

Combining his roots in blues and jazz with a crossover pop-rock sensibility, Carltons unmistakable sound is marked by his signature warm tone, bright melodies and soulful guitar solos. Fourtime Grammy winner, Titan of Tone award recipient and legendary guitar great, Larry Carlton is one of the most influential, prolific and original guitarists in the industry.

Before he transitioned completely to a solo career, Carlton became one of the most in-demand studio musicians of the past three decades. His credits include film soundtracks, television themes and work on more than 100 gold albums. You hear him on albums by Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, Sammy Davis Jr., Herb Alpert, Quincy Jones, Bobby Bland, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and dozens of others. Rolling Stone magazine lists Carltons tasty ascent on Steely Dans Kid Charlemagne as one of the three best guitar licks in rock music....

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Combining his roots in blues and jazz with a crossover pop-rock sensibility, Carltons unmistakable sound is marked by his signature warm tone, bright melodies and soulful guitar solos. Fourtime Grammy winner, Titan of Tone award recipient and legendary guitar great, Larry Carlton is one of the most influential, prolific and original guitarists in the industry.

Before he transitioned completely to a solo career, Carlton became one of the most in-demand studio musicians of the past three decades. His credits include film soundtracks, television themes and work on more than 100 gold albums. You hear him on albums by Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, Sammy Davis Jr., Herb Alpert, Quincy Jones, Bobby Bland, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and dozens of others. Rolling Stone magazine lists Carltons tasty ascent on Steely Dans Kid Charlemagne as one of the three best guitar licks in rock music.

In the past few years Carlton has reigned in his touring schedule a bit and we feel hugely blessed to have him on our stage. His sweet, peaceful personality and unique, rhythmic, warm chords and ringing guitar tone will create a night of pure musical magic in the intimate sanctuary of Caffe Lena.

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