Carlton’s studio credits from the 1970s and early ’80s include musicians and groups like: Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, Sammy Davis Jr., Herb Alpert, Quincy Jones, Bobby Bland, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and literally dozens of others. Among his more notable projects as a session guitarist were Joni Mitchell’s critically acclaimed ‘Court and Spark’ album and Donald Fagen’s ‘Nightfly’ album. Carlton performed on four Steely Dan albums: ‘Katy Lied’ (1975); ‘The Royal Scam’ (1976); ‘Aja’ (1977); ‘Gaucho’ (1980).
4x-GRAMMY® Award-Winner & 19x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated Guitar Legend LARRY CARLTON returns to Jimmy's following 2 Sold Out shows in January! Larry Carlton was named one of the "10 Greatest-Ever Session Guitarists" by Gibson Guitar and ROLLING STONE lists Carlton's tasty ascent on Steely Dan's "Kid Charlemagne" as one of the three best guitar licks in rock music while GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE lists it as one of the "Most Influential Rock Solos Ever"! Carlton's catalog of work includes film soundtracks, television themes and work on 100+ albums that have gone GOLD or PLATINUM. Larry Carlton has achieved the highest level of excellence for artistry, music and guitar mastery! With more than 3000 studio sessions under his belt by the early 1980s, Carlton won a GRAMMY® in 1981 for the theme to "Hill Street Blues". "The work of his hands speaks grace and passion and timeless knowledge. Listen, learn and be profoundly moved," says STING. Carlton is a former member of Jazz Supergroup FOURPLAY.