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Review 1 for Larry Carlton
Worth the wait
Jazz Cafe @
- London @
- Sun 31 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: The look on LC's face when Travis became the front man. A very special, intimate moment of a father watching - with pride - his son 'doing his thing'. @
Opening act(s): There wasn't one @
Posted 02/11/2010
by SGSpecial
Location:Watford
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About 30 years ago I bought the Joni Mitchell Album 'Hejira'. Amongst the stellar group of backing musicians was Larry Carlton and the work he did on that album blew me away. For me, he redefined lead guitar playing; no longer did it have to be fast, flash and hairy - now it was thoughtful, interesting and and integral part of the whole work. That's when I got interested in the Maestros output. He also changed the way I bought records. I now study the sleeve notes to see who's playing on the album. If I see his name (as well as a few others) I know I'll like the album.
Moving forward to the gig on Sunday - well, it was everything I thought it would be. Musically outstanding (of course) and much credit has to go to Travis Carlton on bass and (I think) Gene Coney on drums. But what I didn't expect was the intimacy and humour and, I guess, human-ness of the great man. I'm sure the audience felt like he was an old friend we hadn't seen for a while and that's how he came across to me.
Jazz Cafe @
- London @
- Sun 31 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: The look on LC's face when Travis became the front man. A very special, intimate moment of a father watching - with pride - his son 'doing his thing'. @
Opening act(s): There wasn't one @
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Review 2 for Larry Carlton
Amazing virtuosity, a real privilege.
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- Sun 31 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: Room 335 @
Posted 02/11/2010
by middleagedbloke
Location:London
I've followed Larry via his recordings, both solo, and with the Crusaders, Steely Dan etc, for 30 years, but this was my first chance to see him live, and he did not disappoint. A genial, relaxed presence, he simply has an overwhelming command of his instrument, and fantastic musical feel.
Supported by his son Travis on bass (yes, he looks nothing at all like his Dad,) and Gene Coy on drums, the trio was superbly tight and musically aligned.
Larry played a mix of oldies, including a great 'Josie' from the Steely Dan 'Aja' album, and the classic 'Room 335' from his own solo album of 1978 as part of a well-deserved encore (yes, it sound very like Steely Dan's 'Peg', but still a great tune) and some newer funk and blues stuff. Jazz, blues, chords, solos, he nailed it all with perfect taste and technique, and little apparent effort.
The Jazz Cafe is also the perfect venue for this kind of thing. Small enough that everyone feels near the stage, big enough to create a buzz, and easy to get to the bar.
The best £25 I have spent in a long time. If you appreciate guitar playing at its very best, you should really try to catch Larry next time.
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Favourite moment: Room 335 @
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Review 3 for Larry Carlton
Larry Carlton - excellent
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Posted 02/11/2010
by msd3an
An excellent gig. Doors at 7, music started at 9. We got there at 7.15 and got bored waiting for 1hour 45mins. Once the music started all was exceptional. Highly recommended.
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Review 4 for Larry Carlton
Larry Carlton was sublime
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Posted 02/11/2010
by roseco
Location:London
The show was superb and the intimate venue was perfect for it. Larry was on top form and interacted wonderfully with the audience. An unexpected bonus was that he shared the stage with his son, one of the best bass players around.
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