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Torrance-born Larry Carlton is a celebrated guitarist and composer, known for his fluid jazz and blues style. Rising from the '60s LA studio scene, he gained fame with the Crusaders and as a session musician for legends like Steely Dan and Michael Jackson. Carlton has earned multiple Grammy Awards, including for "Hill Street Blues." Despite a shooting incident, he continued his prolific career, collaborating with artists like Lee Ritenour and joining Fourplay. Notable for albums like "Discovery" and "Last Nite," Carlton remains a respected touring artist.

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Genre: Jazz

Witness the Larry Carlton concert in New Orleans at New Orleans Jazz Market on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Buy your tickets now!

Larry Carlton: A Guitar Legend

Larry Carlton was named one of the "10 Greatest-Ever Session Guitarists" by Gibson Guitar! 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 also won one of his GRAMMY® Awards in 1981 for the theme to "Hill Street Blues" (a collaboration with Mike Post).

Acknowledgments and Accomplishments

4x-GRAMMY® Award Winner & 19x-GRAMMY® Nominated Guitar Legend LARRY CARLTON established himself from his first recording, "With A Little Help From My Friends". His studio credits include musicians & groups like Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, Sammy Davis Jr., Herb Alpert, Quincy Jones, John Lennon, Jerry Garcia, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and literally dozens of others.

Collaborations and Performances

Larry performed with The Crusaders and then with the Multi-Platinum Jazz Super Group Fourplay. With 38 albums to his credit, and having performed on 100+ albums that have gone Gold or Platinum, Carlton has achieved the highest standard of excellence for artistry, music & guitar mastery.

Awards and Recognition

Larry also received a "Lifetime Achievement Award" from Guitar Player Magazine and was presented the "Titan of Tone" Award from Premier Guitar Magazine at the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. "The work of his hands speaks grace and passion and timeless knowledge. Listen, learn and be profoundly moved," raves STING.