Fans at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival might not recognize Larry Carlton’s name, but they’ve almost certainly heard his guitar. He’s been a studio sideman for years, playing on songs by Neil Diamond, ...

Nineteen-time Grammy nominee, Four-time Grammy winner and all-time guitar great, Larry Carlton established himself from his first recording, A Little Help From My Friends. His studio credits include ...

He has recorded with country artists and bluesmen. He has won four Grammys in pop categories. One of his guitar solos made a list of great rock performances compiled by Rolling Stone magazine. But for ...

Larry Carlton performs 'The Crusaders Remembered & Greatest Hits Steely Dan' at Billboard Live on June 9, 2022 in Tokyo, Japan. When it was announced that longtime Gibson endorsee Larry Carlton was ...

No longer the exclusive bastion of smooth jazz formulas the roving JVC Jazz Festival has ironically become a more listenable event, even if it doesn't push any envelopes. All of the acts save Ellis ...

Saxophone player Mindi Abair, guitarist Larry Carlton and keyboard player Cory Henry highlight the lineup for the 2018 Indy Jazz Fest, scheduled Sept. 13-22 at eight venues. The 20th annual event will ...

Larry Carlton’s musical story includes 19 Grammy nominations and four wins. He gained distinction for the unmistakable and often imitated “sweet” sound he delivers with his Gibson ES-335. He also ...

If youre not one of the lucky fans who applauded the longawaited pairing of Larry Carlton and Steve Lukather Larry who was named guitarist of the year so often that the title of player emeritus was ...

Meet Guitarist Adam Levy article by Mike Brannon, published on November 16, 2025 at All About Jazz. Find more Interview articles ...