Larry Carlton - Kid Gloves

From the opening melody of "Kid Gloves," it is obvious that Carlton's commercial direction wasn't about to change here. It is too easy to dismiss most of this session's output as insipid fluff; however, a closer listen to the "The Preacher" finds an intense Carlton playing a very George Benson-like melody. There is also a bit of an edge to his playing in "Where Be Mosada?" There are of course the standard "lite" songs geared for radio airplay, such as "Oui Oui" and "Terry T." The session's best performance is Carlton's solo rendition of "If I Could I Would," a beautiful chordal solo. Another solid recording which can be appreciated by commercial jazz fans and guitarists. ~ Robert Taylor, All Music Guide

Name Credits Abraham Laboriel Bass Adam Zelinka Post Production Alex Acuña Percussion Andy Ruggirello Design Dan Serrano Design Dave Grusin Executive Producer Dave Rouze Assistant Engineer David Gibb Design Don Murray Mixing, Engineer Eric Pershing Drum Programming, Programming Jeff Katz Photography Jetty Stutzman Grooming John Ferraro Drums Joseph Doughney Post Production Kirk Whalum Saxophone Larry Carlton Producer, Guitar Larry Rosen Executive Producer Matt Rollings Keyboards Michael Fisher Percussion Michael Landy Post Production Mike Klofter Assistant Engineer Scott Johnson Design Sonny Mediana Design Wally Traugott Mastering Xavier Cabrera Stylist