Larry Carlton - Playing/Singing

Title: Playing/Singing Artist: Larry Carlton Release Date: 1973 Re-Released On: 11/21/1995 Label: Edsel Duration: 34:05 UPC: 740155143923 Genre: Jazz Styles: Fusion, Contemporary Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Guitar Jazz Moods: Amiable/Good-Natured, Intimate, Refined/Mannered, Elegant, Laid-Back/Mellow, Sophisticated Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 3 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Easy Evil
2. I Cry Mercy
3. One More Chance
4. With Respect to Coltrane
5. American Family
6. Wavin' and Smilin'
7. Captain, Captain
8. Free Way

Year Type Label Catalog # 1995 CD Edsel 439

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This is Larry Carlton's second independent recording, which has finally been reissued on CD. The trademark 'Carlton' guitar sound is evident throughout, as is his toneless singing. The tracks here have a more earthy feel, as opposed to the over-produced stylings he would later employ; however, the overall results are disappointing. The guitar playing is certainly impressive (especially the distortion-filled "Free Way"), but there is simply not enough of it. Regardless, this is an interesting part of Carlton's beginnings and there are enough moments here that foreshadow his evolvement into one of the most distinctive voices in the history of electric guitar. ~ Robert Taylor, All Music Guide

Name Credits Alan Estes Percussion Barry Feinstein Photography Chris Neilson Vocals (Background) Chris Nelson Vocals Jim Gordon Drums Joe Osborne Bass Joe Sample Keyboards, Piano (Electric) John Guerin Drums John Guess Producer, Engineer Julia Tillman Vocals (Background) Julia Tillman Waters Vocals (Background), Vocals Larry Carlton Guitar, Bass, Producer, Arranger, Vocals Max Bennett Bass Maxine Willard Waters Vocals (Background), Vocals Michael F. Mills Percussion Michael Mills Photography, Percussion Michael Omartian Organ, Arranger, Keyboards, Piano (Electric) Oma Drake Vocals (Background), Vocals Oma Dranek Vocals (Background) Reinie Press Bass Ron Tutt Drums Stewart Levine Director Stix Hooper Drums Teinie Press Bass Wilton Felder Bass