
You’ve probably heard Larry Carlton’s music before, even if you don’t realize it. He’s infamous as a studio musician, performing throughout his career with the likes of Steely Dan, Michael Jackson, Joni Mitchell, Quincy Jones and others. But he’s also developed a prominent solo career, and he’s coming to a venue near you to show off his skills. Buy concert tickets here!
Larry Carlton grew up loving jazz and the blues, and found work as a young musician playing in various bands and working as a studio musician, which started to earn him good money throughout the ‘70s. But like any talented artist, he craved seeing his own name on the theater marquee. His first solo record, With a Little Help From My Friends, came out in 1968. But it wasn’t until about a decade later that he earned a major label contract.
Carlton’s musicianship contributed to some of the ‘70s best-known records, including Joni Mitchell’s Court and Spark and Steely Dan’s Royal Scam. He’s performed on more than 100 gold records in total and wrote TV show themes as well, including those for Hill Street Blues and Who’s the Boss. Get Larry Carlton tickets now and see this artist live!