Larry Carlton

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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
musicians and groups like Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson,
Sammy Davis Jr., Herb Alpert, Quincy Jones, Bobby Bland, Dolly
Parton, Linda Ronstadt and literally dozens of others. He went on to
perform with the Crusaders and then with the multi platinum jazz super
group Fourplay. With 38 albums to his credit and having performed on
over 100 albums that have gone Gold or Platinum, Larry Carlton has set
a standard for artistry that spans three decades. Additionally Larry
received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Guitar Player magazine at
the historical Ryman Auditorium; was presented the "Titan of Tone"
award from Premier Guitar Magazine at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
and received a star on the Rock Walk of Fame on June 3, 1999. Larry's
recent Grammy Nominations include Best Pop Instrumental Album for
his "Greatest Hits Rerecorded - Volume One" released by 335 Records
in 2009; and Best Pop Instrumental Performance for "Fortune Teller"
from Fourplay's Energy also in 2009.