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Larry Carlton

Jazz fusion / Crossover jazz guitar·Music·established·United States
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Larry Carlton (b. 1948, full name Larry Eugene Carlton) is an American guitarist from Torrance, California, celebrated for his prolific session work in the 1970s-80s with artists like Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell. He is a four-time Grammy winner with a five-decade solo career of 30+ albums and membership in both The Crusaders and Fourplay.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (6)
  • 1968 solo debut album 'With a Little Help'
  • 4-time Grammy Award winner
  • 30+ solo albums released across a five-decade career
  • Member of Fourplay
  • Extensive session work with Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell
  • Member of The Crusaders
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Q:Is Larry Carlton underrated?

Larry Carlton has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 39 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. they have notable achievements including 1968 solo debut album 'with a little help'.

Q:What genre is Larry Carlton?

Larry Carlton works in Jazz fusion / Crossover jazz guitar originating from United States (Torrance, California). As a music artist at the "established" level, Larry Carlton has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Jazz fusion scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:Who are similar artists to Larry Carlton?

Fans of Larry Carlton often also enjoy The Crusaders, Steely Dan, Lee Ritenour, Fourplay, David Sanborn. These artists share common ground in the Jazz fusion space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Larry Carlton's approach to jazz fusion / crossover jazz guitar, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Larry Carlton more famous?

With a Gap Score of 39/100, Larry Carlton's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: the gap between quality and fame often comes down to timing, market dynamics, and the inherent biases of recommendation algorithms that favor established artists.

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