LARRY CARLTON Joins Steely Dan's Rent Party '09

Posted by: Jet Johnson on 22 July 2009

Hot off the press from Steely Dan's newsletter....

Steely Dan's Rent Party '09 12-piece band
will be enlarged by one when Donald and Walter
reunite with the legendary guitarist Larry Carlton
for six special setlist shows
in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago

2 shows in each City ....one night "The Royal Scam" will be played in it's entirety + other songs
The following night will be Special Set List Internet Request Night Razz

Carlton played some of the most famous guitar solos and parts in Steely Dan's classic oeuvre -- including the legendary solo on "Kid Charlemagne", which made Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time.

He has gained distinction for his unmistakably original and often-imitated guitar sound, with a career spanning more than 3,000 sessions, 200 hits, 100 gold albums and 33 solo recording projects, while earning three Ad Lib awards, 18 Grammy nominations, 3 Grammy wins and Guitar Player’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Carlton has performed as a highly valued sideman with some of the biggest names in almost every genre of music.


Oh how I'd LOVE to be there!!!!!!
Posted on: 23 July 2009 by Ron Brinsdon
Lucky,lucky USA!

I'd be happy just to see some UK gigs by Mr Carlton with his own band although it would probably be just one London show.

We can but wait.

Ron
Posted on: 23 July 2009 by BigH47
Seconded re:Mr Carlton.
Posted on: 23 July 2009 by fred simon


Oh, man ... I'd better start setting up my Ponzi scheme right away ... four nights in my town!

Yes, it's Carlton only two nights in each city, but they're doing four nights in each city (even more in New York) ... one night each for Aja, Gaucho, and The Royal Scam, and one night of ticket-holder requests. Carlton is only doing the request night and The Royal Scam.

How can I pick just one?!

Yeah, Larry Carlton was at his peak around that time, also lending his transcendent brilliance to many other classic albums, not the least of which was Joni Mitchell's Hejira ... Carlton's swooning textural commentary was key to that masterpiece.

All the best,
Fred