Larry Carlton with special guest Laurie Wheeler as the opening act!
Sixteen-time Grammy nominee, three-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 26 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.
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Laurie Wheeler is emerging as a new force and style among modern female vocalists. A veteran of jazz for over 20 years, her natural vocal ability landed her the lead singer position in the vocal groups “Footprints” and VocalPoint.” She now fronts her highly successful jazz vocal trio “Nash deVille,” and recently was named the #7 Female Singer on the 67th Annual DownBeat Reader’s Poll. Laurie has performed with Louis Bellson, Buddy DeFranco, Charlie Byrd, Bobby Peterson, and most recently with mentors and friends, Michael McDonald and Larry Carlton. She has been successful with two previously released recordings on her independent label, Land of Waz, they are Laurie Wheeler, From the Land of Dreams, and Laurie Wheeler, Twisted.
7 Person Touring Party (Larry Carlton, Laurie Wheeler, bass, drums, piano, guitar tech, road mgr)