A Tribute to the music of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff
Since 1963, the songwriting and producing team of Gamble and Huff has earned 175 gold and platinum records, defining an entire category of Black popular music known as “The Sound of Philadelphia.” They were inducted into the National Academy of Popular Music Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1995, and were awarded the prestigious Grammy Trustees Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in 1999.Larry Carlton and his legendary guitar skills will be backed by some amazing musicians on keyboards, bass, back-up vocals, drums, and horn section. This line-up will bring these timeless classics back to life with a new twist that will make this a unique one of a kind performance.
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As of Nov. 21, 2011 the album is currently #7 on the smooth jazz charts.
Recently Larry Carlton picked up his 4th Grammy in 2011 for Best Pop Instrumental Album award for 'Take Your Pick' (LISTEN HERE)Larry also received the George Benson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2011 Canadian Wave Awards; was named One of the 10 Greatest-Ever Session Guitarists by Gibson; and Guitar Player magazine lists "Kid Charlemagne" as one of the Most Influential Rock Solos Ever!
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 (VIEW LIST). He went on to perform with the Crusaders and then with the multi platinum jazz super group Fourplay. With 30 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 and was presented the "Titan of Tone" award from Premier Guitar Magazine at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 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.
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"It must have taken more than one lifetime of music to produce Larry Carlton, he is the sum and son of a long lineage, beyond time, and beyond rational explanations of dedication or practice, the work of his hands speaks grace and passion and timeless knowledge. Listen, learn and be profoundly moved." Sting
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Travel party is 11: Larry Carlton + Bass, Drums, Keys, 2 horns, 2 backup vocalists, 2 crew, and 1 Manager.