Last Nite is a live album by Larry Carlton, released in 1986. Recorded at the Baked Potato in North Hollywood, California, Carlton is supported by keyboardist Terry Trotter, bassist Abraham Laboriel, drummer John Robinson, and percussionist Alex Acuña.
This live set is one of Larry Carlton's best recordings because the guitarist stretches himself. Joined by keyboardist Terry Trotter, bassist Abraham Laboriel, drummer John Robinson and percussionist Alex Acuna (and an occasional three-piece horn section), Carlton plays five- to eight-minute versions of four originals (including "The B.P. Blues"), plus Miles Davis's "So What" and "All Blues." Recorded at the Baked Potato in North Hollywood in California, Carlton
is heard throughout at his very best, making one wonder why he has
recorded so few albums of a similar spontaneous nature in his career.
No disco
beats or smooth jazz here, just an extraordinary live performance in a
small club. Always loved his work with Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell, and
bought The Crusaders' "Those Southern Knights" just so I could
repeatedly listen to Larry on "Spiral", but I didn't like his own
albums, which are nearly all smooth jazz. For some reason. If you love
great guitar playing, you need this.
I've seen
Larry Carlton 4 times over the years. He was really 'on' twice and
seemed a bit uninterested the other two. This record is definitely Larry
on a good night. He gets into one of his patented runs on "Don't Give
It Up" that makes you think he could go on forever spitting out clean,
melodic lines. And "Last Nite" has a really wild run where he seems to
chase down the melody for a good 2 minutes before he finally catches it.
My only complaint is the horns that were added later in the studio. It
takes away from the live, spontaneous vibe of the tunes. Still, if you
only know Larry Carlton from his mellow jazz period this is a great
place to get acquainted with his earlier, shall we say, "more energetic"
days.
This album
is just ridiculously good! No exaggeration full stop. I've had it for
years and give it spin on a regular basis. It has a variety of upbeat
and slower tunes including the appropriately named "Emotions Wound Us
So" which a few reviewers have already mentioned. I'll play it for
(often guitar playing) friends and they're left shaking their heads.
Truly worth five stars. Give it 3 or 4 listens, you'll realize you've
bought a gem. Just don't hesitate before it's not available anymore.
Track listing:
1 So What 7:58
2 Don't Give It Up 5:30
3 The B.P. Blues 7:50
4 All Blues 7:50
5 Last Nite 7:58
6 Emotions Wound Us So 6:17
Personnel:
Guitar – Larry Carlton
Bass – Abraham Laboriel
Drums – John Robinson (2), Rick Marotta (tracks: B1)
Keyboards – Terry Trotter
Percussion – Alex Acuna*
Producer – Larry Carlton
Saxophone – Marc Russo
Trumpet – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey
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