Larry Carlton

Both as a sideman and a solo artist, Larry Carlton bridged the gap between the energy of rock and the sophistication of jazz. The creamy distorted sound of his Gibson ES-335 made a lot of guitar greats green with envy, and his solo on Kid Charlemagne by Steely Dan remains a rite of passage for any aspiring fusion player. Highlights of his recorded career include albums with Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, John Lennon and Michael Jackson.