Larry Carlton, Robben Ford - Live in Tokyo
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Artist: Larry Carlton, Robben FordEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 2007-01-30
Music Label: Jvc Japan
Soundtracks:
- That Road
- Brunable
- Cold Gold
- Rio Samba
- Derrick's Blues
- Two Bad
- Talk To Your Daughter
- Too Much (Bonus Track)
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Free Music Review: Energy abounds!
Hit: 5 Stars
Larry Carlton with special guest Robben Ford `Live in Tokyo'
What a great concept; pairing these two guitar legends, (Carlton and Ford,) together for a live album. Not to mention that between the two of them, their writing and recording credits (solo, and as sidemen) are proverbially incredible. Was there ever a doubt that this would be a great recording? No! As both of these graying guitarists sound as fresh and as sparkling as they did when they first hit the music scene back in the seventies. It's also interesting to note that while Robben has been more of a bluesman over the last few years, it's equally interesting to note how Carlton has gravitated to the blues on recent recordings; (seek out Larry's 2004 `Sapphire Blue;' which is an extremely fine blues instrumental recording.)
The operative word for this album is `energy,' very high and creative energy. All in all there are eight tracks included, four authored by Carlton, two by Ford, a Gabriel Ford track, and the JB Lenoir & Alexis Atkins tune that Robben made famous all over again back in the nineties; `Talk to Your Daughter.' Both guitarists are on every track, and Robben sings on the two closing tunes.
Highlights include; the opening track `That Road' authored by Ford, which is a funky instrumental that simmers and boils, and allows the two gifted ones to work out perfectly trading leads to orgasmic delights, and it's immediately apparent that this is going to be one heck of a night, and recording, and they were just getting started! Carlton's `Rio Samba' opens showcasing Travis Carton's funky bass, (Travis is Carlton's son,) so the apple did not fall far from the tree, and again features Ford's and Carlton's trading leads; which is a true marvel to listen to. `Two Bad' is a slow blues that builds to high intensity, and I was amazed how well they finished each other's guitar phrases. The last two tracks on this extremely fine recording, are sung by Robben, that being `Talk to your Daughter' which is a slick romp through the blues, with tons of energy coming from Carlton and Ford's guitars plus strong vocals from Robben. The closing track `Too Much' is appropriately titled, and once again shows off Robben's vocal depth, and the two guitarist bump and grind to a dirty-filthy (but clean) climax!
`Live in Tokyo' clocks in at over sixty-nine minutes, which is pretty chunky; but given the quality of the performance, and the clean recorded sound, I could have died and gone to heaven had this been a double CD set. That being said, Robben told me that there will be DVD of this performance, plus another Carlton/Ford collaboration (recorded in Pairs) forthcoming. I can't wait!
Musicians: Larry Carlton (guitar), Robben Ford (guitar and vocals), Jeff Babko (keyboards), Toss Panos (drums), Travis Carlton (bass)
Tracks: That Road, Burnable, Cold Gold, Rio Samba, Derrick's Blues, Two Bad, Talk To Your Daughter, Too Much
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Bob Putignano www.SoundsofBlue.com
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