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Take Your Pick

Larry Carlton · 2010

61 min · 12 tracks · blues ยท jazz fusion ยท post-bop

A vibrant fusion of smooth jazz and blues, enriched with intricate guitar work and evocative melodies.

Why listen to this

Best for
long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
Context
By 2010, Larry Carlton was an established figure in the jazz and blues scenes, known for his distinctive guitar style. 'Take Your Pick' arrives as a follow-up to his 2009 album 'Singularity,' showcasing his continued evolution as a musician and his ability to blend genres seamlessly while collaborating with various artists.
If you like
blues, jazz fusion, post-bop

Take Your Pick is an album by Larry Carlton, released in 2010. A vibrant fusion of smooth jazz and blues, enriched with intricate guitar work and evocative melodies. 'Take Your Pick' garnered attention for its blend of contemporary jazz elements and blues influences, appealing to both longtime fans and new listeners. The album was well-received in critical circles, emphasizing Carlton's guitar virtuosity and contributing to conversations around the revitalization of jazz fusion in the modern era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Take Your Pick sound like?

A vibrant fusion of smooth jazz and blues, enriched with intricate guitar work and evocative melodies. Rooted in blues and jazz fusion.

What makes Take Your Pick by Larry Carlton notable?

'Take Your Pick' garnered attention for its blend of contemporary jazz elements and blues influences, appealing to both longtime fans and new listeners. The album was well-received in critical circles, emphasizing Carlton's guitar virtuosity and contributing to conversations around the revitalization of jazz fusion in the modern era. By 2010, Larry Carlton was an established figure in the jazz and blues scenes, known for his distinctive guitar style. 'Take Your Pick' arrives as a follow-up to his 2009 album 'Singularity,' showcasing his continued evolution as a musician and his ability to blend genres seamlessly while collaborating with various artists.

Who is Take Your Pick for?

Take Your Pick works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Take Your Pick?

Take Your Pick has 12 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·61:09

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Jazzy Bullets Standout 4:23
  • 2 Nite Crawler 2010 Standout 6:09
  • 3 The Way We Were 4:58
  • 4 Islands of Japan 4:39
  • 5 Neon Blue 6:16
  • 6 Tokyo Night Standout 4:34
  • 7 hotalu 4:53
  • 8 East West Stroll 5:31
  • 9 Easy Mystery 5:11
  • 10 ao 4:09
  • 11 Take Your Pick 4:50
  • 12 A girl from China 5:36

Release Date

June 2, 2010

Genre

blues, jazz fusion, post-bop

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

61 min 9 sec