On Solid Ground is an album by the American musician Larry Carlton, released in 1989.[1][2] The album features keyboardists Terry Trotter and Alan Pasqua, and saxophonist Kirk Whalum. Carlton was shot in the neck while working on the album, delaying its release.[3] Carlton supported the album with a North American tour.[4]
| On Solid Ground | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Jazz fusion |
| Length | 53:47 |
| Label | MCA |
| Producer | Larry Carlton |
Production
editCarlton played on the original recording of Steely Dan's "Josie", although not the guitar solo.[5]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [6] |
| Los Angeles Times |  [7] |
The Los Angeles Times wrote that Carlton plays "with his trademark shiny, thick sound and relaxed jazz/blues/rock feel."[7] The Philadelphia Daily News noted the "graceful, stately melody and by the purity of guitarist Carlton's playing" on the title track.[8]
Track listing
editAll songs written by Larry Carlton, except where noted.
- "Josie" (Walter Becker, Donald Fagen) 5:08
- "All in Good Time" 8:39
- "The Philosopher" 4:06
- "Layla" (Eric Clapton, Jim Gordon) 4:06
- "On Solid Ground" 4:19
- "The Wãffer" 6:36
- "Bubble Shuffle" 4:32
- "Chapter II" 4:48
- "Honey Samba" 5:06
- "Sea Space" 6:27
Personnel
edit- Larry Carlton – lead guitar, bass guitar, keyboards
- Kirk Whalum – saxophone
- David Foster – keyboards
- Rhett Lawrence – keyboards
- Brian Mann – keyboards
- Alan Pasqua – keyboards
- Terry Trotter – keyboards
- Dean Parks – rhythm guitar
- Nathan East – bass guitar
- Abraham Laboriel – bass guitar
- John Peña – bass guitar
- Rick Marotta – drums
- John Robinson – drums
- Paulinho da Costa – percussion
- Michael Fisher – percussion
References
edit- ^ Gliatto, Tom (2 Dec 1988). "With a Little Help". USA Today. p. 1D.
- ^ "New This Week". Part II. Newsday. 24 Apr 1989. p. 2.
- ^ Beck, Marilyn (1 Dec 1988). "Grammy Award-winning guitarist...". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 12.
- ^ Gonzalez, Fernando (21 Apr 1989). "Guitarist Larry Carlton...". Arts and Film. The Boston Globe. p. 56.
- ^ Mawson, Dave (11 May 1989). "Born Again". Telegram & Gazette. p. D1.
- ^ AllMusic review
- ^ a b Stewart, Zan (24 May 1989). "On Solid Ground". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 4.
- ^ Takiff, Jonathan (23 June 1989). "Carlton Returns to Form". Features. Philadelphia Daily News. p. 48.