Sleepwalk

• Artist: Larry Carlton
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1981
• Total Time: 39:56
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Sleepwalk is slightly better than Strikes Twice thanks in part to the absence of Larry Carlton's toneless singing. "Last Nite" and "10:00 P.M." have become staples in Carlton's live set. The legendary Carlton feel is evident throughout this session, but "Blues Bird" stands as the high-water mark. "Sleepwalk" is played beautifully, almost preventing the listener from noticing the sap-heavy strings in the background. Carlton's faceless rhythm section does little to enhance the music (as is usually the case with his solo efforts), but his playing more than makes up for this. Despite sounding a bit dated, this is still worth exploring, especially for guitarists. ~ Robert Taylor, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Last Nite	Larry Carlton	Larry Carlton	(5:15)
Blues Bird	Larry Carlton	Larry Carlton	(4:29)
Song for Katie	Larry Carlton	Larry Carlton	(3:45)
Frenchman's Flat	Larry Carlton	Larry Carlton	(4:31)
Sleepwalk	Ann Farina, Johnny Farina, Santo Farina	Larry Carlton	(4:28)
Upper Kern	Larry Carlton	Larry Carlton	(7:28)
10:00 P.M.	Larry Carlton	Larry Carlton	(5:05)
You Gotta Get It While You Can	Larry Carlton	Larry Carlton	(4:55)

Credits

Brian Mann (Synthesizer), Brian Mann (Keyboards), Brian Mann (Moog Synthesizer), Michael Brecker (Horn), Michael Brecker (Saxophone), Larry Carlton (Guitar), Larry Carlton (Conductor), Larry Carlton (Producer), Larry Carlton (Engineer), Larry Carlton (Main Performer), Larry Carlton (String Arrangements), Larry Carlton (Remixing), Greg Mathieson (Organ), Greg Mathieson (Piano), Greg Mathieson (Keyboards), Greg Mathieson (Fender Rhodes), Joe Sample (Keyboards), David Sanborn (Saxophone), Paulinho Da Costa (Percussion), Assa Drori (Concert Master), John Ferraro (Drums), Don Freeman (Keyboards), Don Freeman (Fender Rhodes), Don Freeman (Wurlitzer), Steve Gadd (Drums), Bernie Grundman (Remastering), Abraham Laboriel (Bass), Jeff Porcaro (Drums), Rik Pekkonen (Remixing), Robert Popwell (Bass), Mike Reese (Mastering), Carlos Rios (Guitar (Rhythm)), Al Schmitt (Engineer), Ricky Schultz (Coordination), Terry Trotter (Keyboards), Terry Trotter (Fender Rhodes), Steve Carlton (Assistant Engineer), Simon Levy (Art Direction), Simon Levy (Design), Bob Seidemann (Photography), Pops Popwell (Bass), Jim Hodson (Assistant Engineer)