Released 40 years ago
Last Nite
Larry Carlton · 1986
44 min · 6 tracks · blues
A fusion of blues and jazz, this album showcases Carlton's virtuosity through intricate guitar work and emotive improvisation.
Top tracks — play these first
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So What Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its bluesy undertones and complex guitar solos, demonstrating Carlton's technical prowess right from the start.
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Last Nite — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's essence with a catchy melody and an engaging groove that highlights Carlton's signature style.
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All Blues — This rendition of the classic showcases Carlton's ability to reinterpret jazz standards while infusing them with his own unique flair and improvisational skill.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends blues and jazz through intricate guitar work and improvisation, though it lacks strong cohesion.
What we noticed
- Each track features extended improvisational sections, allowing for intricate solos that highlight the interplay between jazz and blues elements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- intricate guitar work appreciation
- evening relaxation with friends
- emotive melodies for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its genre fusion and intricate guitar work.
- Themes
- bluesy improvisation· jazz fusion exploration· Los Angeles session scene
- Career context
- By 1986, Larry Carlton had established himself as a prominent session musician and solo artist, with 'Last Nite' being his sixth studio album. This release followed his acclaimed project 'Friends', and it marked a further exploration into the blend of jazz and blues that characterized much of his work during this period.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lee Ritenour· Robben Ford· Pat Metheny
Tracklist
- 1 So What Start here 7:59
- 2 Don't Give It Up 5:32
- 3 The B.P. Blues 7:56
- 4 All Blues 8:19
- 5 Last Nite 7:59
- 6 Emotions Wound Us So 6:19
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