Take Your Pick cover

Released 16 years ago this June

Take Your Pick

Larry Carlton · 2010

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

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

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Lee Ritenour· Robben Ford· Pat Metheny

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Jazzy Bullets 4:23
  • 2 Nite Crawler 2010 6:09
  • 3 The Way We Were 4:58
  • 4 Islands of Japan 4:39
  • 5 Neon Blue 6:16
  • 6 Tokyo Night 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

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