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On Solid Ground

On Solid Ground
Studio album by
Released1989
GenreJazz fusion
Length53:47
LabelMCA
ProducerLarry Carlton

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]

Production

Carlton played on the original recording of Steely Dan's "Josie", although not the guitar solo.[5]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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

All songs written by Larry Carlton, except where noted.

  1. "Josie" (Walter Becker, Donald Fagen) 5:08
  2. "All in Good Time" 8:39
  3. "The Philosopher" 4:06
  4. "Layla" (Eric Clapton, Jim Gordon) 4:06
  5. "On Solid Ground" 4:19
  6. "The Wãffer" 6:36
  7. "Bubble Shuffle" 4:32
  8. "Chapter II" 4:48
  9. "Honey Samba" 5:06
  10. "Sea Space" 6:27

Personnel

References

  1. ^ Gliatto, Tom (2 Dec 1988). "With a Little Help". USA Today. p. 1D.
  2. ^ "New This Week". Part II. Newsday. 24 Apr 1989. p. 2.
  3. ^ Beck, Marilyn (1 Dec 1988). "Grammy Award-winning guitarist...". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 12.
  4. ^ Gonzalez, Fernando (21 Apr 1989). "Guitarist Larry Carlton...". Arts and Film. The Boston Globe. p. 56.
  5. ^ Mawson, Dave (11 May 1989). "Born Again". Telegram & Gazette. p. D1.
  6. ^ AllMusic review
  7. ^ a b Stewart, Zan (24 May 1989). "On Solid Ground". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 4.
  8. ^ Takiff, Jonathan (23 June 1989). "Carlton Returns to Form". Features. Philadelphia Daily News. p. 48.
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