On Solid Ground


On Solid Ground is an album by the American musician Larry Carlton, released in 1989. 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. Carlton supported the album with a North American tour.

Production

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

Critical reception

The Los Angeles Times wrote that Carlton plays "with his trademark shiny, thick sound and relaxed jazz/blues/rock feel." The Philadelphia Daily News noted the "graceful, stately melody and by the purity of guitarist Carlton's playing" on the title track.

Track listing

All songs written by Larry Carlton, except where noted.
  1. "Josie" - 5:08
  2. "All in Good Time" - 8:39
  3. "The Philosopher" - 4:06
  4. "Layla" - 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

Production