No Substitutions: Live in Osaka [Live]

No Substitutions: Live in Osaka [Live]

No Substitutions: Live in Osaka [Live]

ASIN: B00005A3N0

Editorial Reviews
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Like 1990s guitar wonder-bands such as Los Lobotomys, Karizma, and L.A. Guitar Workshop, this live club recording from two session-masters is a lesson in controlled thuggery. Carlton has played some of the greatest electric solos ever, gunslinging for everyone from Joni Mitchell and The Crusaders to Steely Dan ("Kid Charlemagne") and LA Express. Ex-Toto axe-king Lukather made his name stoking the mega-rock flames, but has also plied his pick to recordings by Patti Austin, Herb Alpert, Chet Atkins, and America.

That fusion has fallen on hard times doesn't deter these two from giving their all in five numbers that display equal moments of bombast, artistry, and occasionally, brilliance. With drummer Greg Bissonette, bassist Chris Kent, and keyboardist Rick Jackson, the band kicks off with the testosterone-addled thump of "The Pump," which initially recalls some escapees from Def Leppard until they settle into a mellow, grand groove and a web of coiled solos. Lukather is more at home in this kind of shredding setting, but that gives Carlton plenty of space to do the lyrical, sensitive-guy thing, while both spin walls of heavy sound on the bruising shuffle, "Don't Give It Up." A reggae-ized "All Blues" sounds a bit street-worn, but then Carlton enters in an understated Jim Hall tone that transforms the song until a schizophrenic speed demon takes over and momentarily kills the intimate vibe. Though No Substitutions will be mostly be gobbled up by guitarists and latent fusion heads, it could also add fire to any listener desiring rocking music to play with the windows rolled down. --Ken Micallef

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No Substitutions: Live in Osaka
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • The forgotten Larry Carlton
  • Toto is Alive and AMAZING!
  • It's NOT just a "Guitarist" album...
  • Love those guitars
  • Red-Hot-Rolls-Royce Guitar Playing
 No Substitutions: Live in Osaka
Larry Carlton , and Steve Lukather
Manufacturer: Favored Nations
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005A3N0
Release Date: 2001-03-20

Tracks:

  1. The Pump
  2. Don't Give It Up
  3. (It Was) Only Yesterday
  4. All Blues
  5. Room 335

Amazon.com

Like 1990s guitar wonder-bands such as Los Lobotomys, Karizma, and L.A. Guitar Workshop, this live club recording from two session-masters is a lesson in controlled thuggery. Carlton has played some of the greatest electric solos ever, gunslinging for everyone from Joni Mitchell and The Crusaders to Steely Dan ("Kid Charlemagne") and LA Express. Ex-Toto axe-king Lukather made his name stoking the mega-rock flames, but has also plied his pick to recordings by Patti Austin, Herb Alpert, Chet Atkins, and America.

That fusion has fallen on hard times doesn't deter these two from giving their all in five numbers that display equal moments of bombast, artistry, and occasionally, brilliance. With drummer Greg Bissonette, bassist Chris Kent, and keyboardist Rick Jackson, the band kicks off with the testosterone-addled thump of "The Pump," which initially recalls some escapees from Def Leppard until they settle into a mellow, grand groove and a web of coiled solos. Lukather is more at home in this kind of shredding setting, but that gives Carlton plenty of space to do the lyrical, sensitive-guy thing, while both spin walls of heavy sound on the bruising shuffle, "Don't Give It Up." A reggae-ized "All Blues" sounds a bit street-worn, but then Carlton enters in an understated Jim Hall tone that transforms the song until a schizophrenic speed demon takes over and momentarily kills the intimate vibe. Though No Substitutions will be mostly be gobbled up by guitarists and latent fusion heads, it could also add fire to any listener desiring rocking music to play with the windows rolled down. --Ken Micallef

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The forgotten Larry Carlton.......2007-03-31

In recent (1998-present) years, Larry Carlton has been paying the bills as a working member of Fourplay, the "Smooth Jazz" (shudder) super-ensemble featuring Nathan East, Bob James and Harvey Mason. But don't forget this one critical fact: He can STILL pound the average rock guitarist into a fine powder! Here, he's paired with Toto's Steve Lukather, and it's a pretty even match. Jeff Beck's "The Pump" is the perfect showcase for some back-and-forth pyrotechnics. Fourplay has served up some fine tracks, as well as a big helping of "Quiet Storm" GARBAGE. This is a live recording from the guy who powered MANY of Steely Dan's hits...a guy who is more well-rounded than his Fourplay resume would suggest. Lukather's no slouch either. Get this, as well as the DVD, and you WILL NOT be sorry.

5 out of 5 stars Toto is Alive and AMAZING!.......2006-10-02

Why does Amazon, as well as some of the reviewers, refer to Steve 'Luke' Lukateher as "ex-Toto guitarist"? Obviously uninformed Americans (I live in California). Toto is HUGE everywhere in the world but the US, but I just saw them in LA (9/2006) and they were phenominal. Hot Tip, the new album 'Falling in Between' is outrageous. And as for this album of Carlton and Lukather, I believe it won the Grammy for best instrumental album of the year!

5 out of 5 stars It's NOT just a "Guitarist" album..........2005-01-29

I'm not going to echo everyone else's raves here, as I agree with them. It's a shame, though, that Greg Bissonette has received virtually no mention in the previous reviews. Guitar Tour de Force that this effort is, Greg's drumming accompanying Lukather and Carlton is phenomenal! He is Mister Chops as far as I'm concerned, yet his playing is never intrusive or overdone. He has exquisite taste throughout this CD, and gets the chance to shine briefly toward the end of the second track ( as does the keyboard player, who might have been featured at least once more in this set ). This is the model for a drum solo: short, fiery and to the point. Top-notch band. Live jazz albums in an intimate club setting don't get better than this one.

4 out of 5 stars Love those guitars.......2004-08-25

Just a great listen. Lots of back and forth between two superstars.

5 out of 5 stars Red-Hot-Rolls-Royce Guitar Playing.......2004-06-03

The consumate album for people who appreciate excellence in modern guitar playing. Engineered by Steve Vai (no mean talent himself) it has some of the hottest guitar duels and counterpointing that I've heard in aeons.

This is a hot CD. Not to be missed by fans of good Jazz/Fusion/Rock guitar playing. Larry is *THE* premier session player of the late 20th Century - and Steve is very much the pupil.

An unforgettable listen - especially "The Pump". Don't miss it.

Addendum on 8 October 2004: There are three tracks missing from the original performance - according to Larry's webmaster and manager who was POSITIVE they were played on the night - and for the life of me I don't know why. They do a toasting-hot version of Jimi Hendrix's "Red House"; "Cause We've Ended As Lovers" is so magnificently subtle and plaintif, and "Little Wing" shows Lukather excelling. Why they were not included on the disk, who knows? Royalties???? Note all tracks were written by either Carlton or both of them, but strangely enough I've heard Jeff Beck do a version of "The Pump" years before this was released.

Steve Vai owns Favored Nation Records - the label this is released on. It's anyone's guess who had creative control, but the only thing wrong with the tracks which are left out is a rather off-color joke about Sammy Davis Jnr that Lukather sings as they retune. It could have been cut out.

RELEASE THEM MR CARLTON!!!!!!
No Substitutions: Live in Osaka
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		No Substitutions: Live in Osaka
    Steve Lukather , and Larry Carlton
    Manufacturer: Victor Entertainment
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Contemporary BluesContemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
    Jazz FusionJazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music
    Smooth JazzSmooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
    Soft RockSoft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
    Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
    Blues RockBlues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B00005ATI8
    Release Date: 2001-01-01

    Tracks:

    1. Pump
    2. Don't Give It Up
    3. (It Was Only) Yesterday
    4. All Blues
    5. Room 335

    Album Description

    Japanese live release for the Toto founder and the eclectic jazz guitarist. Five tracks, 'The Pump', 'Don't Give It Up', '(It Was) Only Yesterday', 'All Blues' and 'Room 335'. Produced by Steve Vai and Steve Lukather. 2001 release. Standard jewel case.
    No Substitutions: Live in Osaka
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		No Substitutions: Live in Osaka
      Steve Lukather , and Larry Carlton
      Manufacturer: Japanese Import
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Contemporary BluesContemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
      Jazz FusionJazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music
      Smooth JazzSmooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
      Soft RockSoft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
      Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
      Blues RockBlues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
      Hard RockHard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
      RockRock | Imports | Stores | Music
      ASIN: B00008PC0B
      Release Date: 2003-04-29

      Tracks:

      1. Pump
      2. Don't Give It Up
      3. (It Was Only) Yesterday
      4. All Blues
      5. Room 335

      Jazz Music:

      1. On The Right Track: Beat, Ballad And Blues 1964-1971
      2. Playing by Heart (1998 Film)
      3. Plays Fats Waller
      4. Pure Desmond [Import]
      5. Pure Imagination
      6. Quickening [Live]
      7. Remember Shakti
      8. Sex Mob Does Bond
      9. Shades of Soul
      10. Sings Burt Bacharach [Import]

      Jazz Music

      Jazz Music