Renegade Gentleman

Renegade Gentleman Artist: Larry Carlton
Label: Grp Records
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 011105972321
EAN: 0011105972321
ASIN: B0000001T0


Release Date: 1993-08-17

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Listmania:

  1. Favorite Guitar Albums

Tracks:

  1. Crazy Mama
  2. R.C.M.
  3. Sleep Medicine
  4. Cold Day In Hell
  5. Antiem
  6. Amen A.C.
  7. Never Say Naw
  8. Farm Jazz
  9. Nothin' Comes
  10. Bogner
  11. Red Hot Poker

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  1. On Solid Ground
  2. Sapphire Blue
  3. Kid Gloves
  4. Fire Wire
  5. Last Nite

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great for Carlton and blues fans .......2006-03-17

This is just a fun album, a long time coming for Carlton. Being a big fan of Sapphire Blue and his live work, I was happy to find that Renegade Gentleman really lets loose that live feel some of his gentler releases repress. "Sleep Medicine" and "Anthem" best showcase Carlton's technical ability while remaining musically interesting, but "Farm Jazz" is the the album's best track - it's a thoroughly upbeat and melodic piece that displays, within a tuneful boundary, Carlton's and McMillan's talent. "R.C.M." has a killer groove and lead melody, but, like a few of the tracks, it might lose listeners who are more interested in pop-structure than technique. That's what's interesting about Renegade Gentleman - its a southern-blues jam that is self-conscious; it's aware that it's a really a jazz session guitarist's experiment. This is part of the reason I enjoy this work - the phrasing and production are top-notch but the thematic effect is a bit "dirty". Of course, this may also be a reason why "true" blues fans may find it a little unsatisfying (though McMillan's presence should rectify this). My only big problem - the vocal tracks are awful.

5 out of 5 stars Great Blues/Rock with Terrific Harp Playing from Terry McMillan.......2005-10-04

When I first heard the song "Cold Day in Hell," with Larry Carlton's powerfully soulful vocals and Terry McMillan's bone-crushing amplified harmonica, I knew I had to buy this CD! I'm glad I did. It's a great blend of blues and rock, and this is the first I've heard of harmonica player Terry McMillan. The guy's got serious harp chops! Consider me a new fan of both these great musicians.

4 out of 5 stars THE BEST CARLTON IN MY COLLECTION.......2004-05-18

Untill now I had only heard the smooth jazz version of LARRY CARLTON and it always left me a bit cold. Yes he is a brilliant technician, but his material often lacked fire and soul. No such reservations here. THIS SIZZLES!!!.
Unexpected fire and passion plus his incredible technique, make this a stand out CD in any genre. While not being pure blues, it borrows some of the emotions from the BLUES and the musik of CARLTON is the better for it.
If you like the guitar or LARRY CARLTON specificaly, this should be in your collection.

5 out of 5 stars Blues Duo!.......2002-08-15

On Renegade Gentleman, Larry Carlton joins with Terry McMillan for a Southern Rock affair with excellent blues overtones. Anyone familiar with Carlton knows that he is ever changing and always growing as a guitarist. Whether it's an acoustic outing such as "Alone But Never Alone" or "Minute by Minute", electric pop such as "Kid Gloves" or in combination with other greats such as Steve Lukather, you usually get something a little different and more refined with each release. This time out, Carlton has joined with Terry McMillian and has gone in yet another direction. McMillian is a blues harpist that has played with Neil Young, Ray Charles and Jerry Lee Lewis to name but a few. His style is reminiscent of Little Walter or John Mayall and he blows with authority. To ensure the proper blues flavor, Double Trouble's Chris Layton appears on drums for five of the discs eleven numbers. All original compositions and the combination here is potent and extremely satisfying.

4 out of 5 stars Rock and Roll bluesy Coo.......2001-07-18

Gave this cd 4 stars only because I don't like All the songs. I am a guitarist and I love Carltons phrasing and creativity. If you are used to Carltons "Sweet" stuff, this will definitely be a departure for you. Don't let that stop you from buying the CD however, as this is the other side of Larry Carlton one that you may remember from the days of the Crusaders!!! I listen to this Cd at least 2-3 times a week I like it that much. Larrys collaboration with with Terry McMillan is a perfect match on those bluesy cuts. And of course anything Rosen and Grusin produce is usually gold. Enjoy

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  1. Along With Me ~ Bill Charlap
  2. The First Day ~ Albert Ammons and Meade Lux Lewis
  3. Black Box [Torture Garden/Leng Tch'e] ~ Naked City
  4. Joy of Flying ~ Tony Williams' Lifetime
  5. Samurai Samba ~ The Yellowjackets
  6. Workout ~ Hank Mobley
  7. Rooms in My Fatha's House ~ Vinx
  8. Basie and Beyond ~ The Quincy Jones, Sammy Nestico Orchestra
  9. Out Front ~ Booker Little
  10. Live at the Baked Potato, Vol. 2 ~ Various Artists

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Murder Blues & Prayer ~ Pearlene

Ride on ~ Alvin Lee

Apse ~ Apse

God Came ~ Basic

Banana Follies ~ Kevin Ayers

Gold ~ Gary Moore

Crushin' ~ The Fat Boys

Everybody Makin' Profits ~ EMP