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Genre:
Jazz
Release Date: 03/20/2001
Lighting-fast phrases, spectacular solos, and soothing statements abound in this first ever "live" collaboration by two guitar icons.
Larry Carlton on the left side and
Steve Lukather on the right side are astounding on
No Substitutions: Live in Osaka. This was the first recorded onstage collaboration of the guitarists, even though they had met nearly 25 years before performing in a club environment, and their first-take energy comes through loud and clear. Joined by drummer
Gregg Bissonette, keyboardist
Rick Jackson, and bassist
Chris Kent, the award-winning guitarists perform a no-holds-barred set on five extended tunes that range from a 14-minute version of
Jeff Beck's
"The Pump" to the legendary
Miles Davis tune
"All Blues" and
Carlton's signature piece,
"Room 335." The tremendous interaction between
Carlton and
Lukather works extremely well on
"All Blues," their frets working together in melodic harmony while displaying their original musical personalities. Amplified rock licks bring this song to another level that is devoid of any riffs in vogue on the jazz scene. However,
Carlton and
Lukather do remain true to the song's original series of five scales, and each solos until they've completed the series. This is one awesome blowing date and is highly recommended for all true rock and fusion fans whether you were there or not.
~Paula Edelstein, All Music Guide
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