This live set is one of
Larry Carlton's best recordings because the guitarist stretches himself. Joined by keyboardist
Terry Trotter, bassist
Abraham Laboriel, drummer John Robinson and percussionist Alex Acuna (and an occasional three-piece horn section),
Carlton plays five- to eight-minute versions of four originals (including "The B.P. Blues"), plus
Miles Davis's "So What" and "All Blues." Recorded at the Baked Potato in North Hollywood in California,
Carlton is heard throughout at his very best, making one wonder why he has recorded so few albums of a similar spontaneous nature in his career. ~ Scott Yanow