Room 335
Larry Carlton, 1978, from Larry Carlton. Solo by Larry Carlton.
Named after his studio and his Gibson; a melodic tune whose solo has become a standard learning piece.
Room 335 takes its name from Larry Carlton's studio and his Gibson ES-335, and it is one of the best-loved jazz-rock instrumentals. The melody is catchy and relaxed, and the solo is built from tasteful blues bends, jazz phrasing and neat melodic ideas that always seem to land in the right place. Carlton's clean-to-crunchy tone, with warmth in the lower mids, became a model for session players. The solo is still a standard learning piece because it teaches how to combine blues feel with jazz harmony. Listen for how he outlines the chord changes with small, clear phrases instead of fast runs.
Room 335 by Larry Carlton is featured in our Fusion (#8) list. The solo is played by Larry Carlton and the song was released in 1978.
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Who played the guitar solo on Room 335?
Larry Carlton played the solo on Larry Carlton's Room 335 (1978).
What guitar was used on the Room 335 solo?
A gibson es-335, according to widely reported accounts.