In short
The artists most similar to Larry Carlton are Lee Ritenour, Spyro Gyra, Earl Klugh, Bob James and Peter White, from the same jazz, smooth jazz and jazz fusion circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Larry Carlton?
The artists most similar to Larry Carlton are Lee Ritenour, Spyro Gyra, Earl Klugh, Bob James and Peter White, from the same jazz, smooth jazz and jazz fusion circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Larry Carlton?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Pat Metheny and Joyce Cooling have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Larry Carlton" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Larry Carlton?
Larry Carlton is usually associated with jazz, smooth jazz, jazz fusion and blues (artist · US · born 1948), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.