Carl Burnett

Carl is one funky individual! He's toured the world as a member of Branford Marsalis' Band and he has worked with Bill Withers, Larry Carlton, and other luminaries. Carl Burnett is a funk guitar superstar, with countless sessions, videos, and television scores to his name. He Greg the lowdown on his journey (and his gear) on today's installment of Chewing the Gristle!

2:31 - Poppa Was A Rollin’ Stone!
4:01 - The magic of the wah
7:31 - Carl’s time in New York, that time Greg and Carl met for some music savagery, and the Telecaster
15:02 - Modern vs vintage instruments, the Branford Marsalis years
24:25 - The art of improvisation vs through-composed material, Carl’s start as a musician, influences, Larry Carlton, and so much more
45:18 - The power of relationships, publishing vs work-for-hire, the power of live music, and the unequivocal symbiosis of playing with other musicians

Total Length: 65:06