Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

Carl Burnett

October 20, 2022 Greg Koch / Carl Burnett Season 4 Episode 3
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch
Carl Burnett
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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

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