biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (July 2010) Larry Carlton Carlton playing in the Blue Note jazz club in New York Background information Birth name Lawrence Eugene Carlton Also known as Mr. 335 Born March 2, 1948 (1948-03-02) (age 63) Torrance, California, United States Genres Jazz, Smooth jazz, jazz fusion, pop, rock Occupations Musician, songwriter, producer Instruments Vocals, guitar Labels Warner Bros. Records, MCA Master Series Associated acts Fourplay Website Larry Carlton Homepage Notable instruments Gibson ES-335 Larry Carlton (born Lawrence Eugene Carlton, March 2, 1948, Torrance, California) is an American jazz, smooth jazz, jazz fusion, pop, and rock guitarist and singer. He has divided his recording time between solo recordings and session appearances with various well-known bands. Over his career, Carlton has won three Grammy Awards for his performances and compositions, including the theme music for the hit television series, Hill Street Blues (1981)..