Time: 50:28
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2013
Styles: Blues Rock, Funky Blues
Art: Front
01. Come And Gone (4:11)
02. A Real Mother For Ya (4:25)
03. I Got The Sauce (5:12)
04. Tryin' To Make It Happen (3:41)
05. Prototype (4:15)
06. A Different World (3:48)
07. Transatlantic Boogie (4:28)
08. Sad State Of Affairs (5:22)
09. The Nature Of The Beast (4:05)
10. Everything’s Gonna Be Alright (3:12)
11. River Of Molten Rock (3:48)
12. You're The One (3:57)
Carmen has been an in-demand session guitarist and vocalist. His credits in the studio include Bill Champlin (Chicago, Sons of Champlin), Rita Coolidge, Donna Summer, Tom Scott and Tim Weisberg to name a few.
Carmen toured the world and recorded with Rita Coolidge. Also, during that same time period, Carmen toured with Bill Champlin promoting his solo albums, Bill Champlin Single and Runaway. In 1985, Carmen co-wrote One More Day with James Pankow of Chicago, which appeared on the platinum selling album Chicago XVIII.
Carmen then joined the legendary horn-based soul band Tower of Power. His writing, singing and guitar playing made him easily recognized by music fans around the world. He performed and recorded with TOP for the better part of a decade before leaving in 1997 to pursue other musical interests.
Those interests included opening the doors to his recording studio, Big Surprise Music, where he is a music producer and the chief engineer. One of his first recording projects was his solo debut, Both Sides of the Coin, which showcased all of his talents, from the sensitivity of his lyrics to the fire in his guitar playing. His many recording projects include producing long-time Tower of Power bass player and trumpeter Rocco Prestia and Greg Adams
Carmen is currently a member of the Bay Area band the Sons of Champlin, who were an early influence in the San Francisco music scene of the 1960s and 70s. The Sons continue to have a strong and loyal following to this day, and maintain a high level of musicality.
Carmen is now mentoring others and sharing his vast knowledge, experience, humor and wisdom with future generations of aspiring guitar players and recording engineers. Carmen is a voting member of NARAS, which presents the recording industry’s most prestigious award, the GRAMMY.
Carmen toured the world and recorded with Rita Coolidge. Also, during that same time period, Carmen toured with Bill Champlin promoting his solo albums, Bill Champlin Single and Runaway. In 1985, Carmen co-wrote One More Day with James Pankow of Chicago, which appeared on the platinum selling album Chicago XVIII.
Carmen then joined the legendary horn-based soul band Tower of Power. His writing, singing and guitar playing made him easily recognized by music fans around the world. He performed and recorded with TOP for the better part of a decade before leaving in 1997 to pursue other musical interests.
Those interests included opening the doors to his recording studio, Big Surprise Music, where he is a music producer and the chief engineer. One of his first recording projects was his solo debut, Both Sides of the Coin, which showcased all of his talents, from the sensitivity of his lyrics to the fire in his guitar playing. His many recording projects include producing long-time Tower of Power bass player and trumpeter Rocco Prestia and Greg Adams
Carmen is currently a member of the Bay Area band the Sons of Champlin, who were an early influence in the San Francisco music scene of the 1960s and 70s. The Sons continue to have a strong and loyal following to this day, and maintain a high level of musicality.
Carmen is now mentoring others and sharing his vast knowledge, experience, humor and wisdom with future generations of aspiring guitar players and recording engineers. Carmen is a voting member of NARAS, which presents the recording industry’s most prestigious award, the GRAMMY.
A Different World