Carl Franklin
Carl Franklin is a recording artist, producer/engineer,
and proprieter of Pwop Studios in New London, CT.
Carl is a member of Franklin Brothers,
who's second album,
Lifeboat to Nowhere
,
is heard on radio all over the USA and also on
Pandora
Been a While (September 1, 2013) is Carl's first solo album consisting of nine tunes with a distinctive groove. Of note is the appearance of guitar virtuoso John Scofield on the third cut, Chain Reaction. Brother Jay Franklin appears on this tune as well. Click here to download a One-Sheet PDF
Been a While
"I don't do as many sideman dates anymore. But Carl's funk/jazz/pop stuff is interesting to me. He's really good, and the guys in his band are really good."
- John Scofield (New London Day)
- John Scofield (New London Day)
Been a While (September 1, 2013) is Carl's first solo album consisting of nine tunes with a distinctive groove. Of note is the appearance of guitar virtuoso John Scofield on the third cut, Chain Reaction. Brother Jay Franklin appears on this tune as well. Click here to download a One-Sheet PDF
TracksWaiting for the Summer to Come
Drive My Car
Chain Reaction
Boogie Groove
False Profit
Big Butter and Egg Man
The Titanic
Time Bomb
Out of Your Way
Bonus TrackIs You Is or Is You Ain't my Baby
This tune was recorded with the same line-up as the rest of the album. Matt Covey on drums, Al LaPorte on organ, Andrew Chaney on da funky bass, and Carl on guitar and vocals. It's a reggae take on a Louis Jordan classic that Carl first heard on a Tom & Jerry cartoon. Enjoy! VideoChain Reaction (with John Scofield)
Groove or Get Out of the Way (with John Scofield)
Waiting for the Summer to Come
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Radio Airplay
Been A While has received airplay on more than 150 stations across North America including:
Been A While was #1 at WVIA the week of 12/20/2013! |