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Wednesday, 17 June 2009 06:33 |
A true showman, he performed at some of the world’s top venues. His talent is so widely acclaimed that he was chosen from a casting call of 500 to portray the “Godfather of Soul” James Brown on the silver screen in Barry Levinson’s film “Liberty Heights.” Carlton co-starred opposite Joe Mantegna, Bebe Neuwirth and Adrian Brody. When James Brown passed away this past year, Carlton was called to perform in his place along side Chaka Kahn on New Year’s Eve at B.B. King Blues Club NYC. Carlton expanded his horizons into theatre, playing a lead role in an upcoming Broadway musical entitled “Largo” written by the award winning David Henry Hwang (“M. Butterfly” and “Aida”). He plays opposite Cyndi Lauper, Fisher Stephens and Garth Hudson (The Band). Carlton also appears on the TV Soap Opera “As The World Turns.”
Carlton has a few CDs: “Carlton J. Smith Live at B. B. Kings”, “Waiting” and “Diagram Of A Relationship” (a concept CD centered around the dynamics between a man and a woman). “Diagram” focuses on an entire relationship from start to finish. This CD (available on www.cdbaby.com) contains the two songs “I’d Better” and “Love” which were released on Soulchoonz Records UK June 2007.
For years, Carlton enjoyed and listened to Tom Waits records. It caused him to come up with an amazing piece of work entitled “The SkinnyBone Tree.” Carlton has just released his new recording “The SkinnyBone Tree” (available on www.cdbaby.com). These are all available on the website and at his shows, as well as updates and show information.
Carlton J. Smith always gives 110% of himself on stage and in his productions. His shows are a fabulous showcase of his ability as an artist and a producer.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 June 2009 06:48 |
