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Lou Volpe's Jazz Cast

If you love music join NYC guitar artist Lou Volpe on his weekly podcast. The “Jazz Cast” will feature interviews from industry insiders, tips on guitar technique (solo style and with a group), composition, some interesting stories about performing and recording with various musical artists and of course Lou’s jazz music. Visit us online at www.louvolpejazz.com and be sure to subscribe to our podcast.
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If you love music join NYC guitar artist Lou Volpe on his weekly podcast. The “Jazz Cast” will feature interviews from industry insiders, tips on guitar technique (solo style and with a group), composition, some interesting stories about performing and recording with various musical artists and of course Lou’s jazz music. 

Mar 22, 2024

Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast featuring the newest compositions and arrangements! This week's set includes samba, jazz and funk grooves behind the melodies. (Lou says,"These are the harmonies and leads that have been going around in my head this week!")We think  you'll like it!

The songs: "THAT'S A WHOLE DIFFERENT STORY", "IN THOSE EYES", "BRIGHT MORNING STAR", "BLUE WIRE" and "SWITCH MODE DRIVE".

Enjoy!

Mar 15, 2024

Welcome to our new set for the latest Jazz Cast! The spotlight is on the rhythm/harmony guitar reacting to the lead and melody lines for this week. We think you'll like it!

The songs: "I REMEMBER THAT ONE", "UNDER YOUR SPELL", "NUMBER ONE", "IN THAT MOONLIGHT" and "THIS IS JUST THE START". (C cosmic consciousness music)

Enjoy!

 

Mar 8, 2024

Welcome to our new episode of Lou's latest compositions and arrangements. This week we are featuring some emphasis on the lead sound by doubling and harmonizing the melody lines in some of these songs. We think you'll like it!

The titles: "DOUBLE DREAM", "OUTSTANDING WALK", "THIRD WALTZ", "CHAPTER, VERSE & BRIDGE" and "THAT LOOK".

Enjoy!

Mar 1, 2024

Welcome to our latest set of Lou"s original tunes & riffs for the new Jazz Cast! The spotlight for this week is once again++ on the lead guitar phrasing and melody lines over the changing harmonies and rhythm. We hope you like it!

The titles: A SIGN OF THE TIMES, SWEET MISS "T", STARSHINE PART II, FOUR ON THE FLOOR and TRUE AND BLUE.

Enjoy!

Feb 23, 2024

Welcome to the latest Jazz Cast which showcase the new melodies from Studio "V". We hope you like it!

The tunes: "WELCOME TO THE SHOW", "SONG FOR BIFF", "CLEAR THOUGHT" our feature song for this week: "IN THE STARS" and "LOOK UP AND LOOK AROUND!".

Enjoy!

Feb 16, 2024

Welcome to our new Jazz Cast featuring a blues attitude throughout the melodies and improvisations of Lou's newest compositions. Our feature song this week is "TAKE A LOOK". Hope you like it!

The songs: "STEADY & READY", "SOUNDS LIKE IT", "SPLENDID TIME" and our feature song, "TAKE A LOOK".

Enjoy!

Feb 9, 2024

Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast featuring Lou's newest songs & arrangements. This week's show features the rhythm guitar stepping up to join the melody and lead line throughout for a few tunes, question and answer style. We hope you like it!

The tunes: "OUT THERE TO BACK HERE", "THAT VOICE", "SIDE VIEWS", "STRAIGHT TO THE GATE"and "SEA OF CHANGES".

Enjoy!

Feb 2, 2024

Welcome to the latest Jazz Cast featuring the lead tones and melodies on Lou's phrasing and sounds for our new set. And be sure to check out the feature song for this week, "LARGE WORDS".

The titles: "ANOTHER ROOM", "THE SOUND SECRET", "CLEAR THOUGHT" and "LARGE WORDS".

Enjoy!

Jan 26, 2024

Welcome to the new Jazz Cast from Studio "V". We had a great time putting this latest set of Lou's compositions together including  our feature song, "STARSHINE & THE BLUES". Hope you like it!

The titles: "FANCY DANCIN'", "THAT MOUNTAIN DRIVE", "THE FOG SONG", "I KNOW YOU'RE SERIOUS" and "STARSHINE & THE BLUES".

Enjoy!

 

Jan 19, 2024

Welcome to our new Jazz Cast! The feature song this week is "BEAUTIFUL PLATEAU (PERUGIA)", with the spotlight on lead guitar jazz-tone-melody. We hope you like it!

The titles: "LET'S DO THAT", "THE BEAUTIFUL PLATEAU (PERUGIA)", "MAGIC WORDS" and "FOREVER NEW'

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jan 12, 2024

Our new Jazz Cast is here and packed with 5 pieces of the latest music from Studio "V". This week's set starts off with our feature song "THE PRELUDE VERSION OF ENTER HERE AND THERE" and continues with question-answer and interplay between the lead and rhythm guitars. Hope you like it!    

The titles: THE PRELUDE VERSION OF ENTER HERE AND THERE (our feature song this week), THE BLUE FUGUE, THOSE MOONBEAMS WILL DO IT TO YOU, SECRET SOUND MESSAGE and YOU'LL BE CRYIN' THE BLUES THEN". (music courtesy of cosmic consciousness music co.2024)

Enjoy!

Jan 5, 2024

Welcome to the new episode from Studio "V" featuring jazz phrasing as the main ingredient in lead lines and rhythm guitar parts. We hope you like it!

The songs: "THE WHOLE STORY", "TWO FACES MOUNTAIN", "ENTER HERE AND THERE" and  in tribute to the recent passing our friend, Les McCann, "LES' GROOVE".

Enjoy! (compliments of cosmic consciousness music co)

Dec 29, 2023

Here's our latest set of original music from Studio "V"! This episode features clear-tone leads taking center stage with a strong rhythm guitar as the foundation. Hope you like it!

The titles: "A VOICE: DAYTIME VIEW", "A VOICE: NIGHTTIME VIEW", "SWEET AND MISTY", "THE LIGHT HEARTED MINSTREL" and "WHAT ABOUT THAT?".(courtesy of cosmic consciousness music co)

Enjoy!

Dec 22, 2023

Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast set where the rhythm guitar gets some feature pieces along with a solo or two. Four new compositions including our "feature song", "WE CAN HEAR IT!" make up our set list for this week. We do hope you like it!

The songs: "TRUE WORLD VERSION: STORY TELLER", "WEST TO EAST SIDE", "OUT LOUD THOUGHTS" and our feature song, "WE CAN HEAR IT!" (compliments of cosmic consciousness music)

Enjoy!

Dec 15, 2023

Our newest Jazz Cast uses a couple of different guitar sounds to play our latest compositions. Rhythm and strong melodies are the common thread for all are tunes this week. We had a blast recording it and hope you like it!

The songs: "THE STORY TELLER", "GETTING THERE IS THE FUN PART", "TWISTING AND TURNS" and "BEYOND THE RADAR". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music)

Enjoy!

Dec 8, 2023

Our latest Jazz Cast features a strong rhythm focused backdrop throughout with some long lead lines up front in the mix. Be sure to check out the interplay between the guitars on our feature tune, "BLUES CORRIDOR SEVEN". We hope you like it!

The tunes: "IN MOTION PART II", "THE DOUBLE TAKE", "OUR RIVERSIDE GROOVE" and "BLUES CORRIDOR SEVEN".(C COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC)

Enjoy!

Dec 1, 2023

Once again, we are featuring the latest 5 songs out of Studio "V" this week. Our showcase piece is called "THE QUICK CHANGE". We hope you like it! 

Hear the clear-tone guitar leads and rhythms on: "THAT'S SOME NICE MOVES", "WHEN YOU TALK THAT WAY", "UNCLE FRANK AND THE STREET BEAT"  and our feature piece, "THE QUICK MOVE".

Enjoy!

Nov 24, 2023

Welcome to our newest Jazz Cast featuring a call & answer between rhythm and lead guitars along with clear-tone melodies and rhythm. We think it's one of our best and hope you like it! 

The songs: "BUT HOW DO YOU REALLY FEEL ABOUT THAT?", "I LIKE THE WAY YOU SAY THAT", "IN MOTION", "YOU'RE THE DRIVER!" and our feature piece,  "WHISPER LOUD".

Enjoy!

Nov 17, 2023

We are happy to present our latest set of new music in this Jazz Cast. The songs feature a clear-tone lead over some percussive rhythm guitar harmony lines. We hope you like it!

The titles:"A SUBTLE OUTRAGE PART II", "THAT'S WHAT I MEAN", "IT'S JUST A FORMALITY", "COME ON IN" and "ASTRAL ISLAND THE VISION VERSION". (c/o cosmic consciousness music}

Enjoy!

Nov 10, 2023

Episode #220 features 5 new pieces with a spotlight on the interplay between rhythm and lead guitars. Pretty to straight-ahead grooves are the back drop for clear-tone phrasing melodies. We think you're going to like it! Enjoy!

The songs: "A QUIET THOUGHT", "YOU'RE AMAZING", "SO I'VE NOTICED", "A SUBTLE OUTRAGE" and our feature tune for this week, "BACK AT HOME". (all songs c/o cosmic consciousness music)

Enjoy!

Nov 3, 2023

Welcome to our latest set of new tunes from Studio "V"! This weeks show features songs with a more flowing & longer lead tone in the melody against a percussive rhythm guitar. We think you'll like it!

The titles: "THE RACE IS ON", "SUBLIME VIEW","THE 46TH STREET CAPER" and "SWEET 'N' SASSY".

Enjoy! 

Oct 27, 2023

Welcome to our new Jazz Cast featuring some lyrical melody lines against the backdrop of a strong rhythm pulse. And our feature song, "BEANER'S BLUES"We think you will like it!

The tunes: "THE COAST IS CLEAR", "A NEW TIMEPIECE", "MAY I HAVE THIS DANCE?" and "BEANER'S BLUES".

Enjoy!

Oct 20, 2023

Welcome to our latest set of tunes featuring clear-tone lead guitar melodies & rhythm. We had a blast recording this episode and really hope you like it!

The songs: "FANCY DANCING", "I TOLD YOU SO", "GRATEFUL YESTERDAY", "CITY SLICKER" and "THE BLUE FLOWER". courtesy of COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC CO 2023

Enjoy! 

Oct 13, 2023

Our new jazz cast is here and we are excited to play the latest release from Studio "V" focusing on the lead guitar's tone and phrasing. Also included is the new mysterious "WHO ARE YOU?", our feature song for this week.

The songs: LOVE DANCIN', TWICE AS MUCH, PERFECT VISION, THE VOICE OF REASON and our spotlight piece, WHO ARE YOU?

Enjoy!

Oct 6, 2023

Welcome to our new set of the latest music from Studio "V". Also included in this episode are two remixes and our "feature song", "TAKE THAT TRAIL".  We hope you like it! 

The songs: "A RUNNING START", " 'COUSTIC ISLAND", "THAT DARN DREAM", "IT'S ALREADY HEAR AND NOW", and "FOLLOW THAT TRAIL".

Enjoy!

Sep 29, 2023

Welcome to our latest set of original jazz pieces which feature a few different lead guitar tones to emphasize the melody statement. Hope you like it!

The tunes: "IT MUST BE THAT HAT", "TWO VIEW POINTS", "VARIATIONS ON THAT SPELL YOU DO" and "BUMPY RIDE SEQUENCE".

Enjoy!

Sep 22, 2023

Welcome to our latest set of new tunes and rhythms from Studio "V"! Included in this week's show is a feature song, "BLUE BOPPER", originally recorded on our "HEAR & NOW" album. Here's a new version highlighting sparkling melody lines and sharper rhythms. Also in the line up is a dedication to Lou's brother, Ronnie.We hope you like it!

The songs: "IN THE MOMENT..IN THE TIME", "ALL THESE DAYS & NIGHTS", "RIFFS FOR RONNIE" and "BLUE BOPPER-sparkle version".

Enjoy!

Sep 15, 2023

Welcome to our latest set of music from Studio "V" featuring the lead guitar sound and phrasing. Hope you like it!

Here are the songs: "AND FIRST YOU DANCE", "SHAKE IT UP", "DRAMA AND VARIATIONS" and "COMING YOUR WAY".

Enjoy!

Sep 8, 2023

A Blues attitude and clear melody lines and phrases are the back-drop for this weeks new set of Lou's original tunes. We hope you like it!

The titles for Episode #211: "SWING BOAT SONG", "CANYON SYMPHONY PARTS 1 & 2", "TRIPLE VISION" and "I JUST CAN'T WAIT".

Enjoy!

 

Sep 1, 2023

Clear-tone lead guitar sounds and phrasing are the the feature for this week's Jazz Cast.  Hear the nuance and pure tone on these new tunes:

"DON'T BE SCARED", "IN YOUR HEART", "AROUND EVERY CORNER", "AHEAD OF THE GAME" and "BOULEVARD BLUE".

We hope you like it. Enjoy!

Aug 25, 2023

Episode #209 is here and we are happy to have a new version of "ASTRAL ISLAND" included in the set. Jazz harmonies and pulsing rhythms make a nice backdrop for the clear-tone guitar lead sounds. Hope you like it! 

The songs: "ASTRAL ISLAND-THE GLIDE VERSION", "A STAR SHINE NIGHT", "DO THAT DANCE YOU DO" and "A RIDE AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD".

Enjoy!

Aug 18, 2023

Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast! Clear-tone guitar and strong rhythm are the back drop for our set of Lou's new tunes and arrangements. Hope you like it!

The songs: "LOOKS GOOD ON YOU", "DESTINATION AHEAD", "YOU KNOW WHEN YOU GOT IT", "HEAR THAT ALL OVER" and "SUNSET DRIVING AT TWILIGHT". 

Enjoy!

Aug 11, 2023

This weeks Jazz Cast features the rhythm in the lead and chord guitars. Spotlight on the inter-play of two guitars for our latest set. Hope you like it!

Hear what we mean on: "YOU ARE OUTRAGEOUS", "NIGHT TIME FALLING", "NICE STYLE", "jang jang ji jang DECOY" and "THE CHITTER AND THE CHATTER".

Enjoy! 

Aug 4, 2023

Welcome to our latest set of all new music from Studio "V". We are again featuring new melodies and grooves in a double guitar format. One piece uses two different lead guitar sounds switching off in the middle of the tune. Hope you like it!

The songs: 1-"A TURN OF EVENTS", 2-"YOU'RE ALREADY DOING IT", 3-"IN YOUR LANE", 4-"DISTANT TRAVELER" and our feature composition, 5-"THE TWO STORIES".

Enjoy!

Jul 28, 2023

This latest jazz Cast features part two of our newest compositions. We hope you start to tap your toes before the end of the first tune!

The songs: NICE TO MEET YOU, RIFFIN' ON A DREAM, TIME KEEPS ON TICKING, VARIATIONS ON THE MOMENT and MOUNTAIN MOVES.

Enjoy! 

Jul 21, 2023

Our latest Episode feature's Lou's clear-tone sounds playing the new tunes from Studio "V"'s jazz, samba, blues book. We hope you like it!

The songs: "OPENING LINES", "AT THE PARADISE GRILL", "FLOWERS & THE MOON" and "IT'S PERFECTLY CLEAR".

Enjoy!

Jul 14, 2023

Welcome to our latest show featuring more original compositions and new jazz harmonies & rhythms from Studio "V". We have four new compositions which feature  a jazz bluesy tone and feeling..   

Hear what we mean on: "THE WAY I SEE IT", "TWO FOR BLUE", "NICE RIDE!" and "ENCHANTING TRAIL".

Enjoy!

Jul 7, 2023

This Episode looks at a few new compositions through a blues lens. Jazz harmonies and leads are the feature for this week's set.

The songs: "MOUNTAIN BLUE", "SPOKEN WORD", "A QUIET OBSERVER" and "FLIGHT OF THE EGRET".

Enjoy!

Jun 30, 2023

Welcome to our new Jazz Cast! This week's set includes the latest songs and arrangements from Studio "V" with the spotlight on the "interplay" between melody and rhythm guitars. We hope you like it!

Hear the clear-tone guitar sounds on: "IT'S ALREADY HERE AND NOW", "QUITE THE ADVENTURE", "ON THE OTHER SIDE", "THE FOREVER EVOLVING SIDE VIEW OF ASTRAL" and "IN A BLUESY RESPECT".

Enjoy!

Jun 23, 2023

Welcome to our 200th presentation of the Lou Volpe Jazz Cast! We are excited to make it to 200 and hope you like our new set of songs and arrangements.

New renditions of a couple of pieces from the past along with some of our latest ideas are featured this week.

The tunes: "OUR LATEST ARRANGEMENT OF 'LOVE DANCE'", "IMAGE THROUGH THE GLASS", "ASTRAL ISLAND: the WHISPER JAZZ VERSION" and "THAT'S SO TRUE".

Enjoy!

Jun 16, 2023

Welcome to our Episode #199! We are high-lighting the different lead guitar tones with the pick, or the nails or fingers to add more expression within the melody.

Hear what we mean on: "A NEW MESSAGE", "CITY CAKE WALK", "THE NEW STORY", "AT THE FIVE CORNERS" and "OVER THE MOON part one".

Enjoy!

Jun 9, 2023

Welcome to our episode #198 and the latest tunes and ideas from Studio "V" for this week's set. This Jazz Cast features some of the new compositions and improvising on Lou's clear-tone guitar sounds.

The songs: "ON THE SAME TRACK", "THAT'S A DIFFERENT APPROACH", "A CHANGING TIDE", "DESERT SONG" and "REMEMBERING OL' BLUE EYES".

Enjoy!

Jun 2, 2023

Welcome to our latest set of tunes from Studio "V" with the spotlight on clear-tone leads & riffs playing off our new chord sequences and rhythms. We had a great time putting this Jazz Cast together and hope you like it!

The tunes: "THE FINEST LINE", "TWICE AS MUCH", "RIGHT ON PACE", "TURNING WHEELS" and "ISLAND SKY".

Enjoy!

May 26, 2023

We are so happy to present our latest set of music from Studio "V" and think it's one of our best! Really hope you like the new voicings and tones that make up the new set list.

Hear the clear-tone sounds on: "TO BALANCE & POISE", "MOROCCAN PLANE RIDE", "I'VE GOT TO SAY IT" and our feature tune for this week, "THE DIALOG AND THE DANCE".

Enjoy!

May 19, 2023

Welcome to the the new Jazz Cast from Studio "V". We're really happy how these  ideas and songs worked out to show our latest tones & riffs. Hope you like it too!

Hear what we mean on: "LOOKIN GOOD", "SWEET MISS 'T'", "MOUNT WEST" and "TIME PASSPORT".

Enjoy!

May 12, 2023

Our newest episode features a softer sound for the lead on the first tune with some crazy melodic ideas. We hope you like it!

Hear what we mean on: THE TAP DANCER, OF TWO MINDS, DID YOU HEAR ANYTHING? (a combination of a few songs Lou wrote for the Herbie Mann group's recording and live performance repertoire), CHANGES GOOD and SOLO QUADRANT DUO.

Enjoy!

 

May 5, 2023

Welcome to Lou's newest episode featuring clear-tone guitar leads over strong rhythm strumming the harmony on our latest set of 6 tunes.

The titles: "DID I SAY THAT?", "DOUBLE BLUES", "PLACES & EVENTS", "ALL FOUR CORNERS", "NEW BALANCES & QUESTIONS" and "I'LL TELL YOU THIS".

Enjoy!

Apr 28, 2023

Our newest Jazz Cast features an interplay "illusion" between the rhythm and lead guitars to bring out the background harmony. We hope you like it!

See what we mean on: "TRAVEL WITH TIME", "TWICE AS MUCH", "THAT DARN DREAM" and "THE PRINCE ILLUSION".

Enjoy!

Apr 21, 2023

Welcome to our latest set of tunes from Studio "V". For this week, the Jazz Cast features lead and rhythm articulation with clear-tone sound on these new songs. We hope you really like it!

The songs: ELEANOR'S REVENGE, DOUBLE SCALE, I LIKE YOUR STYLE, ENCOUNTER POINT and JUST LIKE RIGHT NOW.

Enjoy!

Apr 14, 2023

Episode #190 features some of the latest ideas from Studio "V" with the focus on jazz guitar solo over a moving rhythm/chord backdrop. It's one of our favorite shows! Hope you like it.

The tunes: EASY TRAIN RIDE, DANTE'S GLASS, COINCIDENCE, AT THE SQUARE and STREET SCENARIOS.

Enjoy!

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