The great San Kenton called his big band "THE COLORS IN SOUND to hint at the various sound textures he used (blending the instruments tones. A lyrical melody is enhanced (or colored) with another instrument doubling the line.
Stan Kenton did it using different instruments (for example: french horn and saxophone or). In this episode, Lou has two guitars with different tone qualities playing the melody, like a "doubling" effect. It can be like a burst of colorful tone.
Enjoy!
EPISODE #43 PRESENTS A PALETTE OF CLEAR TONES ON ELECTRIC & ACOUSTIC JAZZ GUITAR SOUNDS.
Hear a new take on Lou's "KEEP ON DANCING THE DANCE" along with the country type groove on "BEE'S FLAT ON THE RANGE", "SAMBA GALORE", "PROWLER RIDE II" (with a strong bass line at the pulse). An alternate take on "COMING MY WAY" (featuring Mel Davis on keys), and a Miles influenced "QUIET DAYLIGHT" round out this set of original ventures.
We had a blast putting this one together, hope you like it. Enjoy!
This episode unveils Lou's latest songs in a colorful setting using different tones and layers of guitar sound to present a new soundscape for original music. Jazz, samba, blues and rock rhythms are featured here.
Giving your best and your all are discussed as Lou talks about some recording sessions with the great drummer, Steve Gadd, who showed him how important it is to always play with your best game and full enthusiasm and intensity. The wonderful bassist, Ron Carter was also on that date!
Also featured are a couple of studio pieces recorded with the band, Buddy Williams-drums, Stanley Banks-bass, and Onaje,Mel Davis and Delmar Brown-piano & keyboards. Enjoy!
Hear Lou's newest songs with the thoughts and feelings of some of his early idols like John Coltrane, Chet Baker, Charles Earland, Herbie Hancock and others (most of which he actually played with later in his career!).
Featured in this episode are "Haven Raven", "Ambush II", "Blues to You Too", "Coltrane of Thought", and his orchestral "Cousin's Concerto".
Enjoy!