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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. 

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!

Apr 7, 2023

We are so proud of our latest set of new music and hope you like it too! The spotlight is on lead guitar improvs and solo melodies this week

Listen for the clear tones on: DON'T LOSE THE BLUES, THE ENCHANTED ROADWAY, REINCARNATION, PHASES 3 & 4, and EXACTLY MY SENTIMENTS-3D MIX.

Enjoy!

Mar 31, 2023

Welcome to our latest set of original music featuring double guitar versions of jazz interplay on Lou's new songs. We hope you like it!

The titles for this week's jazz cast: HIGHWAY DETOUR, PROSPERITY TO YOU, JULY BLUE JAM and A MYSTERIOUS MINUTE.

Enjoy!

Mar 24, 2023

Welcome to our latest collection of new music from Lou's Studio "V"! We're featuring the moving harmonies and articulate lead tones on this episode.

The tunes: EVERYTHING IS NEW AND GOOD, HAVEN RAVEN, ALL THE WAY THERE and A RIFF FOR BIFF.

Enjoy!

Mar 17, 2023

Our new Jazz Cast features the "long" versions of the latest from Studio "V". Interplay and phrasing are featured throughout.

The tunes: "SO THEY TELL ME", "RIGHT ON TRACK", "THAT'S SO TRUE (SECOND PART)" and "YOU DON'T SAY".

Enjoy!

Mar 10, 2023

Pure guitar tones and strong rhythms are the backdrop for this latest set from Studio "V". We hope you like it!

The songs: "CENTER OF GRAVITY", "TWO TIMES A CHARM", "AIN'T NO DOUBT ABOUT IT"  and "THAT'S SO TRUE".

Enjoy!

Mar 3, 2023

Welcome to the new Jazz Cast from Studio "V"! We're happy to present our phrasing and interplay feature this week and hope you like it!

Be-bop lines to blues, soul and funk to straight-ahead are the focus on our six tunes:

"JUST A MEMORY", "OFF THE COAST", "SOUNDS A LITTLE", "ANYTIME ANYWHERE, part 2", "RHYME & RHYTHM" and "WALK OFF".

Enjoy!

Feb 24, 2023

This new Episode starts with a visit to bop phrasing on to current clear-tone sounds and harmonies. We think it's one of our "best" and hope you like it!

The songs: "UPTOWN STRAT STRUT", "CHANGES CONCERTO", "JANGLE BELLS", "THE COMBINATION", a feature song, "BLUE WALK", and our other special feature tune: "ANYWHERE ANYTIME".

Enjoy!

 

Feb 17, 2023

Welcome to our latest release from Studio "V"! We have the spotlight on 5 new tunes including a song Lou wrote for his Dad's birthday today called "THIS ONE IS FOR YOU". Be sure to check out the triple guitar arrangement on this feature piece.

The titles: THE NEW CIRCLE, NIGHT TIME, SOFT SOUNDS, ABOVE THE CUT, and our feature, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU.

Enjoy!

Feb 10, 2023

Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast featuring lead guitar tones and nuances on top of a strong rhythm feel! Hope you like it! 

Hear what what we mean on: "SING ALONG WITH THIS", "BUT FIRST THE DANCE", "THE NARROW PATH", "SQUARE TABLE" and "ALL THE SECRET PASSWORDS".

Enjoy!

Feb 3, 2023

Welcome to the new Jazz Cast! We think it's one of our best. Hope you like it too! Be sure to check out the guitar interplay on our feature melody, "I SAY THIS ABOUT THAT".

The songs: THEN YOU SAY YOU DO, CLEAR IMAGE, LIKE THE VERY FIRST, I SAY THIS ABOUT THAT, and OUT THERE AND BACK.

Enjoy!

Jan 27, 2023

Welcome to our latest set for this new Jazz Cast. More riffs, runs, leads, rhythm and harmony from Studio "V".  Episode #179 features new songs & rhythms.

Hear the clear-tone sound on: FIRST DANCE, IN STYLE PART 2, THIRD SONG IS A CHARM, WHEN YOU WEAR THAT HAT!, SINGLE FEATURE BLUE, and DOUBLE FEATURE BLUES.

We hope you like it as much as we do!

Enjoy!

Jan 20, 2023

Our latest Jazz Cast features a music set of 5 tunes all with the common thread of a bluesy attitude over a bed of chords and rhythms. Hope you think it's great!

The tunes: "FIRST THINGS FIRST", "IT CERTAINLY LOOKS THAT WAY", "FANCY DANCING", "DOWNSHIFT" and "STREET SENSATION". (cosmic consciousness music co.)

Enjoy! 

Jan 13, 2023

Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast from Studio "V" featuring our new leads and melodies over a rhythm of moving chord changes. We hope you like it!

The tunes: "WELCOME TO THE SHOW", "I JUST KNEW YOU WERE GOING TO SAY THAT", "THAT TIME AGAIN", "NICE AND SHINY OBJECT"  and "RONDO NUMBER 5".

Enjoy!

Jan 6, 2023

Welcome to our latest Episode release featuring new melodic lines over some moving harmonies and rhythm. We hope you like it!

Hear what we mean on: "TIME PASSPORT", "IN A JAZZ WAY", "THE SINGER", "JUST ONE TIME" and "KEEP MOVING".

Enjoy!

Dec 30, 2022

Our new episode spotlights the lead guitar tone and phrasing on some long flowing melodic lines. That and some funky rhythms playing jazz, soul & samba make up our latest set. We hope you think it's really good!

The tunes: "IN STYLE", "COO DIXIELAND", "ON THE RIVER WHY", "CHOOSE WISELY" and "CLEAR BLUE".

Enjoy!

Dec 23, 2022

Welcome to the latest release from Studio "V" featuring Lou's newest songs played in clear & crisp guitar tones and strong rhythm. Hope you like it.

The songs: MULTI FACETED, ON THE DOUBLE, AH THE SWEETNESS and THAT'S GOT EVERYTHING IN IT.  

Enjoy!

Dec 16, 2022

Our new Episode features Lou's clear-tone sounds channeling jazz artists from past to present and beyond. We hope you think it's great!

The tunes: "DOESN'T MISS A DETAIL", "STANDING BY", "THIRD CHARM", "A GOOD TURN", "QUICK MOVE" and "TIME RIVER".

Enjoy!

Dec 9, 2022

This latest episode features lead guitar tones and clarity on some different melodic ideas. Like the perky rhythm sound on "TRY THIS AT HOME" or the atmosphere-type tones from the multiple guitar orchestration of "COUSIN SONATA". We hope you like it!

The songs: "THE SIMMERING EFFECT", "CAN YOU BALANCE THAT?", "COUSIN SONATA", NOW YOU'RE CATCHING ON" and "TRY THIS AT HOME". (C cosmic consciousness music)

Enjoy!

Dec 2, 2022

Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast. More from our JAZZ GUITAR "RIFFS, RUNS, & IMPROV HARMONY SERIES". We hope you like it!

The tunes: "TWO-SIDE STORY", "REMARKABLE CHASE", EAST THIRD STREET" and "EASY ON THE CURVE".  (cosmic consciousness music)

Enjoy!

Nov 25, 2022

Our new episode spotlights the melody and solo sound and phrasing for this set. Hear Lou play his latest:

"SENSATIONAL SEASON", "PART 2: A WONDERFUL ANTICIPATION", "DAISY BLUE", "A MIND OF PEACE" and "THE BEST IS THE BEST TO COME".

Enjoy!

Nov 18, 2022

We are really proud of our latest set of music from Studio "V". A pure clear-tone guitar sound throughout is the backdrop for some fast moving melodies and long flowing lead lines. Also included is a studio version of our song, "TWO FACES" from our "CAN YOU HEAR THAT?" album. Hope you like it!

The songs: SOMETHING TO REMEMBER, A WONDERFUL ANTICIPATION, DON'T TOUCH THAT BUTTON, ALWAYS SOMETHING TO LOVE and TWO FACES. (courtesy of Cosmic Consciousness Music)

Enjoy!

Nov 11, 2022

Welcome to our latest set of Lou's original writing and arranging for number 168! Clear-tone melodic lines and harmony tell the story for this week's Jazz Cast. And you can listen and travel from early bop, jazz, blues & soul to the present in the guitar's musical references throughout the show, especially on "MAY I HAVE THIS DANCE" or "UP THE ESCALATOR".

The program:

"A BEAR SOLO", "MAY I HAVE THIS DANCE?", "UP THE ESCALATOR", "THE MORNING WALTZ" and "WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THAT?", 

Enjoy!

Nov 4, 2022

Funky and samba/soul rhythms are the backdrop for our latest Jazz Cast to showcase Studio "V"'s newest writings & arrangements. Smooth and cool to crazy and unexpected melodies and lead lines are featured throughout. 

Also included in this episode is a little story of how Lou got to write the title song (and others) for Herbie Mann's last Atlantic Records release, "Astral Island".

Hear the clear-tone guitar sound on:

"ALONG THE WAY", "AT THE SAME TIME", "ASTRAL ISLAND-THE OUTRAGE VERSION" and "SOME AFTER THOUGHTS".  (compliments of cosmic consciousness music)

Enjoy!

Oct 28, 2022

Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast from Studio "V" featuring Lou's latest songs & arrangements. A crisp rhythm throughout is the backdrop for the clear-tone lead guitar sound on:

"SLICK WILLIE BLUES", "DOUBLE IMAGE", "A SHINY NEW DAY", "THE SQUARE TABLE" and "ARE YOU THERE?"

Enjoy!

Oct 21, 2022

Our latest Jazz Cast presents clear-tone guitar sounds reciting the latest creations from Studio "V" plus a remix of a previously released jam called "July Blast".

Hear Lou on: "THE ENCHANTED MINSTREL (not an autobiography)", "IN A JAM", "ECHOES OF BEFORE", "STRAIGHT TO THE HEART" and "JULY BLAST".

We hope you like it. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Oct 14, 2022

Our newest Jazz Cast is based on Lou's latest riffs, songs and arrangements to come out of Studio "V". Clear tones and crisp rhythm are the backdrop for:

"TRAVEL LIGHT (new arrangement)", "SERENADE AT THE LAKE", "SIGN OF THE TIME", "THAT'S WHAT IT FEELS LIKE", and "A SWEET MISS".

Enjoy!

Oct 7, 2022

Our newest Episode from Studio "V" features the clear-tone guitar sound playing Lou's latest creations. Hear every note on:

"TRAVEL TIME", "TREE QUARTERS ISLAND", "A DISCREET MOVE", "ON THE BOULEVARD" and a solo arrangement of "MOUNTAIN SIGH".

We hope you like  it. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Sep 30, 2022

Our latest Jazz Cast features all the new harmonies, rhythms, riffs & melodies from Studio "V".

Hear the complete versions of: "MARCHING TO THE CLOUD BEAT", "2 THOUGHTS OF THE DANCE", "CLEAR SKIES AHEAD", "THE LONG WAY HOME WITH YOU parts 1 & 2" and "THE YAPPY YAK".

Enjoy!

Sep 23, 2022

This episode features rhythm and lead guitar interplay. Hear the harmony when it takes center stage as in "THE THINGS YOU WANT".

The tunes: AMBUSH, THE THINGS YOU WANT, PRINCEY BLUES, WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE and EXCEPTIONAL EVERY TIME.

Enjoy!

Sep 16, 2022

This episode features the guitar duet format playing Lou's latest tunes. A strong rhythm and spirited lead lines are the back-drop for the clear tones on:

THE NEW STORY LINE, ANOTHER MESSAGE, YOU CAN BANK ON IT and EVENING RUSH HOUR.

Enjoy!

Sep 9, 2022

The featured song on our latest Jazz Cast is a fast moving piece with a rhythmic lead part and a long flowing rhythm guitar. Don't miss "MESSAGE TO YOU".

The tunes: "A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING", "THINK TWICE", "TRY THIS AT HOME" and "MESSAGE TO YOU".

Enjoy!

Sep 2, 2022

This new set from Studio "V" features the jazz guitar comping technique in very sparse to busier and more articulate rhythms for the melody to play and react with. 

Hear the clear-tone lead tones on: "WHEN YOU BECOME THE DANCE", "DON'T LET GO OF THIS", "MOOD CHANGES", "THOUGHTS OF 'TRANE" and "FIT AS A FIDDLE".

Enjoy!

Aug 26, 2022

Our new Jazz Cast features five of the latest tunes out of Studio "V". Sharp melodic lines against the moving rhythm guitar parts with clear-tone guitar sounds are the focus for our latest set.

The songs: MOUNTAIN TRUTH, HOW HIGH-HOW DEEP, THE SOFTER TOUCH, SYNCHRO-MESH RIFF and RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE.

Enjoy!

Aug 19, 2022

This latest set of tunes fro Studio "V" starts off a little differently than usual with a solo guitar piece introducing a trio of "Variations on Theme" followed by 3 more compositions for our new Jazz Cast

Hear the clear-tone guitar sounds on: YOU DON'T SAY, RIGHT TO THE POINT, TRUTH BE TOLD, PARALLEL PLANETS, OUTRAGE IN TOWN and ILLUSION NEW STYLE.

Enjoy!

Aug 12, 2022

This new episode is part 2 of our "LEAD GUITAR SETTING THE TONE AND MOOD" for our latest set of Lou's songs.

Hear the "clear tones" on: EASY WAVE, EXACTLY MY SENTIMENTS, A DEEPER CAVERN, PEACE WILL PREVAIL and BLUES LAGOON.

We hope you like it!

Aug 5, 2022

New melodies are featured and evolved in our latest episode. The lead lines set the pace for this set of new tunes from Studio "V".

The songs: "A JOURNEY CONTINUES",  "ON HIGHWAY 1", "BLUESY SIGH", "MY MELODY TO YOU" and "FUTURE ECHOES".

Enjoy!

Jul 29, 2022

The new Jazz Cast features the latest compositions from Studio "V" with the "clear-tone" on melody and rhythm guitars.

Also included is a salute to one of Lou's favorite musicians, teachers & dearest friends, American jazz double bassist Beverly Peer of the 1930's to the 1990's. Lou talks about his trio with Beverly and his B-I-G gut string sound.

The songs are: THE WHOLE STORY PART 2, ENSEMBLE, A MESSAGE FOR BEVERLY, NOW THIS IS FOR ALL OF US and A JOURNEY IN THE NIGHT ALLEGRO.

Enjoy!

Jul 22, 2022

The rhythm guitar is the foundation for this latest set of music from Studio "V". New soaring and melodic leads are on the solid ground of a strong chordal interplay and rhythm comments.

Hear the clear tones on: TAKE THE BRIDGE, A MATTER OF RHYME & REASON, THE WHOLE STORY PART 1, GOOD MOVE, and SOLAR DANCE "LEVEL 5".

Enjoy!

Jul 15, 2022

Rhythm and lead guitars change places and play in response to each other in our latest Jazzcast from Studio "V". The focus on the interplay and clear-tone guitars is the backdrop for our new set.

The tunes: THE GENTLE FLOWER, STRAT TALK, RIGHT ON THE MONEY, I LOVE YOUR MESSAGE and AH, SO THAT'S WHAT IT'S LIKE!.

We hope you like it! Enjoy.

Jul 8, 2022

Melody, rhythm and tones are the focus of our latest set from Studio "V" this week. Also included in this episode is Lou's congratulations and recognition of our drummer, Richie Morales being on tour with the reknowned Guitarist extraordinaire Al Di Meola.

Hear the clarity and phrasing on: A WALTZ FOR YOU, WHEN YOU WEAR THAT HAT!, THE FOURTH OF JULY, LET'S TURN THE PAGE and BOPPER BLUE.

Enjoy!

Jul 1, 2022

Our latest set from Studio"V" features new rhythm feels against tight harmonies as the backdrop for Lou's 5 new melodies & riffs.

Plus a bonus studio track of the quartet featuring Mel Davis on keyboards, Stanley Banks on bass and Buddy Williams on the drums.

Hear the clear-tones on: A WALK IN THE PARK, RIFF FOR RONNIE, SEQUENCE OF EVENTS, SPLENDID TALKING, THAT'S THE SPIRIT and FOGGY MORNING.

Enjoy!

Jun 24, 2022

This episode is our first mobil recording outside of our home base! We have 6 new pieces for this week. A little different sound, but it's us!

SWEET MISS, A LITTLE MORE VIOLET PLEASE, SEE YOU IN JUNE, SOME BLUESY THOUGHTS, I WAS JUST ABOUT TO SAY THAT and SOMETHING FROM YESTERYEAR (blue).

Enjoy!

Jun 17, 2022

This weeks Jazz Cast features Lou playing melodies and improvisations influenced by and reflecting the Jazz Masters he learned from during his studying/learning years (including the present-right now!)

Here are the new songs: THE DANCE AND THE DANCER,WHAT I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THAT, MIRROR REFLECTION and SIDEWALK STRUT.

Enjoy!

Jun 6, 2022

Welcome to our latest! The new offering out of Studio "V" features a set of new melodies, harmonies and rhythms as the back-drop for Lou's comping and soloing.

Be sure to check out the riffs and references on "START THAT THING UP" ( Miles Davis and Ray Charles), "QUIET REMARKS" (Darn That Dream) and the song for Lou's old boss, Herbie Mann called "HERBIES STYLE").

START THAT THING UP, QUIET REMARKS, HERBIE'S STYLE, and THE ROYAL "T". (As usual, compliments of cosmic consciousness music).

Enjoy!

May 27, 2022

Our new EPISODE #144 features soul and samba jazz played clear-tone guitar style. Listen for the heart & soul melody on "AND ANOTHER THING" and rhythm "interplay" on "BALLET TO YOU".

The songs: "CHANGE TACTICS", "IS THAT WHAT THEY SAID?", "AND ANOTHER THING" and "BALLET TO YOU".

Hope you like it!

May 20, 2022

With simple romantic melodies to jazz improvisation and rhythm interplay, our latest Jazz Cast features soul, samba, straight-ahead, blues and a touch of the funky.

The tunes: IN A MANNER OF SPEAKING, CRAZY TALK SUITE: PARTS 1 & 2, MORNING JEWEL, AMAZING VIEW  and JOYFUL MOMENTS.

Enjoy! 

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