Our New Year Jazzcast features lyrical and screaming leads playing off of a rhythmic and percussive harmony-background.
Hear the clear-tone jazz guitar on: OUT OF THE BLUE, LOOKING GOOD, I THINK YOU REALLY MEAN THAT, INTERLUDE VERSION 6, and PLAYING ON A STAR.
Enjoy!
This Christmas Eve version, our latest Jazzcast, features the newest tunes from Studio "V" with an emphasis on the interaction of lead and rhythm Guitar parts.
Hear the clear-jazz-tones on: SO GOOD TO SEE YOU, CHANGE YOUR TUNE, SUNSET BLUE 'N' RED, OUT OF THE SHADOW and DO IT FOR LOVE.
Enjoy!
We are proud of our newest Jazzcast featuring 5 of the latest compositions from Studio "V". We hope it lifts your spirits and pulls at your heart!
Hear the clear-tone Guitar sounds on: OVER & ABOVE, PLAIN AND SIMPLE, THOUGHTS ON FIRE (featuring smooth to blazing melody lines), GOTCHA NOW and START IT UP (spotlighting a building intensity of the rhythm guitar and fleeting leads).
Enjoy!
New hot licks and jams fill this latest episode. We hope you like it!
Hear the Clear-Tone and moving harmonies on: "WHAT DO YOU REALLY THINK?", "QUITE A DAY", "DECEMBER DREAM"(featuring virtuoso-inspired lead lines) and "RIGHT OUT OF THE BLUE".
Enjoy!
Improvisation, intensity and variations on a theme are the backdrop for this latest offering from Lou's Studio "V".
Hear the virtuoso style of simple to sophisticated melodies and solos on:
A BLUESY STORY, WELL LOOK AT THAT!, DREAMING ON A RIFF and THE NEXT LEVEL UP.
We're really proud of this new Jazzcast and hope you like it. Enjoy!
This latest collection of melodies, harmony and rhythm from Studio "V" features long flowing lead lines and brisk running passages to tell the guitar stories on:
UP AND AWAY, A SLICE OF THE PIE, EARLY MORNING LIGHT and POWER SWITCH.
Enjoy!
Soaring lead lines,dramatic solos and clarity of tones are the trademark for our latest Jazzcast.
Hear the sounds and rhythms on "TWO TO ONE", sweet meets funk on "BOTH WORLDS AT THE SAME TIME", flowing and soaring melody lines on "PEACE DANCE-SONG 2", punchy and fleeting solos on "SILVER TURNS TO GOLD".
We think you'll like it. Enjoy!
The latest collection of tunes from Studio "V" feature jams, riffs, set melodies and "hot lick" versions of Lou's newest compositions. Clean and "clear-tone" guitar sounds are the backdrop for this Jazzcast.
Hear the sounds on: "WHISPER THAT JAZZ", "EVERYWHERE YOU GO", "WALTZ HAT", "JUST US CHICKENS" and "VIOLET STREET-HOT LICKS VERSION".
We hope you like it!
This latest group of songs on our new Jazzcast feature 2 and 3 guitar orchestrations of Lou's newest songs, jams and rhythm-feels. Some tunes have the two guitar parts simulating the left-hand and right-hand of the piano.
The songs: YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN, SECRET PASSAGEWAY, THE REAL STORY, ONE STEP UP and TAKE TWO.
Enjoy!
Studio "V" is proud to present this latest set of 3 brand new and 2 previously released songs. Melodies simple to sophisticated are the feature here.
the tunes: BE TRUE TO YOU, SOME OTHER TIME, THE PLAY OF LIGHT, MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE and THE MYSTERY UNFOLDS.
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Studio "V" is proud to present this latest set of 3 brand new and 2 previously released songs. Melodies simple to sophisticated are the feature here.
the tunes: BE TRUE TO YOU, SOME OTHER TIME, THE PLAY OF LIGHT, MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE and THE MYSTERY UNFOLDS.
Enjoy!
Our new episode highlights melodies and lead lines from simple soul to a more sophisticated jazz attitude.
Hear the tones and colors Lou plays on his: THE AGILE DANCER, WHAT A LOVELY VISTA, THAT'S FOR ME and THE FINEST SIGHT TO SEE.
Enjoy!
Lou's latest set feature harmony, grooves and changes that spotlight and lay a back-drop for the lead melody line.
Hear the clear-tones on: LOOK BOTH WAYS, COUNTERPOINT-VIEW PART 2, ASTRAL ISLAND (new version), WHAT A FINE NIGHT and THE FINISHING TOUCH.
Enjoy!
Lead sound and quick harmony shifts are the main characteristics for the tunes on this new episode.
Hear the clear-tones on: CLOSE TO THE EDGE, THE BIG PICTURE, I GOT YOU NOW/COMING MY WAY,BLUE SKY & SMOOTH SAILING and BLUES IN TRANSIT.
Enjoy!
A few of the tunes in this latest jazz episode showcase Lou's emulation of jazz-piano style with the lead guitar playing the right hand part and the rhythm guitar simulating the left hand piano (accompanying or "comping") style. Particularly on "A NICE SHINY OBJECT"
Hear the clear-tone sound on: FIRST SPRING, READY OR NOT, A NICE SHINY OBJECT, DON'T FORGET ME, and TRIED AND TRUE.
Enjoy!
These new tunes are a preview to Lou's next album. The latest from Studio "V" notes of phrasing and lead tones.
THE FIRST TIME EVER, DRAMATIC VIEW, IN FOCUS and THE STARS COME OUT.
Enjoy!
Hear the stories that these newest songs tell on our jazzcast for this week. Harmony and changes are the back drop for some cool rhythms & improv. Five 2 part inventions fill the show with "clear-as-a-bell" guitar tones:
UP THE BLOCK, IN A FLASH, JUST THE RIGHT TOUCH, A GOOD TURN OF EVENTS and DID I SAY THAT?
Enjoy!
The new episode spotlights the lead guitar playing to and reacting with the rhythm parts.
This weeks songs: NEWS BLUES, WALKIN HOME, CAUGHT IN THE FAST LANE, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT VISTA and the triple guitar arrangement of WHAT'S IN YOUR HEART.
We hope you like it!
Lou starts the set off with the fleeting lines of "WORLD WIDE WELCOME" in honor of the great comments we get from around the globe. We really appreciate you listening and subscribing to our "Lou Volpe Jazzcast".
The clear-tone guitar sounds continue with "UP AND READY", "ALWAYS THE FINEST DREAM", "INTERLUDE #52" and the uppity "CITY PRELUDE".
Enjoy!
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From fleeting to fiery tones, Lou's new Jazzcast showcases lead and rhythm sounds inter-acting on this one.
The songs:
BALLET OF THE MORNING EGRETS, HEART TO SOUL, RIGHT BEFORE THE DAWN and LOOKING FORWARD
We hope you like it!
Lou's guitars are on clear-tone for these various grooves and rhythms from samba to swing and back to soul. Special chord voicing and phrasing are the backbone of this latest collection from Studio "V".
A dedication to one of Lou's early bosses, trumpeter, Chet Baker is also included on "OPUS TO CHET".
Hear the sounds on: YOU SAID WHAT!, YOUR OWN RHYTHM, ON THE LEVEL, OPUS TO CHET and SILVER & GOLD.
Enjoy!
The guitar duo is the format for these latest group of songs from Studio "V". Clarity and tone are the highlights and key elements.
The titles: JOURNEY TO YOU, ATLANTIC BLUES, AROUND THE CORNER and THE SECOND IT HAPPENS.
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This new episode starts off with a colorful 3 guitar arrangement of Lou's "FLIGHT OF THE EGRET". The set finishes up-beat with "OLD 'N' NEW FANTASIA", "OPENED BOOK", "TWISTS AND TURNS", and the final song "NEW VISTA" which features a "talking" dialog between the lead and rhythm guitars.
Enjoy!
Jazz Guitar Records presents Lou's latest collection of soulful originals. Lead lines and tones are featured over a rhythm guitar on this one. With some "interplay" between them.
Hear the new grooves on:
FULL STORY, HOME BASS, HOT LIKE JULY and JUST A FLEETING GLANCE.
Enjoy!
Hear Lou's mix of the guitar grooves and sounds on our 100th Jazzcast Celebration Show!
The new tunes are: JUST ASKING, HOLD 'EM FOLD 'EM, THE GOOD ROAD AHEAD,JUST BE STILL, SPONTANEOUS SMILE, and YOU REMEMBER THAT.
We hope you like it!
The color in the lead voice is featured in this latest episode. Like the "telling" melody on "JUST WAIT AND SEE".
Plus a "sweet" reference to the great Cannonball Adderley.
"THE OTHER NIGHT" features a long flowing-type lead line along with "INTUITION CONCERTO", "A SWEET FRAGRANCE" and "THE NEW ONE".
Enjoy!
These new melodies from Studio "V" feature the different colors and lead textures on Lou's clear-tone guitar sound throughout some extended solos. From straight-ahead & bluesy to free-rhythm & soul arrangements.
You can hear what we mean on:
SCENERY CHANGE, PURELY A COINCIDENCE, NEW STATION, I CHANGED MY MIND IN A HURRY and THE EYES REVEAL.
Enjoy!
The latest collection of tunes from Studio "V" has the rhythm guitar stepping out and taking the "lead" while the melody comments on and compliments the harmony. Hear this on:
TOE TAP SHUFFLE, HEAD OVER HEELS, BEFORE YOUR EYES, SIDE VIEW, INSIDE NEWS and CRUISE BLUES.
Hope you like it!
Listen to the lead guitar play melody and sing the lines with the phrasing and articulation of guitarists and horn players of Jazz, Blues, Soul and Samba.
The new songs are: PRIME TIME, BETTER THAN EVER, RED RIVER BLUES, CURRENTS, A TELLING STORY and DISTANT WAVE.
Enjoy!
Straight-forward rhythms and harmonies frame and enhance the soaring leads and melodies in this latest collection of originals from Studio "V". Plus a salute to one of Lou's major influences, the great Sam Cooke!
The new tunes are:
SALUTE TO SAM COOKE, IN YOUR DREAMS, MEMORABLE ANSWER, NIGHTS & DAYS IN JUNE and BLUE BOPPER part 2.
Enjoy!
Lou's latest collection of originals features jazz guitar with references from be-bop, straight-ahead to contemporary soul, blues and samba encompassing much of his live ,traveling and studio musical experiences.
Hear this on his new tunes:
EASY WALK HOME, JAZZ SUNRISE, ABOVE & BEYOND, DON'T LOOK NOW and BRILLIANT SCENARIO.
Enjoy!
This latest collection from Studio "V" puts the rhythm guitar center stage within the song as the lead melody guitar plays a complimentary role at times throughout these latest tunes:
WELCOME TUNE, BLUE PRELUDE, SUMMER SIMMER, EVENING SIDE, NUMBER ONE ON THE LIST, and 'TRANEING WHEELS.
Enjoy!
Soul, blues, samba, straight-ahead and other jazz rhythms are the backdrop for this latest episode featuring a flowing lead and some smooth and some aggressive harmonies.
Hear the clear-tone sound on Lou"s latest:
ANTONIO'S VISION, PRINCE BLUE, MYSTERY GUEST, WHY IS THAT?, THAT MOON TONIGHT and the jazz-sonata-styled STAY RIGHT THERE! courtesy of COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC
We hope you Enjoy!
Hear the stratocaster sound doing straight-ahead on Lou's new jazzy "STRATO WALTZ".
And the clear-tone leads and sharp rhythm changes on: HIGHER CALLING, JUST A PHOTOGRAPH, TRANSPLANT, ROOM TO ROOM VIEW, FOREST SUNSET v.2 and LIVE WIRE PART 2.
We had a great time recording this episode and really hope you like it!
This new show is the 2nd of the "Guitar Extravaganza" series and features flowing melodies against moving rhythms and harmonies.
Included in this episode is a dedication to the great Antonio Carlos Jobim on Lou's new samba, "New Heartstrings".
Hear the clear-tone approach on the latest originals:
QUIET OUTRAGE, INTERLUDE FOR YOU, STEP UP STEP BACK, NEW HEARTSTRINGS and SMOOTH POWER RIDE.
Enjoy!
This new episode presents the latest compositions and arrangements from STUDIO "V". Check out the changes and grooves on:
THE PRINCE, NEW TRILOGY, SWEET MISTY, MAGIC TOUCH and the clear-tone of MY INTRIGUE.
Enjoy!
This show puts the spotlight on the moving harmony parts from the rhythm guitar and some "nice" melodies.
Listen to the latest from Studio "V" feature tunes:
YOU ARE WELCOME, NICE TOUCH, TRAVEL STAR, RIGHT ON TRACK, AT THE COAST and JUST IRRESISTIBLE.
Enjoy!
This new episode from Studio "V" features the harmony and how it changes shapes and tones behind the melody line to shape the flow of the lead part.
You can hear this idea come to life on TRUE BLUES, DOUBLE VIEW, GOOD NEWS AHEAD, THIRD STAR NIGHT, IN THE MOMENT and a special dedication to one of Lou's early influences (mentors), the great pianist, Wynton Kelly on the last piece of the set, TREASURE CHEST.
Enjoy!
Hear Lou's latest release featuring clear-tone guitar sounds on these newest tunes:
SHE SAID IT, TALKIN SENTIMENTAL, BIG PICTURE, TAKE THE FIRST STEP and YOU CAN LOOK NOW.
We Hope you like it!
Episode #85 continues the "GUITAR MELODIES" series with new harmony and cadences behind a strong flowing melody line.
Hear it on WALTZ THE GOOD LIFE, BRILLIANT CHANGE, EYES OF JOY, APRIL MOON, GOOD FROM DAY ONE, and the special EMBARCADERO.
To you with love from Studio "V". Enjoy!
A new review of our "BEFORE AND AFTER" album came in this week where the reviewer said the lead guitar takes the place of any lead voice so we decided to feature the guitar melody on this new Jazzcast!
From the punchy rhythm part of "RIGHT NOW OF COURSE" to the soft-tonal melody on "WALKING MELODY" you can hear the lead guitar "singing" over a chordal backdrop.
We hope you like it!
The latest episode from Studio "V" is all about interplay, action and reaction between the rhythm and lead guitar voices.
Hear the dialogue on: HEMISPHERE, A NEW CONVERSATION, ARJUNA'S QUEST, triple guitars on DOUBLE STRUT DANCING, IN THE LOVELY FOREST and IT'S A JOY FROM DAY ONE.
Enjoy!
This episode puts the spotlight on lead jazz guitar melodies from simple and melodic to more sophisticated, rhythmic and percussive lead lines.
Hear the clear-tone on Lou's latest using rhythm guitar, bass and lead guitars to tell the stories of:
ARRIVAL CITY, LOVELY NIGHT, THE ROAD YOU TRAVEL, A HIGHER GROUND, INFINITE CHANGE and a special duo/lead guitar and bass arrangement of ROAD YOU TRAVEL.
Enjoy!
This episode starts off with a groove inspired by the great Cannonball Adderley and a melody and harmony from Lou's latest collection of clear-tone compositions. Check out "ANY DAY NOW".
Hope you like it!
Hear Lou's new collection of originals in this Jazzcast featuring clear-tone and Sweet Melodies.
Check out the interplay between rhythm and leads on:
OUT AND BACK TO YOU, DUDLEY the cool, FUGUE IN BLUE, CHANGES IN THE WIND, CRYSTAL BALL, CHANGES IN THE WIND, and BEING THERE.
Enjoy!
Intrigue and warm melodies over a bed of moving rhythm are featured in this latest episode. Hear Lou's newest on:
WALTZ OF WORDS, THAT'S A GOOD SIGN, A MEMORY (VIGNETTE), THIRD MOVE, GOOD START, DOUBLE DELIGHT and A SHADE OF VIOLET.
Enjoy!
This new episodes brings the latest production from Studio "V" featuring long lines and flowing leads over some moving harmony.
The songs: IT'S IN THE CURVES, FORK IN THE ROAD, A PLAY ON WORDS,GORGEOUS STAR NIGHT, THE HOPPER, ISLAND RETREAT and A SHADE OF VIOLET.
We had a great time putting this jazzcast together. Hope you like it!
Clear tone and solid rhythm are the backdrop for this compilation of Lou's latest episode.
Hear the clarity and harmony on: SUMMER FREIGHT TRAIN, "A LOOK FORWARD (suite part 1)", "part 2", "HAPPY VAL" and the dancing groove of "AT THE SQUARE". (courtesy of Cosmic ConsciousnessMusic)
Enjoy!
This new episode features Lou's latest tunes spotlighting the harmony and rhythm guitar's role as keeper of the "feeling".
Hear this idea on: "STARS IN MY EYES', "STRONGER EVERY DAY", "GONE TO SEED", "ARE YOU THERE?" and "ONE AND ONLY". PLUS a new rendition/production idea on "LOVE DANCE".
Enjoy!
This new episode from Studio "V" features smooth melody lines against a strong harmony and moving rhythm.
Hear Lou play this idea on his latest: "HOLLYWOOD RIDE", SKY PASS", "SPORT WALTZ", "STRAIGHT FROM THE BOOK," "AFTER THE STORM" and "EYES OF NIGHT".
We like it and hope you do also!