Lou Volpe's Jazz Cast: Recent Episodes
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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.
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast featuring rhythm, jazz and blues jamming on Lou's latest music. We had a great time putting this set together and look forward to you listening! The feature song for this week is "THE BEST TIME OF ALL".
The titles: "SOUNDS FROM FLIGHT OF THE EGRET", " OUT OF THE BLUE", feature song, "THE BEST TIME OF ALL" and "SKY BLUES". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2026 BMI)
Enjoy!
Here's the new Jazz Cast with the latest music from Lou's Studio "V". The rhythm and harmony guitars are featured throughout the arrangements. Our feature song is "a jazz boogie PART I". We think you'll really like it!
The titles: "love dance: the sports model", "fuel for the flame", "trills and fills" and "a jazz boogie PART I". {compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2026 BMI}.
Enjoy
Welcome to the new Jazz Cast featuring 4 new compositions and arrangements from Studio "V". Interplay and rhythm are the main ingredient for this week's set.
The song titles: "STEEPLE CHASE", "OH THERE YOU ARE!", feature song, "AND THEN AGAIN" and "FOUR ON THE FLOOR" (compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©BMI 2026).
Enjoy!
Here 's our latest! 4 new pieces from Studio "V". The set for this week puts the spotlight on a few different rhythm grooves throughout the show. We think you'll like it!
TITLES: "RIGHT DOWN THE BLOCK", "THAT'S THE COSSROADS UP AHEAD", feature song, "THE MOON AND THE STARS CAME OUT TONIGHT" and "SUMMERTIME SUNDAY" {compliments of COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC © BMI 2026}
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast! The spotlight is on harmony and comping or complimenting the solo line for this week. Four new pieces of music make up our set list. And our feature song is "CHASE AND CATCH".
The songs: "CHANGES ARE GOOD", "IT'S WHAT THEY DON'T TELL YOU", "THE SCENE AT THE SUNSET" and feature song "CHASE AND CATCH". {compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2026 BMI}
Enjoy!
Welcome to the latest from Studio "V". The "4 DIFFERENT WORLDS" Episode for the four different rhythm grooves on each song. Our feature song for the set is "THE JUNE, MOON AND SPOON OF IT ALL" We think you'll like it!
Ttitles: "IN THE IMAGE", "EVERY WORD OF IT", feature song "THE JUNE, MOON, AND SPOON OF IT ALL" and "A CLEAR & GOOD FEELING". {COMPLIMENTS OF COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC ©2026 BMI}.
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast featuring the latest arrangements, melodies and harmonies from Studio "V". Our set list includes a piece that starts with a two-part fugue-style intro and is our feature song for this week: "THE CHASE AND THE REPRIEVE SUITE".
The titles: "YOU'RE NUMBER ONE IN MY BOOK", "A PERFECT TOUCH" and feature piece: "THE CHASE AND THE REPRIEVE SUITE". (compliments of COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC ©BMI 2026)
Enjoy!
Here's our latest Jazz Cast and we're looking forward to you hearing the new music for this week! We had a blast recording this episode and think you'll like it too.
The music titles: "IT COULD MAKE YOU CRAZY", "GREEN SCREEN", "SECRET SONG AND VARIATIONS" and feature song "WELL THAT'S QUITE CLEAR". {COMPLIMENTS OF COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC CO ©BMI 2026}
Enjoy!
The latest Jazz Cast is packed with new riffs, runs, harmony and rhythm features for this week's show. Be sure to check out our rhythm guitar feature on "POETRY, DANCE AND MUSIC". We think you'll like it!
The titles: "NERVOUS NELLY ROLL BLUES", "POINT OF VIEW TIMES TWO", POETRY, DANCE AND MUSIC" and "HERBIE'S BEAT". (courtesy of cosmic consciousness music ©2026 BMI).
Enjoy!
Our latest Jazz Cast is here and we're featuring a few different guitar tones throughout the set to go with the melodies and rhythms. Hope you like it!
The titles: "OH THERE YOU ARE!", "IT'S JUST A GOOD FEELING", "LET IT GO" and our feature song, "WHAT A PERFECT NIGHT SKY". {compliments of cosmic consciousness musIc ©2026 BMI}.
Enjoy!
Welcome to Episode #353! We're featuring the lead guitar phrasing and tones for this week's set. We think you'll really like it!
The titles: "I DREAM ABOUT YOU: TAKE 2, THE MYSTERY VERSION", "AFTERNOON RIFF", "YOU ARE TRULY OUTRAGEOUS" and "THAT'S ALL I'M SAYING" (compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2026 BMI)
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast! Rhythm and Tone are the main ingredients for this set. Some different lead sounds are featured throughout. We think you'll like it!
The music: "I DREAM ABOUT YOU", "WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT", "AND ANOTHER THING" and feature song, "THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I MEAN". {compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2026 BMI}
Enjoy!
The new Jazz Cast is here and we're featuring both lead and rhythm tones this week in our set list. Different chord progressions and new melodies take the spotlight throughout this episode. Hope you like it!
Compositions: "TWO WAY STREET", "BLUES CANYON", "THAT'S ONE WAY TO LOOK AT IT" and feature song "A LIVELY CONVERSATION" {compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2026 BMI}.
Enjoy!
Welcome to the latest Jazz Cast out of our Studio "V"! We're very proud of #350 and it's dedicated to the memory and music of the great Wes Montgomery. Hope you like it!
The titles: "LIKE THE FIRST", "A FIRE IN YOUR HEART", "THE DAWN'S LIGHT SHOW" and "WELL THAT WAS FRANTIC". (compliments of COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC ©2026 BMI)
Enjoy!
Here's our new Jazz Cast! This week's set features the lead guitar's melody and phrasing. Different tones are used to suit the melodies. We think you'll like it!
The songs: "FLIGHT TO BROOKLYN", "A PERFECT TIME", "I HAD THE SAME THOUGHT" and "STARRY NIGHT BOOGIE". {music compliments of COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSC CO ©2026 BMI}
Enjoy!
The new Jazz Cast is here featuring Lou's newest riffs and harmonies along some interplay between the two guitars. We think you'll like it!
The titles: "THAT'S THE WAY IT STARTS", "LOVE THE WAY YOU SAY IT", feature song, "SO TELL ME MORE"and "DREAMING ON A RIFF". {compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2026 BMI}
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast! This week's set list features some high energy lead guitar lines along with a strong rhythm guitar part throughout. We think you"ll like it!
The music: "MOVING IN HIGH GEAR", "MORNING DRIVE", "OVER THE UNDER PASS" and "A LITTLE NIGHT SONG". {compliments of COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC ©2026 BMI}.
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new jazz cast featuring Lou's latest songs and interpretations with the spotlight on the rhythm guitar. We hope you like it!
The titles: "TRUE BLUE EXPRESSION", "THE AGILE DANCER", "BOTH SIDES" and "EASY DOUBLE CHANGE". (COMPLIMENTS OF COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC ©2026 BMI)
Enjoy!
Here's our new Jazz Cast featuring Lou's latest music. The spotlight this week is on guitar tone and rhythm. Hope you like it!
The songs: "IS THAT YOU?, "YOU KNOW IT'S REAL", "ALL DAY LONG" and "SOME AFTER THOUGHTS". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2026 BMI)
Enjoy!
Here's the new Jazz Cast featuring interplay between the guitars and some different lead and rhythm tones to suit the song. We hope you like it!
The songs: "LOVE SO TRUE", "GOT YOUR OWN STYLE", feature song "OUTLANDS AND THE OUTLANDISH" and "IT MAY SOUND CRAZY". {compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©BMI 2026}
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast featuring Lou's latest compositions and arrangements. Be sure to check out the fresh version of "ASTRAL ISLAND" towards the end of the set.
The songs: "PERSONAL DRIVER", "ON THIS BEAUTIFUL DAY", "A RIFF AND VARIATIONS" and "ASTRAL ISLAND TEMPO". (COMPLIMENTS OF COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC ©2026 BMI)
Enjoy!
Here's our latest music for the new Jazz Cast. We put the spotlight on the rhythm guitar for this week with some different tones throughout the set. Hope you like it!
The titles: "iT'S ONLY THE START", "THE ADVENTURE OF WILLIE", "ON THE FENCE" and "CLEAR THOUGHT". {compliments of cosmic consciousness music company, © BMI 2026}
Enjoy!
Welcome to the new Jazz Cast featuring Lou's latest songs and arrangements. An interplay between the 2 guitars is the backdrop for this week's set. Hope you like it!
Songs: "PART II: CAN'T ARGUE WITH THAT", "OH, THERE YOU ARE", "SUDDENLY SUNRISE" and feature song "FROM THE GET GO". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2026 BMI)
Enjoy!
Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast featuring Lou's new music for this week's set. This episode puts the spotlight on the interplay and lead tones for the latest melodies & rhythms. We think you'll like it!
The music: "CAN'T ARGUE WITH THAT", "DOUBLE SCALE", "IS THAT YOU?" and "THE WAKE UP CALL", {COURTESY OF COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC ©2026 BMI}.
Enjoy!
Welcome to the new Jazz Cast! This week's set features the lead guitar melodies and improvising on the themes. We think you'll really like it!
The music titles: "JUST TAKE A LOOK", "THE GOOD CHOICE", "MAD MORNING RUSH", and "ALL THE TWISTS AND CURVES". {COMPLIMENTS OF COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC ©2026 BMI}
Enjoy!
Welcome to the new Jazz Cast featuring the latest music from Studio "V". Four new compositions make up the setlist this week. Be sure to check out the feature song, "THEME AND VARIATIONS: THE DANCE".
The titles: "TOLD YOU SO", "BEACH WALK", "THE BLUE BOPPA SONG", and "THEME AND VARIATIONS: THE DANCE". {compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2026 BMI}
Enjoy!
Welcome to the new episode from our "Jazz Guitar Conversations Series". Interplay is the feature for this week. We think you'll like it!
The titles:"NIGHT TIME AT THE CANYON", "ANGELS AROUND US", "SPEAKING OF THAT" and "RIFF FOR RALPH" (compliments of cosmic consciousness music © BMI 2026).
Enjoy!
This week's Jazz Cast features Lou's latest melodies and rhythms using clear-tone guitar sounds. We think you'll like it!
The titles: "WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?", "PART II, A WHOLE OTHER STORY", "FANCY FLIGHT" and "FUGUE OF FORTUNE" (compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2026 BMI.)
Enjoy!
Here's the new Jazz cast for this week! We call it the Jazz Guitar Plus Percussion episode where our drummer/percussionist, John Romagnoli joins us for some rhythm sounds and moods. Hope you like it!
The titles: "LOOKIN GOOD DOING IT", "SOME NICE MOVES", "WAIL FOR THE TALE" and "PART I: A WHOLE DIFFERENT STORY". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music co. ©2026 BMI)
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast featuring an interplay between rhythm and lead guitars throughout the set. We think you'll like it!
The titles: "LOOK OUT AHEAD", "ON THE BRINK OF SOMETHING GOOD", "EVERY DAY, EVERY WAY" and "TAKE TWO, RENDEZVOUS". {compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2026 BMI}.
Enjoy!
Welcome to our newest Jazz Cast featuring a conversation type interplay between the two guitars. Clear-tone leads and rhythm throughout. Be sure to check out the feature song for this set, "ON THE COVER".
The songs: "A WONDERFUL NIGHT AHEAD", "EVERY TIME ALL THE TIME", "feature" song, "ON THE COVER" and "A MINOR COINCIDENCE". [compliments of cosmic consciousness music co ©2026 BMI].
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast featuring the latest music from Studio "V" along with some different guitar tones and rhythms to bring out the lead melodies. We think you'll like it!
The titles: "THE SECRET SYMPHONY", "TIMES TWO" , "TRAFFIC JAM" and "RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE" {compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©BMI 2026}.
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast featuring Lou's latest compositions and arrangements. A few different guitar tones are used to emphasize the rhythm & leads.
The songs: "IS IT REAL LOVE?", "COMING MY WAY", "RENDEZVOUS WITH YOU", "OH REALLY!" and "MESSAGE TO THE SEASON". ©BMI 2025 c/o COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC.
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Welcome to our new Jazz Cast featuring 5 new pieces we've been working on this week. Our feature song for this set is "BESIDE YOUR SELF". We think you'll really like it!
The titles: "A SOLDIER'S MARCH", "BEAUTIFUL IN AND OUT", "THE RETURN OF MISS 'T'", "WALKIN' THE TIGHT ROPE" and "BESIDE YOUR SELF". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music BMI ©2025)
ENJOY!
Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast featuring the new set for this week. Different rhythms and guitar tones are in the spotlight throughout the show. Hope you like it!
Songs: "'TIS THE SEASON", "HIGH STANDARDS", "TO BE ANNOUNCED" and "INTIMATE CONVERSATION". {compliments of cosmic consciousness music company ©2025 BMI}
Enjoy!
Here our latest! The new Jazz cast features our most recent releases from Studio "V".We think you'll like it!
The songs: "A TRUE STORY PART 1", "RIBBONS & BOWS", "STAR GAZE" and "KEEP ON DANCING THE DANCE" (all music ©2025 cosmic consciousness music BMI).
Enjoy!
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Here's the new Jazz Cast with the latest from Studio "V". The new collection for this set includes a jam with our in-house percussionist, John Romagnoli who sits in for the feature song, "SECRET SOUND SONG".
The titles: "UNDER AND OVER THE RADAR", "NUMBER 2 IS THE CHARM", "SECRET SOUND SONG" and "THE LOST PERCUSSION" (courtesy of cosmic consciousness music ©2025 BMI).
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast featuring the latest from Lou's Studio "V". We think it's one of the best!
The titles: "THE QUICK CHANGE", "DIAMOND PERSUASION", THE QUICK CHANDE: SPORTS MODEL" and "MORNING FOREST". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2025 BMI).
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast! We are featuring the rhythm-groove and feel for this week's set.
The titles: "COULD YOU WHISPER THAT TO ME", "A STRIKING RESEMBLANCE", "THAT'S A GOOD MOVE" and "NEW MOUNTAIN SIGH". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music co. ©2025 BMI)
Enjoy!
Here's our new set for this week's Jazz Cast! Clear-tone leads and a sharp rhythm sound are featured throughout this latest show.
The songs: "LET'S GO DOWNTOWN", "THAT'S JUST HOW I FEEL", "LOOKING FORWARD TO IT" and our feature song, "MISTER COOL". {compliments of cosmic consciousness music company ©2025 BMI}
Enjoy!
Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast with the spotlight on jazz phrasing and clear-tone lead sounds. The inter-play between the rhythm and lead guiitars is also highlighted throughout the set.
The titles: "THE SCENIC ROUTE", "DOUBLE HEADER", our feature song for this week, "THE RIDE BACK HOME" and "JUST THE BEGINNING FROM THE TOP, PART II". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2025 BMI).
Enjoy!
Our Jazz cast for this set features Lou's latest compositions with an emphasis on the rhythms and harmony laying the foundation for the clear-tone melodies to shine. Be sure not to miss our feature song, "JUST THE BEGINNING, FROM THE TOP"!
The tunes: "MELODY FOR MIKE", "DOUBLE MOONLIGHT DANCE", "TO THE FREE SPIRIT" and feature song, "JUST THE BEGINNING, FROM THE TOP" (compliments of cosmic consciousness music © 2025 BMI.)
Here's our latest Jazz Cast featuring a different sound or "atmosphere" for each song. A variety of harmoniy and rhythm types are used throughout the set. We think you'll like it!
The songs: "ABOVE AND BEYOND", "IN A BLUES WAY", "NEW EXCELLENT LIVE", and "HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW" (compliments of cosmic consciousness music company ©2025 BMI).
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast with the spotlight on clear guitar tones and Lou's latest melodies and harmonies. We think you'll really like it!
The titles: "SLOW DANCING BLUES", "IN TOWN INTRIGUE", "HARVEST MOON & STARS" and "THE END OF A PERFECT DAY" [compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2025 BMI]
Enjoy!
Welcome to our latest set of Lou's newest rhythms, riffs, time-feel and melodies. We are really excited about this one and we think you'll like it!
The tunes: "THAT LOOKS GOOD ON YOU!", "IN REAL LIFE", "ALL DAY, ALL NIGHT FUGUE" and "BLUE HAZE" {compliments of cosmic consciousness music © 2025 BMI}
Enjoy!
Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast featuring "colors in tone" on jazz guitar. Lou's latest arrangements are featured in this set. We think you'll like it!
The titles: "THE NEW CAN YOU HEAR THAT", "COLTRANE OF THOUGHT PART II", "BROADWAY STARLIGHT" and the feature song for this week: "DANCE OF THE SUN" (compliments of cosmic consciousness music company ©2025 BMI)
Enjoy!
We had a real blast putting this new Jazz Cast together. Different lead guitar tones are featured throughout the set. Hope you like it! Enjoy!
The titles: "AT THE STARTING LINE", "ASTRAL, THE TIME VERSION","FANCY DANCERS PART II" and "SUNDAY STARRY NIGHT". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music co. ©2025 BMI)
Enjoy!
Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast featuring Lou's newest music for this week's set. We have the spotlight on the lead guitar tones and melodies with moving harmonies as a backdrop. Hope you like it!
The titles: "ON THE LOOK OUT", "HOP, SKIP AND JUMP sounds like a law firm", "THE AGILE FANCY DANCER", and " THE FOURTH QUADRANT OF THE SECOND SECTOR" (compliments of cosmic consciousness music co ©2025 BMI).
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast featuring the rhythm guitar throughout the set along with our latest compositions and lead tones from Studio "V". We think you like it!
The song titles: "WHISPER LOUD", "THE FOCUS PART II", "LATE SUMMER SONG"and "IN A JAZZ WAY". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music © 2025 BMI)
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast featuring the rhythm guitar as both the foundation of the groove and the focus of the melody. We think you'll like it!
The tunes:
Enjoy!
Welcome to the new Jazz Cast! 3 new pieces and a fresh take on our previously released "LIGHT VIGIL" are featured in this latest Episode. The special feature song is "FLASHY SHOES". We think you'll like it!
The songs: "YOU LOOK GREAT!", "THE QUIET SCREAM", "LIGHT VIGIL" and feature song, "FLASHY SHOES". {compliments of cosmic consciousness music © 2025 BMI}
Enjoy!
We have 4 new pieces for this week's Jazz Cast. The rhythm guitar is featured throughout the set along with some different lead guitar tones & sounds. Hope you like it!
The titles: "WHEN YOU DO WHAT YOU DO SLOW DANCE", "NIGHTS IN CASABLANCA", "A CHANGE FOR THE BEST" and "JUST A MOONBEAM" (compliments of cosmic consciousness music company © 2025 BMI).
Enjoy!
We're excited to present our latest Jazz Cast featuring Lou's newest music! Samba, soul, jazz, latin and rock influences are the connecting thread throughout the set. We think you'll like it!
The tunes: "IT'S IN THE STARS", "THE ROAD AHEAD", "AT THE STARTING LINE" and "JAZZ BLUES PEACE". (courtesy of cosmic consciousness music ©2025 BMI).
Enjoy!
Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast featuring the rhythm guitar! We have 4 new pieces of music and a feature song called "THAT'S NEWS TO ME". Rhythm guitar supports and 'leads" the melody guitar throughout this episode. Hope you like it!
The titles: "ONE BLUE STORY", "LIKE UP THE ROAD", "QUIET FORTISSIMO" and "THAT'S NEWS TO ME" (compliments of of cosmic consciousness music ©2025 BMI)
Enjoy!
Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast featuring the rhythm guitar! We have 4 new pieces of music and a feature song called "THAT'S NEWS TO ME". Rhythm guitar supports and 'leads" the melody guitar throughout this episode. Hope you like it!
The titles: "ONE BLUE STORY", "LIKE UP THE ROAD", "QUIET FORTISSIMO" and "THAT'S NEWS TO ME" (compliments of of cosmic consciousness music ©2025 BMI)
Enjoy!
Welcome to the new Jazz Cast filled with Lou's latest compositions with a spotlight on lead tones and rhythm guitar. We think you'll like this!
The titles: "SNAPPY OUTFIT", "TALKIN' DOUBLE", "A MINSTREL'S POINT OF VIEW", and "IN THE NICK OF TIME, THE ALLEGRO VERSION". (© 2025 cosmic consciousness music co BMI)
Enjoy!
This week's Jazz Cast features 4 new pieces from Lou's Studio"V". Included in the set is our feature song "EVER CHANGING LANDSCAPE". We think you'll like it!
The titles: "ACTION REACTION", "DO YOU REALLY WANNA DO THAT?", "EVER CHANGING LANDSCAPE" and "RIGHT ON TIME". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music co. © BMI 2025).
Enjoy!
Interplay and counterpoint are the focus on this latest set from Studio "V". We have 5 songs for this week's Jazz Cast including a new arrangement of a piece released on Lou's first album, "MORNING MADNESS" called "THIRD WALTZ". The feature song for this week is "LET ME INTRODUCE YOU part II".
The titles: "WHAT A GREAT DAY", "THE NICK OF TIME", "BARNEY'S BEAN", "LET ME INTRODUCE YOU part II" and "THIRD WALTZ". ((compliments of cosmic consciousness music co ©2025 BMI)).
Enjoy!
We're happy to present the latest Jazz Cast from Lou's Studio "V". This weeks focus is tone and sound. Our set uses a different guitar sound for each piece. Hope you like it!
The titles: "JUST HANG ON", "THE QUIET ACTION", "LET ME INTRODUCE YOU" and "THE MYSTERIOUS MAESTRO: THOUGHT VERSION" (compliments of COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC ©BMI 2025)
Enjoy!
Welcome to our latest set of Lou's original music. This episode features a flowing melody over a more percussive chordal backdrop. Hope you like it!
The titles: "TO HEAR YOUR VOICE", "VARIATIONS ON A DREAM", "NORWAY SECRETS part II" and "IN ANTICIPATION" (compliments of cosmic consciousness music © BMI 2025).
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new set featuring 5 of Lou's newest arrangements and songs. Each piece uses a different sound or attitude to suit the melodies. We think you'll like it!
The titles: "NEW MOUNTAIN SIGH", "OUTSTANDING IN YOUR FIELD", "A NIGHT IN NORWAY", "SECRETS OF THE LOST STAR" and "TOP DOWN" (compliments of cosmic consciousness music co. ©2025 BMI).
Enjoy!
Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast featuring Lou's new set of clear-tone riffs, runs, rhythms & harmonies. Each piece has a different feel & personality. We think you'll really like it!
The songs: "IT'S REALLY SO GOOD TO SEE YOU", "AN EVENING AND SOME STARLIGHT", "NEVER SAW YOU HERE BEFORE" and "AN EVENING CONCERTO: FIRST MOVE" (compliments of cosmic consciousness music co ©2025 BMI).
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast. We are happy to present 4 new pieces this week along with a focus on inter-play between the guitars. Hope you like it! Enjoy!
The titles: "IT'S ALWAYS GOOD TO HEAR YOUR VOICE", "TWO CITIES BLUES", "WHEN YOU PUT THAT HAT ON", and "FOUR ON THE FLOOR" {compliments of cosmic consciousness music co. © BMI 2025}
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast! 4 new pieces feature different lead tones, rhythm guitar licks and harmonies in these latest arrangements!
The titles: "IN ANOTHER TIME SQUARED", "ABOVE AND BEYOND", feature song, "THE BEES' NEST" and "TELL ME ALL ABOUT IT". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music co. ©2025 BMI)
Enjoy!
Here's our new Jazz Cast from Studio "V". Episode 300 puts the melody guitar and an interplay with the rhythm at center stage in these 4 new compositions. We hope you like it!
The songs: "FOR THE FIRST TIME", "NIGHT TIME TRAVELS", "PLENTY OF STRINGS ATTACHED" and "TAKE TWO PLEASE". (COMPLIMENTS OF COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC CO. BMI ©2025).
Here's the latest Jazz Cast from Studio "V"! This week's set list features 4 new compositions, each with its own combination of blues and jazz rhythms and harmonies. Hope you like it!
The titles: "GOOD TO HEAR YOUR VOICE", "IT STARTS RIGHT UP", "I HAVE A FEW COMMENTS" and "EVERY BODY'S HERE NOW". {compliments of COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC ©BMI 2025}
Enjoy!
Welcome to our latest Lou Volpe's Jazz Cast with the spotlight on simple melodies to more sophisticated solo lines for this week's set. Hope you like it!
The tunes: "ON THE GOOD FOOT", "SUITE FOR A SUNNY DAY", feature song "THE WAY YOU FEEL" and "WHAT A BEAUTIFUL STORY" {compliments of cosmic consciousness music, © BMI 2025}.
Enjoy!
Welcome to the latest Lou Volpe's Jazz Cast featuring new riffs, runs, rhythms & harmony. Our feature song this week is called "THE ROAD TO YOU". We think you'll like it!
The songs: "NIGHT ON THE BEACH", "BLUES BOPPERS", our feature song: "THE ROAD TO YOU" and "A NIGHT IN MALTA". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2025).
Enjoy!
Here's our new Episode #296 featuring Jazz melodies & harmonies over a driving rhythm guitar. We think you'll like it!
The titles: ASTRAL ISLAND, THAT'S JUST THE START OF IT, our feature song, A MESSAGE FOR YOU and CONCERTO FOR CARMINE. {©2025 BMI COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC}
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast featuring the latest release from Lou's Studio "V". Riffs, runs, rhythm & harmony are featured throughout the set.
The titles: "DREAM CHASER", "EVERY DAY IN EVERY WAY", "FREDDIE'S FUGUE" and "I'M RIGHT HERE WITH YOU". {compliments of cosmic consciousness music company © BMI 2025}
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast! This week's set list features 3 new originals along with a new arrangement on a previously released song called "BACK ON THE HIGHWAY". Hope you like it!
The titles: "VARIATIONS ON MELODY", "DRAMA IMPROMPTU", "BACK ON THE HIGHWAY" and "ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2025)
Enjoy!
Welcome to our latest Lou Volpe Jazz Cast featuring clear tone jazz guitar leads against a percussive harmony rhythm. Our feature song this week is called "EXPRESS YOUR SELF". We think you'll like it!
The titles: "SO GOOD TO SEE YOU", "THE ENCHANTED MESSENGER", "THAT'S THE LOOK" and our "feature song", "EXPRESS YOUR SELF" (compliments of cosmic consciousness music BMI ©2025.
Enjoy!
The new Lou Volpe Jazz Cast features clear and
melodic leads over a solid rhythm guitar track. We hope you like it! The feature song this week is called "FEEL IT ( THE STYLE VERSION)".
"THAT'S A GOOD START", TOSS AND TURN", "FEEL IT (THE STYLE VERSION)" and "EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE" {compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2025 BMI}
Enjoy!
Welcome to the new Jazz Cast from Studio "V"! Our latest set features 4 new pieces keeping the focus on the melody and lead guitar tones with some question & answer moments with the rhythm guitar. We think you'll like it!
The tunes: "ABOVE AND BEYOND", "A SONG & DANCE", "YOU ARE JUST PERFECT" and "A CHANGE IS IN THE AIR". (COMPLIMENTS OF COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC ©BMI 2025).
Enjoy!
This weeks week's music features the songs we play live at our performances. Fresh versions of our live set in a Guitar duo format.
The songs: "IT'S GOT A PUNCH TO IT", "THINK FAST". "JAZZ AT THE FIVE", "SO NICE TIME & TIME AGAIN", and "FULL MOON FLOWER". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music © 2025 BMI)
Enjoy!
This week's Jazz Cast puts the spotlight on clear-tone guitar sounds playing rhythm, harmony and lead parts. We think you'll really like it!
The music: "PRECIOUS CARGO", "COMING MY WAY (BOOSTER VERSON)", "MAKE SURE YOU TURN THAT UP" and "FOREST SUNSET". (©2025 cosmic consciousness music company BMI)
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast dedicated to the great Wes Montgomery. Our latest set features Lou's song, "ONE FOR WES" with a new arrangement, along with a little story of when Lou actually met the guitar legend. We hope you like it!
The set list: "F M", "BONGO BLUE", "GOOD MOVES" and "ONE FOR WES". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2025 BMI)
Enjoy!
Our new Jazz Cast features Lou's newest compositions and arrangements with the spotlight on the lead guitar phrasing and moving rhythms and chord changes. We think you'll like it!
The titles: "SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: BYRDLAND", "IS EVERYONE HEAR?", "PAST TENSE", "FANTASY (THE SPORTS MODEL)," and "SIMPLY IN LOVE "(compliments of cosmic consciousness music BMI ©2025)
Enjoy!
Our latest Jazz Cast is here and we're featuring more lead melody phrasing against a moving harmony rhythm guitar. Hope you like it!
The tunes: "THE DEEP SEA BLUES", "DANGEROUS CURVES", "I HAD THE SAME DREAM" and "CAN YOU IMAGINE THAT?" (compliments of COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC ©2025 BMI)
Enjoy!
Welcome to the new Lou Volpe Jazz Cast! This week's set features an interplay between rhythm & lead guitars with an emphasis on a few different guitar tones on the lead voice. We think you'll like it!
The titles: "BY THE SEA", "SOMETIMES IT CAN MAKE YOU CRAZY", "DID YOU REALLY SAY THAT?", "A MOMENT OF TIME" and "CASTING A SPELL ON ME". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music © BMI 2025).
Enjoy!
Welcome to our latest from Studio "V". Episode #284 features 5 new arrangements each with a different rhythm feel. Our feature song for this week is "LIKE A DREAM". We think you'll really like it!
The songs: "CHARMED TO MEET YOU", "AMBUSH PART II", "EXCERPTK", "DREAM CHASE SEQUENCE" and feature song "LIKE A MELODY". (compliments of COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC © 2025 BMI)
Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast featuring Lou's new compositions with the spotlight on the interplay between rhythm and lead guitars. Two part invention style. We think you'll like it!
The titles: NOW LET ME BE CLEAR, IN RETROSPECT, BABY YOU'RE NUMBER ONE, and TONIGHT AT THE PARADISE CAFE. (compliments of cosmic consciousness music co BMI 2025)
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This is our latest Jazz Cast from Studio "V" and we are featuring the melody guitar sound and phrasing from simple to more intricate pieces. Hope you like it!
The titles: "IT STARTS RIGHT UP", "TO PUT IT DELICATELY", our feature song for this week "FLIGHT OF FANCY" and "WHEN YOU SAY IT THAT WAY". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music co. © 2025 BMI)
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We think you'll really like this latest Jazz Cast featuring a clear-tone lead guitar playing off a percussive rhythm guitar tone, that is on our first tune anyway...Our feature song this week is "NIGHT JAM, THE STORY VERSION".
The titles: "A GOOD REASON", "IS THAT A SUBTLE HINT?", "NIGHT JAM, THE STORY VERSION" and "LOUD WHISPERS". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2024 BMI)
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We think you'll really like this latest Jazz Cast featuring a clear-tone lead guitar playing off a percussive rhythm guitar tone, that is on our first tune anyway...Our feature song this week is "NIGHT JAM, THE STORY VERSION".
The titles: "A GOOD REASON", "IS THAT A SUBTLE HINT?", "NIGHT JAM, THE STORY VERSION" and "LOUD WHISPERS". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©2024 BMI)
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new set for the latest Lou Volpe Jazz Cast. The new set list features a rhythmic interplay between the lead and rhythm Guitars. There is also a dedication to Lou's Uncle Frank. Hope you like it!
The tunes: "WHAT A GREAT COMBINATION!", THE GENTLE TOUCH", "THE RINKY-DINKS OF RIVER STREET" and our feature song for this week, "YOUR EYES AND THE STARS". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music co.©2025 BMI)
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Welcome to our new set for the latest Lou Volpe Jazz Cast. The new set list features a rhythmic interplay between the lead and rhythm Guitars. There is also a dedication to Lou's Uncle Frank. Hope you like it!
The tunes: "WHAT A GREAT COMBINATION!", THE GENTLE TOUCH", "THE RINKY-DINKS OF RIVER STREET" and our feature song for this week, "YOUR EYES AND THE STARS". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music co.©2025 BMI)
Enjoy!
We are happy to present our latest Lou Volpe Jazzcast featuring Lou's latest compositions and musical ideas. Our feature song this week is "FROM THE HEART STRINGS" and included is a little story of a Joey Di Francesco recording session where Lou meets the legendary saxophonist, Illinois Jacquet! We think you'll really like this new episode!
The tunes: "UP AT MIDNIGHT", "THAT'S TWICE AS NICE", "IT WAS RIGHT HERE & NOW", and "FROM THE HEART STRINGS". © 2024 BMI cosmic consciousness music.
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We are happy to present our latest Lou Volpe Jazzcast featuring Lou's latest compositions and musical ideas. Our feature song this week is "FROM THE HEART STRINGS" and included is a little story of a Joey De Francesco recording session where Lou meets the legendary saxophonist, Illinois Jacquet! We think you'll really like this new episode!
The tunes: "UP AT MIDNIGHT", "THAT'S TWICE AS NICE", "IT WAS RIGHT HERE & NOW", and ""FROM THE HEART STRINGS". © 2024 BMI cosmic consciousness music co.
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Our new Jazz Cast is here with 5 new songs for this week's set. This episode is one of our favorites. Hope you like it!
The titles: FOREVER FOR YOU, TIME WILL TELL, EASY PICKIN', FOUR ON THE FLOOR and YES! IT'S ALIVE. (compliments of cosmic consciousness music co. ©BMI 2024)
Our new Jazz Cast presents Lou's clear-tone Songs featuring melodies and leads from simple to sophisticated and crazed. We hope you like it!
The songs: "BEHIND THE SCENE: THE JOURNEY", "YOU ARE OUTRAGEOUS!", "DOUBLE AND TRIPLE", "THAT'S QUITE A WALK" and "THE PRESENCE CONTROL". (© 2024 BMI cosmic consciousness music co.)
Enjoy!
Welcome to the new Lou Volpe jazz Cast where we are featuring the different rhythm sounds of the harmony guitar track this week. We also put the spotlight on the lead guitar following the rhythm track for some pieces. Be sure to check out our feature Song of the week, "IT'S IN THE AIR". We think you'll like it!
The songs: "SPEAKING OF LAST NGHT". "PRINCEY BLUES", our feature song, "IT'S IN THE AIR" and "UP AND AWAY". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music © 2024 BMI)
Enjoy!
Welcome to our PLAIN AND FANCY Jazz Cast! The focus this week is once again on the lead melody line which goes from simple & basic to more complex & improvised style. We think you'll like it!
The songs: "THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE", "(YOU GO) OVER AND UNDER MY HEAD", "OPENING STATEMENT" and "I'LL MEET YOU AT THE 4 CORNERS". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music © 2024 BMI).
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast where we are featuring the latest melodies and phrasing from Lou's Studio "V". The melodies range from simple to more intricate lead parts. We hope you like it!
The titles: "SAY IT SWEETLY", "WHAT A GREAT IDEA!", "TURN IT UP TO ELEVEN" and "IS THAT YOU?". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music BMI © 2024)
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We are excited about our latest Jazz Cast featuring sweet and simple to strong and sophisticated melodies and rhythms from Studio "V". We think you'll really like it!
The tunes: "IN THE CUT", "NOW YOU'RE JUST TALKIN' CRAZY", "LIVE WIRE sports edition", "JUST AROUND THE CORNER" and "SECRET PASSAGEWAY" (compliments of COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC BMI © 2024).
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Welcome to our new addition to the "RIFFS, RHYTHMS, MELODY & HARMONY SERIES'. This latest Jazz Cast features a more improvised-style melody part with a moving rhythm/harmony part. Hope you like it!
THE SONGS: "THE PRIME TIME SONG", "TO RISE ABOVE", "THE IN & OUT SONG" and "STAR SHINE AND REFLECTIONS". (compliments of © cosmic consciousness music BMI) 2024)
Enjoy!
Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast featuring Lou's newest compositions with a spotlight on tone. Be sure to check out the feature song: "LIVE AT SAM'S PLACE". Hope you like it!
The titles: "THAT'S SOME FANCY DANCIN". "LOVE THE WAY YOU SAY THAT", ""LIVE AT SAM'S PLACE" ("FEATURE" SONG) and "THE LAST DANCE FOR TONIGHT". {courtesy of © cosmic consciousness music BMI 2024}
Enjoy!
Welcome to our latest set of music from Studio "V". This week's music features a conversation-style interplay between the rhythm and lead guitar parts along with some tonal changes in the melody. Hope you like it!
The titles: "THE WELCOME SONG", "AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY". "THAT'S A LUCKY HAND" and "A MESSAGE OF LOVE". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music © 2024 BMI)
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Welcome to our "TRILOGY EPISODE" featuring Lou's three latest full-length compositions he's been working on for the past few weeks. Lou plays some different guitars to color the tone of the new pieces. Hope you like it!
The titles: "ANDANTE (THE MOVE)", "THE ALLEGRO (LIVE)" and feature song "THE ALLEGRETTO- WHERE DOES THAT SHINE IN?". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music © BMI 2024)
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Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast! We call it "Jazz Guitar Conversations" referring to the interaction between the Lead and Rhythm Guitar parts. Be sure to check out the question and answer on "JUST A RIDE THROUGH THE CANYON". We think you'll like it!
The titles: "THAT'S SOME FANCY SHOES", "MATTHEW'S STORY", our feature song, "JUST A RIDE THROUGH THE CANYON", "YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE" and "BRILLIANT SKY' (THE FANTASY VERSION)". (compliments of © cosmic consciousness music 2024.
Enjoy!
Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast from Studio "V"! This week's set highlights the rhythm guitar playing percussive harmony behind lead clear-tone melodies and improvisation. We think you'll like it!Enjoy!
The titles: "MELODY FOR YOU", "THAT SILVER SUITS YOU JUST FINE", "JAM ON THE AVENUE" our feature piece for this week: "WHISPER LOUD" and "EASY TRAIN RIDE". (compliments of ©cosmic consciousness music 2024 BMI)
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Our latest episode is filled with clear-tone guitar leads over moving rhythm and harmony parts. We hope you like it!
The titles: "SAIL BLUE JAZZ", "A STEP CLOSER TO YOU", "BACK IN TOWN" and "THE RHYTHMS INSIDE YOU". (© cosmic consciousness music co. BMI 2024)
Enjoy!
Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast featuring new melodies & rhythms from Studio "V". This week's focus is on the lyrical phrasing of lead guitar lines against the moving chords of the rhythm. Hope you like it!
The titles: "A GOOD MORNING TO YOU", "LIVELY WIRES". "GOOD DECISIONS" and "MEMORY SO REAL". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music © BMI 2024)
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Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast. This week"s set list features leads and rhythms from funky to fancy. We hope you like it!
The titles: "EXCERPTS FROM COMING MY WAY", "SUNSET REFLECTIONS", "SKIP MODE", "INTERLUDE" and "SUNDAY AFTERNOON". (compliments of © cosmic consciousness music BMI 2024).
Welcome to our latest Lou Volpe Jazz Cast! The emphasis is on the lead guitar this week as it plays melody phrases long and free-flowing along with more articulate and staccato lead lines. Hope you like it!
The tunes: "GRATITUDE", "TAMBOURINE DANCING", "A SOUTHERN FLAVOR", "LIVE AT THE FOUR CORNERS" and our feature song "THEMES, VARIATIONS AND ATTITUDES". (compliments of © cosmic consciousness music co. 2024.)
We are excited for you to hear our latest Jazz Cast with new melodies and interplay between the lead and rhythm guitars. Be sure to check out the perky rhythms on "(BABY) YOU'RE NUMBER ONE"
The titles: "ANTICIPATION AVENUE", "(BABY) YOU'RE NUMBER ONE", our feature song: "BLUE SUNSET" and "THE REAL STORY". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music © BMI 2024).
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Our new Jazz Cast is here and features the latest installment of our "RIFFS, RUNS, RHYTHM & HARMONY SERIES". 4 new pieces including a feature song called "RIFFIN & RHYME (complete with the allegro section)" make up the set this week.. We think you'll like it!
The titles: "SOUNDS AND HEART STRINGS", "THAT'S SURPRISING!", feature song, "RIFFIN & RHYME" (complete with the allegro section)" and "RISE TO THE OCCASION". (© cosmic consciousness music BMI 2024).
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Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast. The new set this week features 4 of the latest tunes from Studio "V" including our feature song called "INVENTION AND VARIATIONS". Clear-tone lead sounds with a backdrop of moving harmonies and rhythms are the constant thread tying this new show together. We think you'll like it!
The songs: "IMAGINATIONS", "GOING UP", our feature song "INVENTION AND VARIATIONS" and "FOUR ON THE FLOOR". Enjoy! (compliments of cosmic consciousness music co. © BMI 2024.)
Welcome to the new Jazz Cast! And we're highlighting our new melodies and harmonies along with the rhythm guitar taking the spotlight on the theme of the song as in our feature piece for this week, "IS THAT THING REAL?". We think you'll really like it!
The titles: "SUMMER RHAPSODY", "SAY IT OUT LOUD", "THE ENCHANTED TRAIL", "IS THAT THING REAL?" and "TRY TO BE NICE PART 2". (© courtesy of cosmic consciousness music co BMI, 2024).
Enjoy!
We have a special set of new music from Studio "V" with the spotlight on the lead guitar playing off the rhythm guitar in a question answer format for this new Jazz Cast. We think you'll like it!
The titles: "I REALLY MEAN THAT", "TRY TO BE NICE", "THE UNREQUITED" and "MORNING STORY". (© cosmic consciousness music, BMI, 2024)
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast featuring the rhythm guitar and clear-tone jazz melodies. Be sure to check out our feature song for this week: "NIGHT TIME CONVERSATIONS". We think you'll really like it!
The titles: "WHAT A BEAUTIFUL VIEW", "MISTY BEACH", "OUT IN THE STRATO-SPHERE", "CHANGES WITH THE WIND" and our feature song "NIGHT TIME CONVERSATIONS".
Enjoy!
Welcome to the new Jazz Cast! Clear-tone lead guitar sounds are once again the back-drop for this week's jazz, soul, blues, straight-ahead and samba set list. Be sure to check out our feature song "BIRD'S EYE VIEW" for some rhythm interplay between the lead and rhythm guitars.
The titles: "CAMEO OF THOUGHT", "JUST LIKE THAT", "FERDY'S FUGUE", "BIRD'S EYE VIEW"and "BLUE DIAMOND RIVER" (compliments of cosmic consciousness music ©BMI 2024)
Enjoy!
We are happy to present our latest Jazz Cast from Studio "V". This week's show features tone and melody phrasing on Lou' newest compositions. We think you'll really like it!
The songs: "SO THAT'S WHAT'S GOING ON!", "A GOOD IMPRESSION", our feature song for this set, "IZZY BLUE" and "A DELICATE TOUCH".
Enjoy!
Our new Jazz Cast is here and we're featuring clear-tone lead tones against a percussive harmony rhythm once again on Lou's newest compositions and arrangements.
From the funky swing of "BACK YARD GET TOGETHER" to the soul cries of "I CAN FEEL YOU" and the jazz improv of "LET'S GET IT STARTED PART II" we think you will really like it!
The titles: "A GOOD THOUGHT FOR TODAY", "AT CHARLIE'S PLACE", "BACK YARD GET TOGETHER", our feature song of the week, "I CAN FEEL YOU" and "LET'S GET IT STARTED PART II".
Enjoy!
Thanks for checking out our latest set of music from Studio "V" featuring rhythm and lead guitar sounds of color. See what we mean on the interplay on the 2nd song, "THE PLOT THICKENS". Hope you like it! Enjoy!
The titles: "LET'S GET IT STARTED", "THE PLOT THICKENS", "IMPROMPTU DEMO" and "THE LOVE & THE DANCE". {© COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS MUSIC CO, BMI, 2024}
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Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast featuring clear-tone jazz guitar and articulate lead sounds and crystal harnonies & rhythm. We think it's one of our best. Hope you like it!
The songs: "BACK ON THE HIGHWAY", "CHANGE OF SCENERY", "the new CAN YOU HEAR THAT?" and "MEET ME AT THE BRIDGE". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music co ©BMI 2024.)
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast featuring Lou's latest writings and arrangements. The spotlight this week is on the rhythm guitar's moving harmonies and rhythm supporting the lead line.
Hope you like it!
The tunes: "SWEET MISS 'T' (plus version)", "THAT'S WHAT YOU SAID!", "TRAVEL LIGHT guitar version)", "MATTHEW'S ASCENT" and our feature song, "THE WORDS AND PHRASES SONG".
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast! We think you'll really like our latest compositions and arrangements! Including the special feature song: "VARIATIONS ON A MOUNTAINSIDE".
The tunes: "FIRST DANCE", "BLUES MOOD WALTZ", "THAT WAS SOME TRAIN RIDE" and the feature song, "VARIATIONS ON A MOUNTAINSIDE".
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast! We think you'll really like our latest compositions and arrangements! Including the special feature song: "VARIATIONS ON A MOUNTAINSIDE".
The tunes: "FIRST DANCE", "BLUES MOOD WALTZ", "THAT WAS SOME TRAIN RIDE" and the feature song, "VARIATIONS ON A MOUNTAINSIDE".
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazz Cast! We think you'll really like our latest compositions and arrangements! Including the special feature song: "VARIATIONS ON A MOUNTAINSIDE".
The tunes: "FIRST DANCE", "BLUES MOOD WALTZ", "THAT WAS SOME TRAIN RIDE" and the feature song, "VARIATIONS ON A MOUNTAINSIDE".
Enjoy!
Here's our latest set of duo guitar arrangements featuring Lou's new music. We had a blast recording it. Hope you like it!
The titles: "SUMMER STORY", "YOU DON'T SAY", "DOUBLE TALKER", "THE INTROSPECTIVE VERSION OF MOOD SWINGS" and "RIFFS, RHYMES & RHYTHM". (C cosmic consciousness music co BM1 2024)
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Welcome to our latest set of music from Studio "V"! We're continuing the idea from last weeks episode where the lead guitar uses a stronger percussive tone to play the melodies. Hope you like it!
The tunes: "ALL OF YOU ALL THE TIME", "PRIVATE THOUGHTS ("SUITE")", "A MOOD SWING (full version)" and our feature song, "TOO EXCITED?" (C cosmic consciousness music co. BMI 2024).
Enjoy!
Here is our new Jazz Cast for this week! We excited to play these 5 new compositions featuring the lead guitar using a percussive sound on some songs and a long flowing tone on other pieces. Episode #247 has a feature song this week along with Lou's tribute to his friend, the late and great David Sanborn who left us just last week.
The songs: "HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THAT?", "MIDNIGHT DRIVE", "EVENING RUSH HOUR 2", "FOR DAVID'S SOUL" and our feature song, "SURF'S UP". (C compliments of cosmic consciousness music co, BMI 2024)
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This week's music set features the lead line melody guitar line with the rhythm guitar responding to and complimenting the lead voicing. We hope you like it! There's also a feature song called "LET'S PUT IT THIS WAY". AND we added a drum and a bass track to one of the tunes.
The titles: "THOSE STARS ARE OUT TONIGHT", "A FINE TEXTURE", "JUST KEEP DOING WHAT YOU'RE DOING", "LET'S PUT IT THIS WAY" and "KEEP ON DANCING THE DANCE to ROSE". (compliments of cosmic consciousness music co. 2024 BMI)
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Welcome to our latest Jazz Cast with Lou's latest arrangements featuring long-tone lead melodies playing over a strong rhythm guitar part. We hope you like it!
The titles: "START IT UP EASY!", "THE SUN DANCE", "A LIVELY WIRE", "SWEET EXPRESSION PART I" and "SWEET EXPRESSION PART II". (C cosmic consciousness music 2024 BMI)
Enjoy!
Our new Jazz Cast features more Jazz Guitar originals from Studio "V". This week's set highlights a few different guitars/and different tones on the lead and rhythm parts. We think you'll like it!
The tunes are: "CAN YOU HEAR THAT?", "THAT'S SOME PRETTY FANCY SHOES", (INTERLUDE), "THAT GENTLE TOUCH", "HERE WE GO AGAIN! and that's a good thing", and "MOUNTAIN SIGH FOR DICKEY". (C cosmic consciousness music 2024 BMI)
Enjoy!
Welcome to our latest music set for episode 243. It's really a continuation of last week's "interaction" where the lead and melody parts were responding like a question & answer routine to each other. We think you'll like it!
The 5 new songs: "A RIFF FOR SAL", "TALK OF THE HEART", "NOW IS THE RIGHT TIME", "I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING!" and "CUPID AND THE ARROWS". (Ç cosmic consciousness music)
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Welcome to our new Jazz Cast featuring inter-action between the Lead and Rhythm Guitars. We think you will like it!
The songs: "THE STEPPING STONE", "JOY RIDE", "STAR VOCAL", "EASY JAMMIN"and "CELEBRATE THE RHYTHM". ((c/o cosmic consciousness music 2024))
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Welcome to our new Jazz Cast! This week's set features songs with long flowing lead melody lines against the backdrop of moving harmonies and rhythm. We hope you like it!
The songs: "IN REMINISCENCE", "SLOW CRAWL", "DOWN AT GINO'S GRILL" and our feature song "IN RETRO-RESPECT".
Enjoy!
Our new Jazz Cast features guitar duets playing Lou's latest music. Jazz, soul, samba & blues are the backdrop for this week's soaring, long-tone and clear melody lines. We hope you like it!
The tunes: "THE HEART STRINGS", "GIVE US THAT LOOK", "UPTOWN INTRIGUE" and "FINEST LINE".
Enjoy!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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)
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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)
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!
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!
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!
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)
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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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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?
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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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Welcome to the new Jazz Cast from Studio "V"! We're happy to present our phasing 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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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 as much as we do!
Enjoy!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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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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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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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
Our newest Jazz Cast features new rhythm arrangements as the pulse for the latest improvs, melodies and riffs for this episode.
Hear the tones on: A WISH COME TRUE, CAN YOU IMAGINE THAT?, LOVE & STARSHINE, BEING UP FRONT ABOUT IT and RAY OF SUNSHINE AND MOONLIGHT.
We hope you Enjoy!
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!
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!
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!
Welcome to our latest Jazzcast (and one of our favorites) featuring new harmonies and clear-tone lead guitar lines and riffs.
The new set of songs: THE BEST FOR YOU ALWAYS, TRICKS & CHARMS, RIGHT DOWN THE STREET, MY SENTIMENTS EXACTLY and JUST A TOUCH OF MAGIC.
Enjoy!
Clear-tone guitar sounds are featured once again on our latest Jazzcast set along with a few different rhythm sequences.
Hear the two-guitar "interplay" on: ASTRAL ISLAND PLUS PART 2, DANCE OF JOY, ALWAYS ON MY MIND and SOME FAST CURVES.
Enjoy!
Six jazz pieces with a bluesy attitude make up our set list for the newest "jazzcast". Each tune has a different feeling and story for this week's show.
Clear-tone guitar sounds abound on: HAPPY TO SEE YOU, SECRET PASSAGEWAY, OPENING STATEMENT, BLUES SALUTE PARTS 1 & 2, REFLECTING and LOWDOWN SHUFFLE.
Enjoy!
The LIFTING THE WORLD UP WITH MUSIC SERIES part 2: Quick moving harmonies, leads and rhythm are the hallmark for this week's Jazzcast.
Listen to the pure clean-tone guitar sounds on: TWO SIDE STORY, THAT'S WHAT THEY SAY, CRYSTAL CLEAR CHOICE and MOMENT OF TIME.
Enjoy!
The Good Friday, Passover and Easter edition of our Jazzcast features the latest soul tunes from Studio"V".
Hear the clear-tone guitar tones on:
AS WE GET TOGETHER, SYNCHRO-MESH BLUE, BEYOND THE CLOUDS, TRUE STORY and ENCOUNTER POINT. (compliments of cosmic consciousness music co.)
Enjoy!
This episode is for LOVE, HEALTH, WEALTH AND PERFECT SELF-EXPRESSION for us all through music.
Hear the clear-tones on: LOVE TO YOU, TO YOUR HEALTH, TRUE WEALTH, OUR HAPPINESS and VARIATION ON ASTRAL.
We hope you like it!
This new episode features clear, sharp melodies with feel good harmonies and rhythm as part 2 of our "LIFTING THE WORLD THROUGH MUSIC SERIES".
Be sure to listen to the dedication to the great Marvin Gaye, one of Lou's major influences and the "perky" lead on "ANYTHING YOU DESIRE".
Hear the clear-tones on: CHERISH & SMILE, I'LL SEE YOU IN THE STARLIGHT, UNDER YOUR SPELL, ANYTHING YOU DESIRE and MARS 9.
Enjoy!
And don't forget the groove! Rhythm & harmony is the focal point for our latest set of new compositions from Studio "V". We are very proud of this new Jazzcast and hope you like it!
Jam packed with: "LOOKING UP", "QUICK CHANGE SUITE: VARIATION #1", "TRUST YOUR HEART & SOUL", "WIDE OPEN SPACES" and "QUICK CHANGE SUITE: VARIATION #2".
Enjoy!
Here's the new Jazzcast from Studio "V" featuring the distinct personalities of rhythm and lead guitar sounds. You can hear the rhythm part take center stage while the lead compliments and answers the rhythm on "EYES IN THE NIGHT", and hear Lou's strong "swing-feel" on "TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE".
The songs: SPECIAL TOUCH, EYES IN THE NIGHT, LISTEN AND LEARN, TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE and SHORE SIDE.
Enjoy!
Our latest Jazzcast spotlights lead tones both sweet and aggressive to showcase the new harmonies and rhythms from Studio "V". Be sure to check out the double swing beat on "FRONT PORCH BLUES".
Clear-tones featured on: "ENCHANTED TO MEET YOU AGAIN", "THAT'S THE SECRET", "DOWN TO EARTH", "A CHARMING STORY" and "FRONT PORCH BLUES".
Enjoy!
Welcome to our new Jazzcast as we present the 3rd installment of our "RIFFS, JAMS, STRUCTURE & FREE-STYLE" Series.
We really enjoyed recording this latest collection of Lou's music and hope you like it!
Hear the "clear-tones" on: "WELCOME TO THE SHOW", "THE COUNTER POINT", "ENSEMBLE II (ABSTRACT VERSION)", "MARCHING ORDERS" and "YOU CAN DANCE AROUND THAT!". Compliments of Cosmic Consciousness Music Co.
Enjoy!
We are in the process of selecting music for an album project tentatively scheduled for release this fall. This new Jazzcast features 5 pieces that we are strongly considering for the set-list:
JUST THE RIGHT MOVES, BREATHTAKING, QUITE SIMPLE, SUNNY SERENADE andTHINK FAST.
Hope you like it. Enjoy!
We are proud to present our latest collection of Jazz Guitar performances and arrangements for the new Jazzcast!
Check out the full rich tones on: THE STACK, SAPPORO SIGH, DID YOU SEE THAT?, the rhythmic leads on A SPARKLING MOMENT and TO THE POINT, with the clear sounds of DON'T BE LATE.
Hope you like it!
"Lead Guitar". The new Jazzcast spotlights the guitar clear-tones playing percussive lead sounds to singing-type long tone melodies on the latest from Studio "V".
The songs: A WAY WITH WORDS, MUST HAVE BEEN THE MOON, A SOFTER TOUCH, AMAZING VIEW and EXCERPT FROM "SUITE #7".
Enjoy!
Soul-Jazz is the backdrop for our latest setlist from Studio "V". This Jazzcast features new renditions of a couple of tunes from last season plus a few brand new compositions. And that makes up the setlist for this episode!
Hear the clear-tone guitar sounds on: THAT ROSY FRAGRANCE, BLUE SHOE, THE FREIGHT CAR (extended version*), OFF THE CHARTS and SWEET MOUNTAIN TOP.
Enjoy!
A diverse set of tunes, rhythms & harmonies make up this new Jazzcast from Studio "V".
Be sure to check out the clear-tones on "BLUES FOR YOU"! Short and sweet.
The songs: SECRET PASSWORD, APRIL LIGHTS, AMONG FRIENDS, WHEN THE SEASON CHANGES and BLUES FOR YOU.
Enjoy!
Our latest Jazzcast features more soaring leads and flowing harmonies against a strong rhythm guitar pulse.
Also in this new installment is little story about Lou's awkward first meeting with the great Les Paul. Hear the rich clear-tone sounds on:
AND OF COURSE WE CALLED HER 'MISS LEE'(inspired by Lou's time with his first boss, the iconic Peggy Lee), YOU CAN FEEL IT COMING, ON THE WAY THERE, SWEET & SOPHISTICATED and IT JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER.
Enjoy!
This latest Jazzcast puts the lead sound and clear-tones in the forefront. Moving harmonies and rhythm are the backdrop for these melodies. Lou uses different guitars and playing techniques to create the array of tones used on our latest compositions:
SO NICE TO MEET YOU, AMOS' GULLIVERS, REALLY GOOD IN THE TWISTS AND TURNS, LIGHT VIGIL PART 2, A CONVERSATION WITH YOU and EVENING STAR SHINE TO MORNING LIGHT.
We love your comments!
Enjoy!
Our new jazzcast puts the harmony and Lou's chordal cadences center stage behind some long flowing melodies and some not so long flowing lead lines!
Hear the "jazz box" and the LesPauls on: A TIME FOR THE ONE, THE TONE OF MELLOW, SPOTLIGHT DANCER, I LIKE YOUR HAT and TURNS & RIFFS FOR YOU.
Enjoy!
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy!
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!
These newest compositions feature Lou's phrasing influenced by his years of listening to and trying to imitate and play like the great saxophone masters of jazz and soul.
Bird, Trane, Cannonball, Ben Webster, Wayne Shorter, Pharoah- just too many.... were so important in shaping Lou's musical sense of melody & harmony.
We hope you like it!
This latest collection of originals from Studio "V" explores new harmony and rhythm structure to showcase the clear-tone sound and smooth melody on the guitar. Two songs from Lou's past Jazzcasts that fall into this category are revisited, "ALBONDIGAS ROAD" and "OCTOBER STRETCH"
There is also a dedication to Lou's late and great brother Ronnie who was a wonderful saxophonist.
We hope you like it! Enjoy.
Hear Lou recount his wonderful but awkward meeting with his idol at the club where Wes was performing.
The latest compositions from Studio "V" salute the spirit and feeling of the wonderful and masterful Wes Montgomery.
This weeks songs are: MORNING LIGHT SUITE parts 1 and 2, ONE FOR WES, MARQUIS DU JOUR and SKY VIEW DRIVE.
Enjoy!
These new tunes from Studio "V" will start the year off just right. Hear Lou's rhythm guitar become the lead focus and then step back to support the harmony and interplay with the melody.
The featured titles for this week's presentation are: FINEST DREAM, NOW WAIT A MINUTE, AND THEN YOU'RE HERE!, NEW MARK AND STELLAR STARRY NIGHT (cosmic consciousness music).
We hope you enjoy it! Have a Happy Wonderful New Year!
The latest Jazzcast from Studio "V" puts a spotlight on Lou's harmony structure in these new tunes.
Hear simplicity and sophistication combine as a backdrop for the melodies on: "HELLO FRIDAY NIGHT", "A FEEL GOOD WISH FOR YOU", "PRECIOUS RIFF", "UNSPOKEN THOUGHTS" and "GOOD CONVERSATION" dedicated to one of Lou's favorite bosses, the great trumpeter, Chet Baker. PLUS a studio track from "Remembering Ol' Blue Eyes".
Enjoy!
Studio "V" presents its latest feature Jazzcast with highlights of Latin, Soul, Jazz, Blues and Samba.
"THE RIGHT ATTITUDE", LOOKING BACK AND LOOKING UP", "THE SPORTS MODEL", "SATIN JAM" and the brand new "DECEMBER DREAM".
We hope you like it!
This new release from Studio "V" features some swing along with soul and blues grooves, melodies and rhythms.
Lou unveils a new tune dedicated to the late and great tabla player, Badal Roy and flute icon, Herbie Mann.
Hear the soulful renditions of "BACK YARD SWING", BEACH WALK", "HERBIE'S WHISPER", AFTER THOUGHT", "PLACE IN LINE" and a studio track with the band recording "TRAVEL LIGHT".
We hope you like it!
Hear Lou's latest creations laced with the blues and jazz under the influence of Oliver Nelson, Freddie Hubbard, Eric Dolphy, Bill Evans, Paul Chambers and Roy Haynes.
Clear and pure tone is the feature sound on:NUMBER UNO, DON'T BE LATE, OLIVER'S TUNE, ASTRAL VIGNETTE and OPERA FOR TODAY (one of Lou's favorites!)
Enjoy!
This new episode spotlights the "clear-tone" sound of Lou's latest music from blues, samba, jazz, straight-ahead and soul.
Check out the rhythm & harmonies on "WHAT COUNTRY! (an interplay)" which features a duet setting allowing an inter-action between the rhythm and lead guitars. Also included is a salute to the great percussionist, Bobby Thomas when he was with Lou in the Herbie Mann group.
Hope you like it!
The latest from Studio "V" .puts a spotlight on Lou's latest compositions with a wave and a hug to his friends and musical brothers and sisters in Japan.
The clear-tone guitar sound is featured on:
DISTANT WAVE, DON'T BE BLUE, SAPPORO SIGH and QUESTION THE ANSWER.
Enjoy!
Lou features his newest tunes with a focus on tone and groove. Hear the the clear sound and rhythm on:
TRUE STRETCH, CONTINENTAL JOURNEY, SASSY & SWEET, NIGHTIME INTRIGUE, CENTER STAGE and RIVERSIDE DRIVING.
Enjoy!
Sweet jazz guitar sounds blended with funky soul, samba, and straight ahead rhythms and jazz harmonies provide the backdrop for this new episode from Studio "V".
Lou's latest composition, "DAY DRIVER" starts off the set with 3 guitars featuring the sound of fulness, crystal clarity, sheen and a nice groove.
"ALL AROUND TOWN", "NEW BOSS", "TRIED AND TRUE" and the very bluesy "STAR WALTZ" finish off this collection of originals.
We hope you enjoy it!
More of the latest songs are featured on this new array of Lou's original ideas on melody, harmony, rhythm and grooves. Most of these tunes are being groomed for a new release in the near future.
There's even a dedication to Lou's champion, the great Les Paul.
Listen to the clear full-tone sound on the rhythm and lead guitars to: ONE FOR ALL, DON'T KEEP ME WAITING, RHUBARB RED, RISE TO THE OCCASION, SOLO SIDE, and LOVE & PEACE TO YOU.
Enjoy!
In these trying times, Studio "V" offers this latest episode dedicated to understanding through music. The clear tones and straight forward joyful harmonies and rhythms featured here are Lou's offering to peace and love being featured and highlighted in our lives.
DARK STREET BLUE, MOUNTAIN'S EDGE, IN THE CLEAR, and CHANGE OF SCENERY are our new compositions for this week.
Enjoy!
This episode features a new phase of Lou"s composing/melodic content displayed in the latest tunes: "ON THE TRAIL', "COOL COMMENT", "TWILIGHT , AND THEN THE STARS" and culminating with "SONATA INSPIRE".
Of course, crystal clear tones are also on display throughout this latest release from Studio "V".
Enjoy!
Listen to the swing groove on "SEPTEMBER SKY" to start off this collection of current Jazz Guitar harmonies and rhythms.
The latest from Studio "V", Episode #59, features Lou exploring the "question & answer" technique in the back and forth going on between rhythm and lead guitars like in "AT THE (SPEED OF) SOUND", "CASTAWAYS", "YOU CAN'T MISS IT" and others.
We hope you like it!
Lou blends some Les Paul sounds in with his pure Cleartone Jazz colors on this latest batch of new compositions. Groove and rhythm are the foundation for this episode.
On some of these arrangements, you can hear the rhythm guitar trade front stage spotlight with the lead or melody lead.
We hope you like it!
2 and 3 guitar orchestration continues to shine on this episode of Lou's newest tunes highlighting tone, harmony and rhythm with a dedication to his former boss, the great Judy Collins.
The songs: "Ever New And Blue", "Village Vista" (inspired by Lou's time with the brilliant pianist, Tanya Maria in Morocco.), "Clear Night", "High Mark","**Finer Vision", and "On The Country Side".
Enjoy!
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This latest Jazzcast features Lou talking about Guitar (and Flumpet) tone and textures as he recounts his introduction to the intriguing tone and phrasing of jazz great, Art Farmer.
Listen to his performances showcasing tone, harmony and expression on the new- "SOFT TOUCH", "CANNON GROOVE", "EXPRESSION CAFE", "AT THE JUNCTION" and "GOING GOING GONE".
Enjoy!
This new edition of louvolpejazz.com presents the latest compositions and rhythmic ventures in solo guitar pieces along with some double or triple guitar orchestrations.
Listen to these melodies and rhythms along with occasional "vignettes" or short "motifs" in between the tunes, such as: NEW OLD CITY, DOMENICO BLUE, UPSTREAMIN', I LOVE AUGUST, ADMIRATION AND WONDER, SEA RIFF, MOTIF #1, MOTIVATE, 2 STEP 3 STEP... and a few others.
We hope you enjoy Lou's latest!
This newest episode features some adventurous harmonies and rhythms in Lou's most recent compositions.
Also included is a dedication to Les Paul, "JAMMiN' ON 46th STREET". Lou talks about the jam sessions after his guitar lesson at Sal Salvador's studio where Les Paul joined the group every Thursday night! A good time was had by all.
Straight ahead jazz tones and crystal clear sounds are featured throughout this new set of music.
Enjoy!
This episode starts off simply with some basic chord sounds and harmonies and then showcases a more intricate multi-guitar arrangement of the new "ALL AROUND TOWN".
Also in this jazzcast, Lou remembers his recording sessions with the great jazz organist (and trumpeter), Joey Di Francesco. And talks about his empathy with the blues. "UP FRONT STREET" is dedicated to Joey.
Enjoy!
This episode continues to showcase Lou's latest compositions.
Also included is a dedication to one of Volpe's favorite guitarists: studio musician and Strat-master, John Platania. Lou met John on a Judy Collins tour and became a fan and friend.
Listen to the ever-changing grooves, tones and harmony on: OVER AGAIN, EMOTIONAL RELAY,FANCY STYLE, IN TOWN, and PREVIOUS ENGAGEMENT.
Enjoy!
Lou talks about and demonstrates different cadences or chord changes behind a more lyrical melody.
This episode presents 5 new pieces: (ALLEY TALK, TWO TIMES, FOR ONLY ONE, FEEL IT ALL, INTENTIONS ARE GOOD) featuring harmony and solo-style leads over a strong rhythm groove. Plus, a re-visit to "TWO FACES".
Hope you like it!
We can't believe this is our 50th Jazzcast! Thanks for listening.
This latest episode features Lou's latest tunes with an emphasis on the Blues and Jazz sounds.
Check out the "percolating" rhythm section on the new "RIVER WIDE" which also features some lush harmony and colors in the background.
Plus"BLUE STAR", "RIFF TIDES", "FORWARD EMOTION", "EVERYTIME" and "SOLO-ETTE". Enjoy!
Soul and tone are the main ingredients for Lou's latest collection of new songs and rhythms. Also included is a story about the loss of the beloved 1954 Fender Stratocaster!
Listen in to the sounds on: "NIGHTWALK", "WHAT YOU MEAN", "BE TRUE TO YOU", "IN A JAM", "OCCASIONAL DISCUSSION", and "EASY ONE".
Enjoy!
The latest songs and rhythm techniques are introduced in Lou's new collection of original compositions.
Modes and melodies are the theme of this newest episode!
Hear Volpe demonstrate a "stop the beat" style of melodic statement where multiple guitars and bass all play a unison line.
Enjoy.
You can feel the beat, the rhythm and the groove for sure on this latest episode. A different way to state the melody is used on Lou's newest "EVENING RUSH HOUR" where he "doubles" the solo-type lead line with 2 guitars playing in unison.
Also featured in these latest compositions are "FINEST LINE", "FREE JAM", "TIME RIVER", and a special dedication to one of Lou's good friends with "STANDING BY".
Enjoy the music!
Lou uses multiple clear-tone guitars playing the melodies to these vibrant new works.
Somewhat reminiscent, at times to the multi guitar leads of the Allman Brothers, but with a Jazz or a Samba attitude. Some of the "heads" are harmonized for multiple guitars the way you would arrange for a saxophone or woodwind section.
We hope you like it!
This latest Jazzcast unveils Lou's most recent creations with the memory and feeling of his time with the great Herbie Hancock woven into each song. "His comping behind my solos edged me on to wonderful ideas and rhythms", Volpe says.
Hear the latest songs to come out of Studio "V":
THE NIGHT BECOMES YOU, BY THE BOULEVARD, LIGHT VIGIL, FANTASY 2 COUPE, GRATITUDE and OUT THERE AND BACK.
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!