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!

Lou Volpe's Jazz Cast

EPISODE #112: JAZZ GUITAR "SINGS" THE LEAD LINES

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!

EPISODE #111: JAZZY GUITAR MELODY ARRANGEMENTS

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!

EPISODE #110: JAZZ GUITAR MEETS JAZZ PIANO STYLE

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!

EPISODE #109: JAZZ GUITAR NEW PREVIEW

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!

EPISODE #108: STORIES ON JAZZ GUITAR

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!

EPISODE #107: CALL & ANSWER JAZZ GUITAR

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! '

EPISODE #106:GUITAR PLAYS WORLD JAZZ

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!

EPISODE #105: MELODIES & HARMONY INTERPLAY ON GUITAR

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!

EPISODE #104: RHYTHM & LEAD-TRADING PLACES

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!

EPISODE #103: JAZZ GUITAR BLUES TO ROMANCE & BACK

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!

EPISODE #102: JAZZ GUITAR BAND SOUNDS

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!   

EPISODE #101: JAZZ GUITAR TONE & RHYTHM COLORS

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!

EPISODE #100: JAZZ GUITAR MEETS BLUESY & STRAIGHT-AHEAD

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!  

EPISODE #99: JAZZ GUITAR TONE AND BEYOND

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!  

EPISODE #98: JAZZ GUITAR SOLO EXTENSIONS

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.