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Les Paul's Trio
They will also share some of the background of Les' original recordings. For example: Did you know that Les' first #1 hit was "It's Been a Long Long Time" with Bing Crosby? And on the strength of that hit, Les ended up in Needles California in the middle of the Mojave Desert playing for four bartenders and an Indian. That's just one of the many stories you will enjoy. Along with some great music continuing the Les Paul legend. |
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Les Paul had such a staggeringly huge influence over the way American popular music sounds today that many tend to overlook his significant impact upon the jazz world. Before his attention was diverted toward recording multi-layered hits for the pop market, he made his name as a brilliant jazz guitarist whose exposure on coast-to-coast radio programs guaranteed a wide audience of susceptible young musicians. Today, Les Paul's Trio, led by guitarist, Lou Pallo, and, including members like John Colianni, bassists Nicki Parrot, Jay Leonhart, played with Les right up until his passing in 2009. The Trio still performs every Monday night at the world famous jazz club, The Iridium in NYC. Lou Pallo (rhythm guitar) a dear friend of Les' has been playing with Les for over twenty-five years. Lou has performed with Tony Bennett, Carole King, Cyndi Lauper, Sammy Davis Jr., Keith Richards and Paul McCartney just to name a few. John Colianni (piano) joined the trio in September 2003. John has performed solo as well as shared the stage with the Cab Calloway Orchestra, Bucky Pizzarelli, Chuck Berry and Jose Feliciano among others. Jay Leonhart (bass) has performed with the trio on and off since the early 90's. Jay's studio recordings have paired him with the likes of James Taylor, Ozzy Osbourne and Queen Latifah and on the stage with Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, Tony Bennett and Marian McPartland and many others. When they perform, every song has a story behind it. Les was the ultimate storyteller, besides being considered the "guitarists' guitarist"-every top guitarist---from rock to jazz-came to sit in with Les on Mondays at The Iridium. Continuing that legacy, a show, put together by Lou Pallo, will include colorful memories from each of the trio of performing these songs with Les. 