One might think a 30 plus year layoff from the music business could make a player a little rusty. Not Lou Mecca. Mr. Mecca plays right through these 13 standards with stunning originality. While many of these tunes have been covered by just about everyone, the Mecca treatment breathes new life into every track. Highlights are too numerous to list here, but Tenderly and Angel Eyes are just too good not to mention. I dare to say that Lou's playing here is even better than his playing on the legendary Gil Mellé Quintet albums, or even his own fine Blue Note effort from the mid-fifties. Lou plays long and dazzlingly intricate single note lines and chord solos aplenty, often playing closely voiced chord tones with the flawless execution of his longtime friend Johnny Smith. Nat Garratano and Mickey Golizio offer top notch support as well as a few choice solos of their own throughout this session. Their contributions are invaluable. This is a highly recommended gem from an underrated champion of Jazz Guitar. Now go on...get it. Why not give the Lou Mecca Trio a try? You won't be sorry.

Lou's playing is simply incredible. The whole CD is absolutely wonderful. Since receiving it a couple of weeks ago, I've listened to it daily. Not only is Lou's playing superb, so is his groups. The CD is also well recorded. I would recommend this CD to anyone who likes jazz guitar in the vein of Wes Montgomery or Kenney Burrell. Now, I want to hear more CDs from Lou.

I have heard of you over the years, now I finally get to hear the Great Guitarist Lou Mecca.... You are one Heavy Cat. Ciao, DPV