The Late Show is a duo CD featuring original compositions as well as several standards. Recorded at Houston's Double Image Studios in October, 2003, the CD melds the lyricism of Texas tenor Warren Sneed with the opulent voicings of New York-born pianist Joe LoCascio. After having worked together in a variety of musical situations over the years, it seemed only natural that these two artists should record as a duo.
Trumpet great Marvin Stamm has this to say about the collaboration:
"The Late Show, a duo project by pianist Joe LoCascio and saxophonist Warren Sneed, is a lovely and interesting work. The originals are fresh, and the standards are re-worked beautifully. The playing is extremely interesting, and, to my ears, Joe and Warren are so attuned to each other as to have a bit of telepathy going on between them. This is an excellent CD that any serious music listener will enjoy."
Joe LoCascio has resided in Houston since 1977. A prolific performer/composer, he has twelve recordings to his credit, many of them having attained prominent radio airplay nationally and abroad. He has performed and/or recorded with jazz luminaries such as Chet Baker, Freddie Hubbard, Dave Liebman, Randy Brecker, Ernie Watts, Marvin Stamm, George Coleman, and George Mraz among others. Jazz critics nationwide have acclaimed him as one of the finest artists on the contemporary scene. He is currently Assistant Chairman of Jazz Studies at Houston Community College. To learn more about LoCascio, visit his website at www.joelocascio.com.
Warren Sneed is very active in the Houston jazz scene and has performed at most of the top jazz venues in Texas. Some of the artists he has performed with include: Freddie Hubbard, Doc Cheatum, Kenny Wheeler, Carl Fontana, Kent Jordan, Rosemary Clooney, Hal Crook, Dennis Dotson, Louis Hayes, and Kirk Whalum. Recording credits include: Window of Light, Dave Catney, Urbana Records, 2000; Brothers, Warren Sneed, Pathway Music, 1999; Fly By Night, John Adams, Congruent Music, 1999; Tomato Kiss, Kellye Gray, Proteus Records, 1996; Gliders, Joe LoCascio, CMG Records, 1987; Texas State of Mind, Pete Peterson and the Collection, Pausa Records, 1980. Sneed is the Director of Jazz Studies at Houston's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. His website is www.warrensneed.com.
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