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Lionel Loueke Makes Giant Strides in the World of Jazz

Written by Ameyaw Debrah | April 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Benin born guitarist, Lionel Loueke is one of the most prolific jazz players in the world today. He is a gentle virtuoso with a husky, sincere baritone and a melting falsetto that smoothly trickles down into the souls of his listeners. He has used his remarkable musical experiences to create his own unique sound as a guitarist, composer, and bandleader. Lionel has performed and recorded with almost every great jazz musician of his time, including Kenwood Dennard , Alphonso Jonhson, Dianne Reeves, Carlos Santana, and Gretchen Parlato just to mention a few.

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