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""Opening Doors" added new fans to The Doors music and Lou Lanza made it happen with his groundbreaking cd paying tribute to The Doors...You have never heard Doors music this way before...A great cd." "No one could do a better jazz vocal album of Doors songs than Lou Lanza." "Far superior to Kurt Elling, Michael Buble, Peter Cincotti, and Jamie Cullum, already finds himself, in spite of the difference in age, at the same level of expressiveness of Mark Murphy, Al Jarreau, and Andy Bey." Top male jazz vocalist of 2004 in the reader's poll of Rio de Janeiro's Tribuna da Imprensa: Cantor:
The results of the 24th Annual Jazz Poll article published on December 30, 2003 in the Brazilian newspaper Tribuna da Imprensa ("Press Tribune"). Cantor (Singer):
"There is an intensity to his singing
that is unique, upbeat and hip; his musicianship is extraordinary."
"Lou, you are great! Keep
on singing!" "Most impressed...This handsome young
man proved himself a winner, showing a deft knowledge of his material,...a
welcome breath of fresh air." "The young singer successfully fused
the crooning & vulnerability of Mel Torme and a young Chet Baker
with the risk taking vocalese and scatting of Mark Murphy and Jon
Hendricks." "Fine, Young-tude, light baritone sound...a
voice that uses a perfect scale, control...Lou Lanza - remember
that name." "There is an intensity to his singing
that is unique, upbeat and hip; his musicianship is extraordinary"
"Falls squarely between
Tony Bennett and Bob Dorough. He switches effortlessly between classic
ballads, vocalese, and high velocity scatting." "Lou Lanza, Philly's ultimate crooner,
has proven he belongs with the crème de la crème of
the Phill jazz scene, or any jazz scene for that matter" "Lou Lanza has come along with a voice
to be reckoned with." "He would go down a treat if you happened
into a bar or nightclub at which he was performing...he has an airy
melodic charm...quality material." "Excels at the difficult
style called vocals...uses his voice as a musical instrument...a
master at the lost art of scat singing." "Lou is very talented, and great to listen
to" "Lanza's spontaneous
phrasing is reminiscent of instrumentalists, he uses dynamics as
another means of expression." "Over the years I've worked with many singers,
Lou is one of the best!" "A wonderful voice - capable of many different
styles, an excellent musician, both instinctive and well trained." "Lou is unerringly hip, and has an unfailing
sense of swing." "Your CD...it's terrific. You sound great...I
think your writing is very impressive as well." "Lanza more than holds his own on "the
road not taken" With
guitarist Jimmy Bruno, and tenorman Larry McKenna."
" "Lou, with a voice like yours I should
be jealous, but with your personality who could be." "Showed promise on his debut album,...had
no problem swinging in a horn-like fashion at a brisk tempo...the
road not taken is pleasing and enjoyable." "Not only does Lou have a promising future
as a singer and performer, but also as a composer of beautiful songs
and sensitive lyrics" "Lanza has such a great voice." "The road not taken is
one of the best new jazz releases of March of 1995!" "Utterly charming...with an extraordinary
comprehension of each individual song." "A bright singer on the rise...shows
substantial growth and maturity...hits the right notes with feeling
and ease." "The next Sinatra, Bennett, Torme, and
Astaire shares the same name as you." "Queued for success with
his new CD "corner pocket",...a multitalented musician who handles
vocalese and scat singing with the assurance of Eddie Jefferson,
Jon Hendricks, and Mel Torme." "Nice song styling...shows
a certain willingness to experiment and take risks." "It's the talent of young vocalists
like Lanza that keeps the music going." "Lanza, a singer, songwriter, leader,
is perhaps the most accomplished male vocalist working in this area." "Exquisite taste and wonderful musicianship." "A great combination
of music and vocals" "I don't generally like singers, but I like
you: you're great!" "Superb...a wonderful singer...such a great
artist." "Speaking of good shows at good places...the
club was swarming with sophisticates and not-so-sophisticated dancers
swinging to the sounds of Lou Lanza and his Orchestra" "A marvelous singing
voice." |
