Scenes From An Italian: The Billy Joel Project

by Lou Lanza

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1.	The Stranger 06:00	buy track
2.	Modern Woman 05:30	buy track
3.	Just the Way You Are 04:37	buy track
4.	Shameless 04:16	buy track
5.	Don’t Ask Me Why 03:22	buy track
6.	Rosalinda’s Eyes 04:24	buy track
7.	House of Blue Light 04:55	buy track
8.	Zanzibar 07:19	buy track
9.	Baby Grand 06:28	buy track
10.	Scenes From An Italian Restaurant 08:20	buy track

about

L ou Lanza is a charismatic jazz artist with a unique approach to his creativity. His 2018 album Scenes from an Italian: The Billy Joel Project is not about original songs, but it is actually about offering an original spin on the tunes of one of the most beloved songwriters of all time: Billy Joel.

Through his tasteful jazz arrangements, laced with subtle melodies and sophisticated grooves, Lanza set out to uncover the true core of Joel's infectious hooks, revealing the versatility of his compositions and making them shine in a very different context. The best songs out there always transcend their original settings of recording and release. In other words, a great song is a great song, no matter who will perform or record it -there is a very special essence that will always remain. Among the songs that have that unmistakable 'it' quality is "Hallelujah," made famous by Jeff Buckley, but originally written and performed by Leonard Cohen. Joel has a songbook that's filled with powerful and memorable songs that stand the test of time, and just like "Hallelujah," and will transcend different interpretative styles and performances.

Lanza's arrangements are filled with nuances and classy tones, and it will certainly please Joel fans while introducing the artist's classics to a jazz-loving crowd.