lorenzo piccone
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Singer & Songwriter
Guitarist and Multi – instrumentalist
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These are my first two SOLO records, all original songs and instrumentals.
SOUL SEARCHING
WANDERINGS
Wanderings: the new album
Wanderings will be released Oct. 1. There are 10 new songs, nine of which I wrote or co-wrote about my life with some of the best songwriters I know. It has all the singer-songwriter, blues, and soul attitude you could ever need. The music explores perennial themes of love, self-connection, acceptance and home. It’s my hope that this music helps those who are wandering through life directionless to look within themselves and know that all the answers they could ever need in life are in their hearts. I hope Wanderings inspires everyone who listens to realize that their dreams are within their grasp, and that all you have to do is trust yourself inherently. The greatest gift you can give the world is to show others what it means to follow your dreams. In essence, find the way to live a better life; we can turn the darkness into light. It was an honor to have music legend, Steve Cropper, guest on “Green House.”
I’m proud that Wanderings is my first collection recorded in Nashville.
REVIEW By Richard Bennett (Mark Knopfler guitarist)
Thought you all would enjoy this review of “Wanderings” by a great musician, guitarist and songwriter, my friend, Richard Bennett. In case you don’t know him, here’s a brief CV…
Not only has he been Mark Knopfler’s go to guitar player in the studio and on the road since 1994 (and still is,) but he spent almost seventeen years (1971-1987) as Neil Diamond’s guitar player before that. That’s two full careers for just about any other player; you’d think that would be about enough. But from almost the moment a teenage Richard Bennett hit Los Angeles – after taking the necessary time for birth and learning to walk in Chicago and for high school in Phoenix, Arizona – he has been in demand as a session player whose rep among his fellow players is as impressive as his track record – and record of tracks; his first session work coming during summer vacation while still in high school, courtesy of his friend and mentor, Wrecking Crew member Al Casey.
“With a voice clear and fresh as a cool summer stream and songs that pull your heart strings, the ones marked love and hope, that’s Lorenzo Piccone.
I’ve been listening to his album Wanderings for a little while now and it goes down well, with vague echoes of Sam Cooke and Paul Simon, maybe a dash of James Taylor, but make no mistake Lorenzo’s his own man. Grounded in the traditions of good writing and musicianship, his songs are soulful, rootsy and accessible, every one with arms open wide to invite you in for a listen. That’s Lorenzo Piccone.
Wanderings is a collection of real songs and real music played on real instruments by real people…. really well. I suspect that was Lorenzo’s blueprint all along and to that end he’s greatly succeeded. That’s Lorenzo Piccone”
Richard Bennett
Nashville, Tennessee
REVIEW BY BOOMEROCITY
I was introduced to Lorenzo at his release party/performance of his CD, Wanderings, in the Sylvan Park area of Nashville, Tennessee. Just Lorenzo, his arsenal of instruments, and his stories, he entertained us with original songs as well as remarkable covers of tunes we all know and love.
However, I want to focus on Piccone’s CD, Wanderings. Named after the James Taylor song of the same name (and the only cover on the album), it’s a delightful, smoothly written, performed, recorded, and packaged body of work that will make instant fans of listeners worldwide.
Lorenzo’s voice is silky-smooth with just a tad of appropriate grit – not at all betraying his Italian accent that is evident whentalking with him. His sound is heavily influenced (in my opinion) by such American artists as Springsteen, Dylan, Simon (as in Paul), Taylor (as in James), and Henley, with maybe a dash of Mayer and Cockburn for a little additional flavor – but with the aforementioned voice. You’ll just have to hear it to get what I’m trying to say.
If Boomerocity were to pick a favorite it would be next to impossible. But, if a gun were held to our graying heads, it would be a tie between Green House (with Booker T. & the M.G.’s guitarist, Steve Cropper, on the axe), Lazy Lisa, It’s All Worthwhile, and Magic. Any of these four tunes would serve as an excellent calling card, if you will, for the entire Wanderings project. It superbly captures the quality, depth, breadth, and simple intricacies of Lorenzo’s songwriting and musicianship – which are well beyond his relatively young years.
Because of this, we have every reason to believe that we’ll be seeing a lot from Piccone for many years to come. Consequently, Boomerocity will definitely be keeping our ears on Lorenzo Piccone.
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Words of appreciation from Guthrie Trapp, world-renowned guitarist, educator and top session player based in Nashville, Tennessee
It’s been incredible that one of my musical heroes like Guthrie Trapp showed to me his appreciation and enthusiasm on my playing. Thank you so much Guthrie! https://guthrietrapp.com
Lorenzo featured on Guitar Player Magazine – March 2024
From Guitar Player Magazine: “Guitar Player Presents an all-star cast at Papa Mali’s New Orleans birthday bash on May 5 during Jazz Fest.For this special engagement Papa Mali and Wally will play songs from Lindley’s extensive catalog along with an incredible collection of musicians including Alvin Youngblood Hart, the Iguanas, Ed Williams of the Revivalists, […]
Lorenzo live at New Orleans Jazz Festival 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC6hROaQWmQ The event was sponsored by Guitar Player Magazine, one of the most known guitar magazine’s in the world. Another great musical achievement from Lorenzo in U.S.A. Lorenzo was one of the artists featured at the New Orleans Jazz Festival at the David Lindley’s tribute show with Wally Ingram, Papa Mali, Alvin Youngblood, Kota Kato […]
