Lionel Loueke
Biography
West African guitarist Lionel Loueke was inspired by his brother, who taught him how to play during his late teenage years. Stops at the Ivory Coast's National Institute of Arts, Paris' American School of More Than Music, and Berklee College of Music led Loueke to appearances on a series of high-profile recordings, including Terence Blanchard's Bounce and Flow, Charlie Haden's Land of the Sun, and Herbie Hancock's Possibilities. Apart from his role in the trio Gilfema (with bassist Massimo Biolcati and drummer Ferenc Nemeth), Loueke has recorded on his own, including the live In a Trance and Virgin Forest. He released his first Blue Note album, Karibu, in 2008. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide
Selected Discography
Karibu
2008
Virgin Forest
2006
Lionel ROCKS!!! Don't sleep on him! I saw him backing up Herbie Hancock and also do his own trio set at the Playboy Jazz festival. This dude took Herbie Hancock to school when he was dueling on solos with him if you can believe that! Simply Amazing player. Highly recommended.
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