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Putt Lake Toodleloo

Doug Munro

Label: GotMusic Records
Released: 2022
Duration: 01:06:16
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Tracks

Putt Lake Toodleloo; Traffic Jam; Rhumba Gitane; I'm Confessin'; Struttin'; Psycho Samba; Castyourfatetothewindcriedmary; Doug's Bolero; Black Hole Sun; Black Nilke; Manior De Mes Reves (Django's Castle); Honey Pie; Down By The Riverside.

Personnel

Doug Munro

guitar

Albert Rivera

saxophone, tenor

Ted Gottsegen

guitar

Ben Wood

guitar

Vinny Raniolo

guitar

Ernie Pugliese

guitar

Michael Goetz

bass, acoustic

Ian Carroll

drums

Jon Doty

drums

Album Description

“Putt Lake Toodleloo” marks my 20th release as leader and La Pompe Attack’s third, and probably, final release. My first release, “Courageous Cats”, a vinyl recording with Marshall Toppo and John Jones III, was released on Novus Records in 1986. It’s been a long and twisted road, but through it all I’ve always considered myself a “fusion” type player in the truest sense of the word. I’ve been interested in and influenced by the music that was all around me. If you check my back catalog you’ll find jazz fusion, organ trio, Latin, Loop and Gypsy styled recordings. The common thread is my love of the guitar as a composition and arranging tool and as a vehicle for improvisation. “Putt Lake Toodleoo” is probably my most daring mash up of music to date. Besides the original compositions there songs by The Beatles, Sound Garden, James Taylor, Jaco Pastorious, Wayne Shorter, and of course, the maestro Django Reinhardt. I could not have made this recording without the help of the players involved. I have a deep connection with all of the La Pompe Attack family. Some, like my relationship with bassist Michael Goetz, go back decades. Others, like my relationship with Ben Wood are relatively new. La Pompe Attack is a collective of like-minded musicians, we all share a special bond. We have created a community of players that are dedicated to each other and dedicated to the music. This is not a paid for hire band put together for the sole purpose of making a recording. These are the people I work with day in and day out. We have a musical connection that can only come from playing together… a lot. I want to thank all our fans, friends and supporters for your love, interaction and support over the past 35+ years. This recording is dedicated to you! Peace Doug Munro Spring 2022