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Chuck S. Lettes


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Denver, Colorado
Post  Posted 15 Jan 2012 12:31 pm    
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I've been a fan of saxophonist Lester Young almost as long as I have loved Jerry Byrd, so I created a sax/lap steel duet for "I Can't Get Started." I'm using my Ricky Frypan and King tenor sax for this one. Thanks to Jim and Barbara Stahlhut for the idea and music and to Billie Holiday for the inspiration.
Chuck
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Ron Simpson

 

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Illinois, USA
Post  Posted 15 Jan 2012 1:07 pm    
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Excellent recording!
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Don Kona Woods


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Post  Posted 15 Jan 2012 2:29 pm    
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Nice and polished!! Cool
Good blend of sax and steel!

Aloha, Smile
Don
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Post  Posted 15 Jan 2012 2:30 pm    
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Smooth and tastefully mixed!
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Kay Das


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Los Angeles CA
Post  Posted 15 Jan 2012 4:31 pm    
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Chuck,

This one had me floating in cotton-ball paradise. Beautifully done, loved the controlled dynamics and the contrast in timbre between steel and the sax. And a fresh tune.

Make a CD with steel 'n sax! Its a well kept secret that they go wonderfully well together.

Bravo!

Kay
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Chuck S. Lettes


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Denver, Colorado
Post  Posted 16 Jan 2012 10:21 am    
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Thanks, guys. I love the lyrical quality that the lap steel brings to any song. Don and Kay, you're right-the sax and steel make ideal musical companions.
Chuck
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Bill Creller

 

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Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
Post  Posted 16 Jan 2012 5:28 pm    
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VERY NICE ! AND SMOOTH Very Happy
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Chuck S. Lettes


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Denver, Colorado
Post  Posted 17 Jan 2012 8:13 am    
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Thanks, Bill. Glad you like the arrangement.
Chuck
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Mike Neer


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NJ
Post  Posted 17 Jan 2012 9:35 am    
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Very nice, Chuck!
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Chuck S. Lettes


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Denver, Colorado
Post  Posted 18 Jan 2012 8:19 am    
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Thanks, Mike. Hope to see you at the Dallas show.
Chuck
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Rose Sinclair

 

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Austin, TX, USA
Post  Posted 24 Jan 2012 1:55 pm    
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Beautiful, Chuck!
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Bill Creller

 

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Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
Post  Posted 24 Jan 2012 3:47 pm    
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I like Poor Man's Roses too ! Nice !
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Dan Schwartz


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Bloomington, MN
Post  Posted 25 Jan 2012 4:56 am    
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Chuck,

That is really sweet.
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Chuck S. Lettes


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Denver, Colorado
Post  Posted 25 Jan 2012 2:18 pm    
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Thanks, guys and gal. Songs with pretty melodies like I Can't Get Started make perfect instrumentals.
Chuck
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Doug Beaumier


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Northampton, MA
Post  Posted 25 Jan 2012 5:55 pm    
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Great job, Chuck. Smooth and sweet, that's how we like it!
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Chuck S. Lettes


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Denver, Colorado
Post  Posted 26 Jan 2012 8:30 am    
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Thanks, Doug. Hope to see you at next year's PSGA show.
Chuck
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