Lionel Loueke "ANYTHING can happen if you believe in it…"

Lionel Loueke "ANYTHING can happen if you believe in it…"

Author: Craig Garber July 9, 2021 Duration: 2:07:42

Lionel spills the beans in this interview: struggling through obstacles in his native Benin (in West Africa) through his early journey… and the tenacity and belief he had in himself, to overcome them. The intuitive decisions he made which led him through multiple serendipitous events - and how each one contributed to his success. Getting signed to Blue Note, stories about playing with Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Sting & Terrance Blanchard… learning how to speak English (REALLY funny stories!), moving from Benin to Ivory Coast, Paris, & New York, and the culture shock of some of these moves… why his standards of performance are so high, dealing with divorce, leaving his family and friends in a close-knit culture, his latest record "HH" and why it wasn't easy recording Herbie Hancock's songs even though he's played with Herbie for years, learning to find the light in dark situations, cassette tapes, not lying, cooking, learning not to react and so much more. INCREDIBLY cool vibes, very soulful and deep cat

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Lionel picked up the guitar at age 17. He was picked as top Rising Star guitarist in DownBeat magazine's annual Critics Poll in both 2008 & 2009 and has more than eclipsed this accolade - having toured the world as Herbie Hancock's guitarist since 2006. He is equally adept at acoustic or electric, and you'll find influences of African music, modern and improvisational jazz in his playing. Lionel has released 9 solo LPs and has done collaborations and been a sideman on dozens of others, working with artists including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Esperanza Spalding, Richard Bona, Marcus Gilmore, Terence Blanchard, Jack DeJohnette, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Kenny Barron, Wynton Marsalis, Brian Blade, Terri Lyne Carrington, Dennis Chambers, Marcus Miller, Roy Hargrove, John Patitucci, Dianne Reeves, Sting, Nate Smith & many others.

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There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when a guitarist picks up an instrument, but the real stories often come when they put it down. Everyone Loves Guitar, hosted by Craig Garber, lives in that space. It’s less a formal interview and more like pulling up a chair in a backstage lounge or a quiet corner of a studio. Garber’s guests-celebrity players, revered musicians, and behind-the-scenes industry figures-open up in ways that go far beyond gear and technique. You’ll hear the unvarnished backstories, the pivotal moments that defined their careers, and the personal philosophies that drive them. This podcast digs into the history of the music itself and the people who make it, revealing the life lessons and personal development that come from a lifetime dedicated to art. Each episode feels like a deep, meandering chat with a fascinating friend who just happens to have an incredible tale about life on the road, the creative process, or the sheer joy of a perfect riff. It’s for anyone who believes the guitar is more than wood and strings; it’s a conduit for human experience. Tune in for honest talk about the music, the struggles, and the triumphs that resonate long after the last note fades.
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