Special Guests at the The Les Paul in Mahwah Exhibit at the Mahwah Museum

Here are just a few of the many.

King Solomon Hicks – April 1 2021

King Solomon Hicks performs during his Jazz/Blues Guitar Workshop

Les Paul 105th Birthday Virtual Celebration

Lou Pallo with special guests Vinny Raniolo and Gary Mazzaroppi 

June 7, 2020

Lou Pallo played regularly with Les for over 30 years at Fat Tuesdays then at The Iridium. In an interview, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones described Lou as “ an incredible guitar player” and the man “who knows a million chords”. In addition to Les, one of Lou’s early influences was Tony Mottola. Lou has worked with a wide variety of celebrities from Sammy Davis Jr., Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald to Mr. Richards himself.  Joining Lou Pallo were special guests Vinny Raniolo & Gary Mazzaroppi.

Les Paul 105th Birthday Virtual Celebration

A Conversation with Gene Paul 

June 9, 2020

A Conversation with Gene Paul was facilitated in virtual Zoom format by Charlie Carreras, Vice President, Mahwah Museum, Professor Emeritus of History, Ramapo College. Carrying on the music technology of his father Les, Gene Paul  is an audio recording/mixing/mastering engineer, producer and musician. He was an engineer at Atlantic Recording Studios during their famed 1960s–80s period and is currently the chief mastering engineer at G&J Audio, a mixing and mastering studio for major and independent labels focused on reissues and new recordings.

Les Paul 105th Birthday Virtual Celebration

Muriel Anderson 

June 6, 2020

Muriel Anderson performed a 45-min set to honor her friend Les Paul. Harp-guitarist and former National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, Muriel is host of the annual All Star Guitar Night, where she once co-hosted a show with Les Paul at the Ryman auditorium.  On this historical video, join her for music and memories of back-stage moments with Les. murielanderson.com/now

Les Paul 105th Birthday Virtual Celebration

Thom Bresh 

June 6, 2020

Thom Bresh was born in Hollywood, California and raised in the midst of guitar royalty. His father, Merle Travis, was one of the most influential American guitarist of the 20th Century. With this sort of heritage and upbringing, what do you have? As Chet Atkins put it, “Thom Bresh is a “World Class” guitarist that deserves to be heard.”  bresh.com/

Stephen Benson and Joe Deninzon – September 14, 2019

After leading a jazz guitar workshop, Stephen Benson accompanied by violinist Joe Deninzon perform for the students.

Lou Pallo – May 4, 2019

Lou Pallo reminisced about his long time friend and playing partner Les Paul and played some of his favorite tunes at the Mahwah Museum.

Frank Vignola and Vinnie Raniolo – March 2019

After leading a jazz guitar workshop, Frank Vignola, along with Vinny Raniolo treated students to a short concert.  March 9, 2019.

Bucky Pizzarelli talks about Meeting Les Paul – September 2010

Bucky Pizzarelli, long time friend of Les Paul, talks to Charlie Carreras about the first time he met Les Paul.