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Mahwah Museum hosts lecture on Les Paul's contributions to American music

| 22 Nov 2015 | 05:21
    This undated photos shows the members of the legendary Les Paul Trio: Lou Pallo, Gary Mazzaroppi on bass and Les Paul.
    This undated photos shows the members of the legendary Les Paul Trio: Lou Pallo, Gary Mazzaroppi on bass and Les Paul.
    On Dec. 10, Lou Pallo, longtime friend of Les Paul, will give a lecture about PaulþÄôs unique contribution to American music. The lecture will be held at the Ramapo Reformed Church, 100 Island Road in Mahwah, N.J.
    On Dec. 10, Lou Pallo, longtime friend of Les Paul, will give a lecture about PaulþÄôs unique contribution to American music. The lecture will be held at the Ramapo Reformed Church, 100 Island Road in Mahwah, N.J.

MAHWAH, N.J. — On Thursday, Dec. 10, Lou Pallo, longtime friend of Les Paul, will give a lecture about Paul’s unique contribution to American music at the Ramapo Reformed Church, 100 Island Road in Mahwah, N.J.

A founding member of the Les Paul Trio, Pallo and Paul met in 1963. Pallo is credited for bringing Paul out of retirement, and together they performed and recorded for many years.

They played together weekly at Fat Tuesdays and the Iridium in New York City and their relationship, both personal and professional, continued until Paul’s death in 2009.

As a tribute to his good friend, Pallo recently spearheaded the documentary and album, "Thank You, Les: A Tribute to Les Paul," which features Pallo, Bucky Pizzarelli and many other music legends; most of them were mentored and encouraged by Paul.

Essential informationThis program is a continuation of a year-long celebration of Les Paul’s 100th birthday.

• The lecture begins at 7 p.m. and is free for museum members. Tickets are $3 for non-members. Refreshments will be served.

• Seating is limited; to reserve, contact programs@mahwahmuseum.org or call 201-512-0099.

• The Mahwah Museum is open weekends and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The Donald Cooper Model Railroad is open weekends from 1-4 p.m..

• Admission to the museum is $5 for non-members; members and children are free.

• Visit www.mahwahmuseum.org for more information.