Longtime Les Paul Trio guitarist Lou Pallo will honor his legendary collaborator with the the new tribute CD/DVD Thank You Les. Produced by Showplace Music Productions in Dover, NJ, and distributed in the U.S. and Canada by the Allegro Corporation, the album features a range of guests, including Keith Richards, Billy F Gibbons, Steve Miller (who also penned the package’s liner notes), Jose Feliciano, Slash, Johnny A, Bucky Pizzarelli, Arlen Roth, Nokie Edwards (The Ventures), Frank Vignola, Bob Leive, Tommy Doyle and Jon Paris, as well as singers Eddie Brigati, Jr. (The Young Rascals) Blondie Chaplin (Rolling Stones), Nicki Parrott (Les Paul Trio), Lexie Roth, Melinda Doolittle (finalist on American Idol season six) and members of the Les Paul Trio.

Pallo and Paul first met in 1963 and began performing together soon after. The musicians collaborated for years during Paul’s weekly residencies at New York’s Fat Tuesday and, later, the Iridium.

“Les was my guitar idol and I was honored to work beside him and call him my friend for so many years,” says Lou Pallo. “This tribute allows Les’ musicianship and sense of humor to take center stage giving everyone the opportunity to experience the Les Paul we knew well and the music he adored.”

Plans are in the works to celebrate Thank You Les with a CD/DVD release show in New York City featuring Lou Pallo and special guests.

Here’s a look at the album’s tracks

1) Avalon – featuring Frank Vignola – guitar; Lou Pallo – guitar

2) Mr. Day/Tell Me What’s the Reason – featuring Steve Miller – guitar and vocal; Lou Pallo – guitar

3) Caravan – featuring Nokie Edwards – guitar; Lou Pallo – guitar

4) Tennessee Waltz – featuring Lou Pallo – guitar; Nicki Parrott – bass and vocals

5) September Song – featuring Billy F Gibbons – guitar; Lou Pallo – guitar

6) It’s Been a Long, Long Time – featuring Keith Richards – guitar and vocal; Lou Pallo – guitar and vocal

7) I’m Confessin’ That I Love You – featuring Eddie Brigati, Jr. – vocal; Bucky Pizzarelli – guitar; Lou Pallo – guitar

8) Mister Sandman – featuring Arlen Roth – guitar; Lou Pallo – guitar

9) Bésame Mucho – featuring José Feliciano – guitar, vocal, congas, shaker; Lou Pallo – guitar

10) Brazil – featuring Frank Vignola – guitar; Lou Pallo – guitar

11) Vaya Con Dios – featuring Lexie Roth – vocals; Arlen Roth – guitar; Frank Vignola – guitar; Lou Pallo – guitar

12) Deep in the Blues – featuring Slash – guitar; Lou Pallo – guitar

13) Nature Boy – featuring Steve Miller – vocal; Lou Pallo – guitar

14) Memories of You – featuring Tommy Doyle – guitar; Lou Pallo – guitar

15) Smile – featuring Blondie Chaplin – vocal; Lou Pallo – guitar

16) Carioca – featuring Frank Vignola – guitar; Lou Pallo – guitar

17) Just One More Chance – featuring Bucky Pizzarelli – guitar; Lou Pallo – guitar

18) St. Louis Blues – featuring Jon Paris – vocal, slide guitar, harmonica; Lou Pallo – guitar

19) Sweet Georgia Brown – featuring Johnny A – guitar; Lou Pallo – guitar

20) Out of Nowhere – featuring Nokie Edwards – guitar; Lou Pallo – guitar

21) Over the Rainbow – featuring Melinda Doolittle – vocal; Lou Pallo – guitar