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A nostalgic jazz ballads artist.
Louis William Marini Jr. (born May 13, 1945), known as "Blue Lou" Marini, is an American saxophonist, arranger, and composer. He is best known for his work in jazz, rock, blues, and soul music, as well as his association with The Blues Brothers. Lou Marini, Jr. is best known as a member of several distinguished bands: Woody Herman Orchestra, Doc Severinsen, Blood, Sweat & Tears, The Band, Levon Helm & the RCO All-Stars, Dr. John, Frank Zappa, Saturday Night Live (SNL) Band, The Blues Brothers, Maureen McGovern, Lew Soloff Quintet, Blue Beck with Joe Beck, Eric Clapton, Red House, and the Magic City Jazz Orchestra. He has toured four times each with James Taylor's Band of Legends and the John Tropea Band. A true blue lover of big bands, Lou has had the honor of performing with some of his childhood idols such as Thad Jones-Mel Lewis and the Buddy Rich Big Band, the latter with whom he also arranged.
Blue Lou Marini is celebrated for his versatile contributions to jazz, rock, blues, and soul music, with a particular emphasis on jazz ballads and swing, as heard in his work with The Blues Brothers and the Saturday Night Live Band.
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