Repressing of this 2001 album from the Jazz keyboardist. Golden Soul is a refreshing collection of original instrumental compositions taking listeners on a musical journey through a unique fusion between the sensibility of Pop songwriting and the lively recorded spirit of Jazz. Golden Soul was Lao's debut release featuring the Lao Tizer Band [Lao Tizer piano, Christopher Maloney bass, Shane Gaalaas drums, Jeff Kollman guitar] and guest appearances by some of the finest musicians on the jazz scene; including David Mann saxophone Mino Cinelu percussion and Andy Snitzer saxophone, among others.