2004-07-14
The Frank and Joe Show consists of guitarist Frank Vignola (Mark O'Connor's Hot Swing Trio) , percussionist Joe Ascione and a host of horn players and percussionists along with guests Dr. John, Jane Monheit and Janis Siegel who add vocals to this mostly instumental release.This is a wildly diverse offering with cuts by Cole Porter, The Doobie Brothers, Gilbert O'Sullivan and Hoagy Carmichael.
The group's label notes that there's gypsy swing crossed with breezy island grooves, American high country infused with modern jazz and classic pop standards filtered through acoustic roots improvisation.
Who are we to argue?
BILLY BANG QUINTET FEATURING FRANK LOWE
Above & Beyond: Live in Grand Rapids
Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra
Welcome To Swingville
CURT RAMM, DAN MORETTI, BILL CUNLIFFE
Foundations
Dr. John
N'Awlinz: Dis Dat or D'Udda
Tin Hat
The Sad Machinery of Spring
THE CHEEBACABRA
Exile in the Woods
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