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Frank Fontaine

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Frank Giovanni Fontaine was born in Los Angeles, California into a musical family, Frank absorbed a great deal from his father Frank Sr., who is a 10 veteran of the Duke Ellington Orchestra and is closely affiliated with many jazz greats such as Harry “Sweets” Edison, Frank Morgan, Freddie Hubbard and Mercer Ellington. Frank is a chip off the old block, highly respected among all musicians, with not only an overwhelming Knowledge and mastery of his fathers roots in jazz, but Franks profound knowledge of rumba and charanga, thee traditional forms of Cuban music. Known internationally for his innovative spirit and broad musical palate, Frank has "punched the clock" with the small groups of Horace Silver, "Sweets" Edison, Elvin Jones and Spanky Wilson, a short roster to say the least. Frank finds himself at home on the stages of the world’s greatest jazz clubs and equally @ home in the company of the worlds biggest Pop Stars. Mariah Carey, Patti Labelle, Marc Antonio Solis, Anita Baker, Celia Cruz and many others are collaborators with Frank's talent. Still, Frank does not limit his musical pursuits to touring and live performance. His has participated in various film scores as composer, arranger and or a featured soloist. Sami McKenny and Patti LaBelle have insisted on Frank's production and sax work for years now. Such credits and success in the arranging business have made Frank one of the most sought after session producers in the field. Welcome the MYSPACE for the musician you have already heard but didn't know it.

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Member Since: 9/1/2006
Band Website: frankfontaine.com
Band Members:This album is a fingerprint that I want to leave on MUSICLAND. I don't want to try to change the world with this project. I simply want to say "Hey, this is what I did when I was 28". Not change the landscape of Jazz. However, what did end up being changed was the lives of those that are involved with the project. You can look forward to me being in Good company....John Beasley Piano Bob Hurst Bass Marvin "Smitty" Smith Drums Chembo Corniel Percussionand a few guest, including:Ronald Muldrow Guitar Nick Mancini Vibes
Influences: John Coltrane, Bob Marley, KRS1, Miles Davis, Machito, Branford Marsalis, Maraca, Whitney, Jerry Bergonzi, Cubanisimo!, Larry Harlow, Cannonball Adderley, Bach, Wayne Shorter, Richard Egues, Jose Jajardo, N.W.A., Los Muniquitos De Matanzas and..... These Guys........ THE APEX THEORY .. " .. Saxophone.com - The Player's Choice
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Record Label: Lifeforce Jazz
Type of Label: Indie

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THE FEAR

Why is everybody scared to death of putting out their own album??? Why have I been too scared to .......................... ........................1.SIT DOWN AND DECIDE WHAT I LIKE(musically)2.PICK U...
Posted by Frank Fontaine on Mon, 27 Nov 2006 08:41:00 PST