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  • Genre: Jazz / Latin / Nu-Jazz

    Location New York, New York, Un

    Profile Views: 79251

    Last Login: 6/21/2012

    Member Since 9/1/2006

    Website This is IT!!!!

    Record Label Lifeforce Jazz

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    ...... ....Frank Fontaine.... | ....Create Your Badge............ .. ............Myspace Layouts.. - ..Myspace Editor.. - ..Hot Comments.. - ..Image Hosting.... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ................................ "Wisdom Rising" is the title of Frank Fontaine’s debut recording as a leader, Wisdom is thee most appropriate attribute that we can anoint this young man with. Frank is the Saxophonist of choice for an incredible array of artists - from the masters of the music to the hottest young players of today - and is equally in demand as a Flutist and arranger. Born in East 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. By age 16, he was performing with Harry Sweets Edison, Billy Higgins and Kenny Burrell. By the time he was 21, Frank had become the "first call" jazz saxophonist in Los Angeles working and touring with some of the biggest names in Jazz including Michelle Coltrane and Elvin Jones. After Frank’s move to New York City, he joined the Latin-Jazz sextet of Grammy Award Winner Larry Harlow. Several tours, recordings and years later, Frank finds himself on several Jazz and Latin-Jazz recordings that have earned a Grammy or Grammy Nomination. Demonstrating his stylistic diversity, Frank is also featured (on multiple instruments) on recordings by Patti LaBelle, Tyler Perry’s Soundtracks, Gladys Knight, Celia Cruz, Bobby Matos, Anita Baker, Gym Class Heroes and The Latin-Grammy Nominated Charanga Cubana. Currently, while he continues to perform and record with a wide variety of artists, Fontaine leads this dynamic group of veterans all across the globe. Outside of his many touring and recording accomplishments, Frank continues to cultivate his musical prowess at The Manhattan School of Music, a conservatory second to none, in a city second to none. Wisdom Rising, a literal depiction of hard work and a metaphoric depiction of Frank Fontaine’s powerful career! 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. ..bb567d4ee507cd05d2c8e8f794fe25ea..

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    John Coltrane, Bob Marley... and my boy Ziggy, KRS1, Miles Davis, Machito, Branford Marsalis, Maraca, Whitney, Jerry Bergonzi, Cubanisimo!, Larry Harlow, Cannonball Adderley, Bach, Wayne Shorter, Richard Egues, Jose Fajardo, N.W.A., Los Muniquitos De Matanzas, Joe Henderson, Hank Mobley, Manhattan School of Music, the influence of alcohol, George Garzone, Metallica, Chopin, Quincy Jones, ELVIN JONES, Keith Sweat, Groove Collective, Tony Malaby, Steve Jobs, Jackie Robinson and..... These Guys........ THE APEX THEORY .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... ........

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"Wisdom Rising" is the title of Frank Fontaine’s debut recording as a leader, Wisdom is thee most appropriate attribute that we can anoint this young man with. Frank is the Saxophonist of choice for an incredible array of artists - from the masters of the music to the hottest young players of today - and is equally in demand as a Flutist and arranger. Born in East 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. By age 16, he was performing with Harry Sweets Edison, Billy Higgins and Kenny Burrell. By the time he was 21, Frank had become the "first call" jazz saxophonist in Los Angeles working and touring with some of the biggest names in Jazz including Michelle Coltrane and Elvin Jones. After Frank’s move to New York City, he joined the Latin-Jazz sextet of Grammy Award Winner Larry Harlow. Several tours, recordings and years later, Frank finds himself on several Jazz and Latin-Jazz recordings that have earned a Grammy or Grammy Nomination. Demonstrating his stylistic diversity, Frank is also featured (on multiple instruments) on recordings by Patti LaBelle, Tyler Perry’s Soundtracks, Gladys Knight, Celia Cruz, Bobby Matos, Anita Baker, Gym Class Heroes and The Latin-Grammy Nominated Charanga Cubana. Currently, while he continues to perform and record with a wide variety of artists, Fontaine leads this dynamic group of veterans all across the globe. Outside of his many touring and recording accomplishments, Frank continues to cultivate his musical prowess at The Manhattan School of Music, a conservatory second to none, in a city second to none. Wisdom Rising, a literal depiction of hard work and a metaphoric depiction of Frank Fontaine’s powerful career! 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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John Coltrane, Bob Marley... and my boy Ziggy, KRS1, Miles Davis, Machito, Branford Marsalis, Maraca, Whitney, Jerry Bergonzi, Cubanisimo!, Larry Harlow, Cannonball Adderley, Bach, Wayne Shorter, Richard Egues, Jose Fajardo, N.W.A., Los Muniquitos De Matanzas, Joe Henderson, Hank Mobley, Manhattan School of Music, the influence of alcohol, George Garzone, Metallica, Chopin, Quincy Jones, ELVIN JONES, Keith Sweat, Groove Collective, Tony Malaby, Steve Jobs, Jackie Robinson and..... These Guys........ THE APEX THEORY Oleg products

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