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Frank Vignola
Acoustic / Jazz / Jam Band

www.FrankVignola.com



New York, New York
United States

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Last Login:  10/20/2009
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Member Since6/25/2007
Band Websitewww.FrankVignola.com
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Frank Vignola - Guitar
Frank is one of the most accomplished, multi-dimensional players walking the planet today. Monster player, composer and improviser, Frank plays proficiently in every genre, from jazz to bluegrass, and works with everyone and their brother. Frank’s pedigree is a mile long, but a quick Google will illustrate why he is considered one of the best on the planet. Whether he is featured on a Donald Fagen recording, a jam with David Grisman, as Les Paul's right hand man or leading his own groups throughout the years, he has proved himself to be in the elite creating his own unique sound.

“Frank Vignola is the perfect guitarist really. He knows every chord under the sun, he can drive the rhythm so hard that you really don’t need any more of a rhythm section practically for anything. And then when he begins his solos, one knows immediately that the music making is on the highest plane….Frank is a soloist to the very extreme limits that you would assume a soloist could ever be, a genuine virtuoso.” ~Mark O’Connor

“Guitar virtuosity at its highest level-- a must hear.” ~djangoblog.com

“…the monstrous Frank Vignola….is one of the most vicious tremolo-pickers on the scene.” ~Jude Gold, Associate Editor, Guitar Player Magazine

Vinny Raniolo - Guitar
Starting to play the guitar at age 13, Vinny Raniolo quickly developed his hands and ears for music and began playing locally in New York. He has performed in pop and rock bands in the Radio Disney circuit touring the country, and has played funk and jazz, touring the Virgin Islands and Europe.

Vinny has also had the opportunity to play with guitar legends such as, Bucky Pizzarelli and Gene Bertoncini and play on many albums with great musicians and artists including Frank Vignola, Fareed Haque, and world famous comedian Jackie Martling. Never afraid of a new musical situation Vinny is continually pushing the boundaries of his guitar playing.

Now at the age of 23, Vinny Raniolo is a hot, hot player, and an integral part of Frank Vignola's Band.

Gary Mazzaroppi - Bassist

Gary is the finest bassist on the scene today. He has performed and recorded with every major jazz guitarist including, Les Paul, Tal Farlow, Barney Kessell and a bunch of others that no one has ever heard of. His soloing and solid accompaniment is an important part of the Frank Vignola sound. As Frank puts it, " Gary makes me sound 10 times better than I actually am. The true art of accompaniment."

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 23 2009 8:00P
Scranton University--Hoolihan-Mclean Center at the University of Scranton Scranton, Pennsylvania
Oct 25 2009 8:00P
Five Towns College Guit Fest Dix Hills, New York
Nov 5 2009 8:00P
Vicenza Concert Hall Vicenza
Nov 12 2009 8:00P
The Mainstay Rockhall, Maryland
Nov 13 2009 8:00P
North Madison Congregational Church Madison, Connecticut
Nov 14 2009 8:00P
Lycian Theater Sugarloaf, New York
Nov 18 2009 8:00P
Thumb Area Center for the Arts /Caro Rotary Club Caro, Michigan
Nov 19 2009 8:00P
The Ark Ann Arbor, Michigan
Nov 20 2009 8:00P
West Shore Community College West Shore, Michigan
Nov 20 2009 8:00P
West Shore Community College West Shore, Michigan
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
TBA Goshen, Indiana
Nov 22 2009 8:00P
Wells Cultural Center Battle Ground, Indiana
Dec 10 2009 8:00P
Gerald Veasely’s Jazz Base Reading, Pennsylvania
Dec 12 2009 8:00P
Broadway Sound Knoxville, Tennessee
Dec 17 2010 8:00P
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About Frank Vignola's Band

Frank Vignola shatters the barriers between popular music and traditional jazz to create a powerful acoustic string music experience. Their amazing virtuosity mixes high-energy original material with unique renditions of contemporary tunes. The result - a smokin' blend of contemporary acoustic rock, gypsy jazz, bluegrass, swing, and blues. "It's not jazz as we know jazz here in America." - Les Paul, on naming Vignola to his 'Five Most Admired Guitarists' list for The Wall Street Journal news

Frank has a new lesson available from TrueFire.com! Frank Vignola's Inversion Excursion guides you through hundreds of chord inversions and hundreds more their applications in various styles of music. This is the quintessential, hands-on guide for a comping and improvisation. A must own for any chordal intrumentalist!

Melbay DVD is now available! Now on DVD, a live Frank Vignola Rhythm Machine performance from the famous Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis. Goto www.MelBay.com


Here's a great clip of the Trio performing "Flight of the BumbleBee" from our recent tour of Italy!


Please check out this review of our Gershwin show with Jane Monheit. It was an amazing show and everyone had nothing but good things to say!

Click here to see a video of the FVQ playing at the Mel Bay Headquarters in Missouri. We were joined by the amazing Casey Driessen on fiddle. Also, click here to see a funny and informative interview that we conducted after the concert.

There is also a mini lesson by Frank about using expression in improvisation here and a mini lesson by Vinny about learning chord inversions across the whole fingerboard here. Enjoy!

Check out our new channel on www.guitarplayertv.com and click "Artist Features" to see videos of Frank and the band!


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Frank Vignola's Friends Comments
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Paradox

Paradox



Nov 25 2009 2:27 PM

You guys rock!!!!!!

Keep up with a good work!

Greetings from Ruski Kerestur! ;-)
Mutant Bass

Mutant Bass



Nov 15 2009 4:06 PM

whut up!!! how's everything in here? hope all is well with life and music!

it's been a while!

hope your finding time to yourself! take it easy!

---posido
www.mutantbass.com
Louis

Louis massey



Nov 8 2009 11:59 AM


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danny

danny graham



Oct 21 2009 12:50 AM

frank rules!
MARIA OTTAVIA

Maria Ottavia



Sep 25 2009 1:32 AM

I am starting a new Myspace page titled "Creativity Heals" a place for Artists of all disciplines to post their Event information and other newsworthy events and stories for fellow musicians to read and learn from.  I hope you will join this page.

Would be a pleassure to have you take part in this great experience.

http://www.myspace.com/creativityheals

Blessings,
Maria
DIRTY LORENZ

DIRTY LORENZ



Sep 21 2009 9:14 AM

Hi Frank! Great concert yesterday in Soave.
Many thanks for the "bonus track" Russian traditional song dedicated to my friend after the concert.
See you  soon!

Lorenz
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Ramen Irasshai



Sep 5 2009 12:32 AM

Thank you for the add. I am really proud of you^^.

Nachman "Ricky" Fahrner

Nachman "Ricky" Fahrner



Aug 29 2009 7:34 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD! PLEASE CONTINUE TO INSPIRE AND TEACH US!
Bluegrassforte

Bluegrassforte



Aug 4 2009 1:51 PM

It's Awesome to be friends!  I really hope to see you perform live again . . . you were amazing at CAAS!

Lindsey 
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DB Plus Mastering Studio



Jul 23 2009 8:04 PM

Howdy Frank! Wishing you a happy sunny summer. Can't wait to hear what you're cooking up next! Cheers,
- DB+
Gypsy Jazz Festival

Gypsy Jazz Festival



Jul 20 2009 12:36 PM

Bonjour pour infos
Le Gypsy Jazz Festival se déroulera à Nouméa en Nouvelle Calédonie du 18 au 22 novembre 2009
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Michael Taylor

Michael Taylor



Jul 14 2009 1:59 AM

Good to see and hear you at CAAS. It thought of a word for you, incredible. You and the guys do great work. 
Lorenzo Petrocca

Lorenzo Petrocca



Jul 8 2009 6:08 PM

hi signor frank,
nice music on yourspace..GREAT!
all the best from europa

www.youtube.com/lorenzopetrocca
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Jul 8 2009 10:29 AM

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Michel Héroux

Michel Héroux



Jul 7 2009 7:52 PM

Thanks !
Tim Cheatle

Tim Cheatle



Jun 26 2009 1:33 PM

Hiya Frank!
Just wanted to let you know that my new album "Letting Go" is now released.
God Bless,
Tim.
The Boy Bathing

The Boy Bathing



Jun 7 2009 1:11 PM

Saturday, June 13th @ The Northside Festival!!!







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MJW 5150

MJW 5150



May 28 2009 7:30 AM

Thanks for joining the tribute site to my only son and child...

We lost Matt on March 2nd 2009. Please send friend suggestions to all of your friends.


We will soon open a website and start a foundation in Matt's memory.


Please help us save some other families from suffering the great loss we have been dealt...

Thanks and aloha!

Buddy Blaze

http://www.myspace.com/mattjw5150

danny

danny graham



May 25 2009 1:46 AM

frank you da man!
Yeman Al-Rawi

Yeman Al-Rawi



May 20 2009 7:12 PM

I enjoyed your work so much Mr. Vignola. I'd love to see you live one day around MI... thank you for the friendship!
Andy 5

Andy 5



May 18 2009 8:52 PM

Greath show in Soave
DIRTY LORENZ

DIRTY LORENZ



May 16 2009 7:13 AM

Hi Frank!!!
Thanks a lot for addin' me.
Great concerts in Soave!!!!!
All the best from Verona - Italy.
See you soon...kind regards...

your friend,
DIRTY LORENZ

GARUFA TANGO

GARUFA TANGO



May 15 2009 5:30 PM

Hello Frank! Thanks a lot for the add. Greets from Pamplona
giovanni ferro

giovanni ferro



May 15 2009 4:57 PM

thank you!
hope you have found the time to take a ear to my cd I gave you in the afternoon of last day at Soave. ciao
sky bless
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