Skeeto Valdez (drums), James Simonson/Pathe Jassi, (bass), Jeremy Ellis (keys), with special guests
Influences
SOLO MUSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT
BRETTINO'S BOUNCE, a solo percussion piece released as a single and released on Parliament Funkadelic album, The Electric Spanking of War Babies (Warner Bros.).
DRUM DEVILS, a state-of-the art percussion group using acoustic percussion and the latest in electronics.
SELECT DISCOGRAPHY
Aretha Franklin - What You See Is What You Sweat Aretha Franklin - Live at Carnegie Hall
Anita Baker - Rapture Anita Baker - Fairy Tale
Brides of Funkenstein - Funk or Walk Brides of Funkenstein - Never Buy Texas from a Cowboy
Earl Klugh - Whispers and Promises Earl Klugh - Move
Bernie Worell - All the Woo in the World
Bernie Worell - Funk of Ages
Eric Leeds - Times Squared
Eric Leeds - Things Left Unsaid
Funkadelic - One Nation Under a Groove
Funkadelic - Uncle Jam Wants You
Funkadelic - The Electric Spanking of War Babies
David Ruffin - So Soon We Change David Ruffin - Gentlemen Ruffin
Thelonius Monk - Tribute
Parliament - Motor Booty Affair
Parliament - Gloryhallastoopid
Parliament - Trumbipulation
Parliament - Best of Parliament
Parliament - Give up the . . .
Parliament - Gold
Parliament - Funked Up - The Very Best of
George Clinton - The Cinderella Theory
George Clinton - Computer Games
George Clinton - Some of My Best Jokes are Friends
George Clinton - 'P' is the Funk
George Clinton - Fifth of Funk
George Clinton - Six Degrees of P-Funk
P-Funk Allstars - P-Funk Allstars
Horny Horns - Say Blow by Blow Backwards
Was-Not-Was - Born to Laugh at Tornadoes
Was-Not-Was - That's the Way I Feel Now
Was-Not-Was - What Up Dog
Was-Not-Was - Was-Not-Was
Ted Nugent - Spirit of the Wild
Mitch Rider - Like a Rolling Stone
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Freaky Stylie
Dave Stewart - Greetings From Under the Gutter
Winans - Let My People Go
Albert King - King Albert
L.J. Reynolds - L.J. Reynolds
Phillippe Wynn - Wynn Jammin
Dramatics - Anytime, Anyplace
Helen Terry - Feelin Your Heart
Bobby Womack - Pieces
Kid Rock - Rock n Roll Jesus
TOURS
Kid Rock - USA (2007-2009)
Aretha Franklin - USA (1985-1996)
Anita Baker - USA (1994)
Modern Drummer Festival with Chad Smith (1994)
George Benson - USA (1990)
Winans - USA (1987)
Earl Klugh-USA/Japan/Australia (1986-1995)
Parliament/Funkadelic Band - USA/Europe/Japan (1977-1981)
Pori Finland Jazz Festival (1985)
Montreaux Switzerland Jazz Festival (1985)
VIDEOS AND TELEVISION
Kid Rock - Grammy's (2009)
Kid Rock - Larry the Cable Guy Christmas Show (2007)
Kid Rock - MTV New Years Eve (2007)
Kid Rock - Conan Late Night
Kid Rock - Ellen Degeneres (2007)
Kid Rock - Jimmy Kimmel (2007)
Kid Rock - David Letterman (2007)
Aretha Franklin - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1995) HBO
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic with Larry Graham - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1995)
Aretha Franklin - David Letterman (1995)
Aretha Franklin - Saturday Night Live (1994)
Aretha Franklin – Showtime Special, Aretha (1986)
Aretha Franklin – Think, Don't Drink Video (1988)
Aretha Franklin – Grammy Living Legends (1990)
George Benson/Earl Klugh – Tour of Japan Video (1988)
Earl Klugh – St. Lucia Festival of Jazz (1992)
George Benson – Breezin (1990)
Red Hot Chili Peppers/Funkadelics, Grammy (1995)
Zena Warrior Princess (1997-2001)
Nathan Barley (2005) UK, Episode 37812 001
MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS
Graffiti Bridge
The Detroit Comedy Jam
Breakin II
Evil Dead
Nathan Barley
CLINICIAN AND ENDORSERS
Latin Percussion
Vic Firth Drumsticks and Mallets
Contemporanea Percussion
Pure Tone
Shure Microphones
Paiste America Cymbals and Gongs
Alternate Mode - K.A.T.
Sounds Like
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LARRY FRATANGELO, percussionist, has recorded and toured with some of the top recording artists in the world today. His name appears on Gold, Platinum and Grammy award-winning albums. Larry has performed at the White House and for the British House of Parliament. He has performed with the Boston Pops, at the Grammy Awards, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies, on the David Letterman Show and Saturday Night Live. A graduate of Michigan State University, Larry is currently producing several World Music projects under his record label, BAP Records.
Larry Talks About the 'One Nation Band'
The engine of the One Nation (Under a Groove) Band, I believe, is improvisation. This definitely has its roots in jazz. All the band members are percussionists, which always reminds me of Dizzy's statement that jazz started with a man beating a drum. With the concept that Funk is the improvisational form of pop(ular) music today (not so long ago, jazz was considered pop music), the band's musical spirit really is jazz. The ONB travels this mysterious path of modern jazz, pioneered by the most popular jazz group of all time -- Weather Report. As we know, Weather Report was a melting pot of World Music, blending "miles" of musical styles from across the globe. They used jazz as their recipe to fire the brew.
The One Nation Band's repertoire embraces this concept, including WR tunes, originals, as well as classical jazz standards, which are used as vehicles for this musical exploration and celebration. This has always been the case in the history and spirit of our American art form -- Jazz. As Jazz is a mélange of cultures and musical styles, so is the One Nation Band. All with Detroit roots, all still living here, and using that experience to create the music that we play. The music that we play is the spirit of Detroit!
whatupdoe Larry! Will U B @ The Emerald Theater 4 the Ty Stone/Paradime/Dirty American's show on 10/10/09? I'm coming in from CT 4 it, hope 2 C U there bro! Rock'on!!! :)
Hi! Thanks a lot for your friendship! our cd available now, you can order it by sending us a message, or at www.stoneislandrecords.com have a nice and happy time, and dont believe the propaganda... .Love and Space!
Thank you so much for the friendship. I really like your music, and it's a pleasure to meet you here! Greetings from Denmark, Lene www.nexus-univers.dk
What's good fam, I want 2 thank u again 4 ur continued support. The song " Detroit " is now available 4 download @http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=322635276&s=143441. Please help me generate some activity 4 Detroit's new theme song. I'll be performing the song @ Chene Park Sun Aug 2nd, opening 4 comedian Ricky Smiley, also please continue 2 support my friends:
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Thank you very much for da Link Up & Sharing the Music Nice to meet you through cyberlink! Luv your tunes & keep up da Great Work! Wishes you All da Best in 2009! Enjoy your Weekend!
