Album Reviews

The Frank and Joe Show

33 1/3

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?

Quick Links:

all reviews | all jazz reviews

More reviews tagged #Jazz

reviewed 12/2006
ERIC FRAZIER
In Your Own Time
reviewed 01/2004
Joel Frahm with Brad Mehldau
Don't Explain
reviewed 02/2007
JACK DEJONETTE AND BILL FRISELL
The Elephant Sleeps But Still Remembers
reviewed 01/2011
WIL SWINDLER'S ELEVENET
Universe B
reviewed 02/2016
Jenny Gillespie
Cure For Dreaming
reviewed 06/2014
RICHARD OPPENHEIM
Greenhorn In A Red State

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.