[jazz_guitar] Frank Vignola Quintet

[Jeff Shirkey]

For those who are interested, I saw Frank Vignola and his quintet the
other night in Lafayette, IN. What an incredibly talented group of
musicians he has. They played a lot of Django, or Django-inspired
pieces along with some original tunes. Frank doesn't seem to get a lot
of mention on this list, but what a fantastic player he is. I'd urge
everyone to go see him if he comes anywhere near you.

Jeff


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[Scott R Dercks]

Although Frank is currently playing Gypsy style jazz, he has some earlier
recordings in a much more contemporary/smooth jazz vein as well. I am
sure he can play many styles well. He is a great player.
Scott

>
> Django-style music is what he plays but one doesn't have to be a
> dyed-in-the-wool Django fan to appreciate Frank Vignola's playing.
> If you have the chance to see him in person, you will be glad you
> did!
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[dhubrex]

Frank & group were at the Ark in Ann Arbor last Thursday. I was at the show and would echo Jeff's comments: Frank Vignola is one phenomenal player. His ability to execute clean notes at breakneck speed is impressive and that turn's peoples' heads. But what I love most is his strong sense of melody and the melodic lines he weaves into his improvised solos.

Django-style music is what he plays but one doesn't have to be a dyed-in-the-wool Django fan to appreciate Frank Vignola's playing. If you have the chance to see him in person, you will be glad you did!

Dennis

[W David Williams]

Couldn't agree more, Jeff. I saw him about a couple of years ago in Savannah, GA. He's really got it all...and a very nice guy. Told me all about his (well worn) Benedetto.

Dave Williams
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"Jeff Shirkey" jcsh...@verizon.net jcshirke wrote:
Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:14 am (PST)

For those who are interested, I saw Frank Vignola and his quintet the
other night in Lafayette, IN. What an incredibly talented group of
musicians he has. They played a lot of Django, or Django-inspired
pieces along with some original tunes. Frank doesn't seem to get a lot
of mention on this list, but what a fantastic player he is. I'd urge
everyone to go see him if he comes anywhere near you.

Jeff

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[Chris Smart]

He plays some nice stuff on a Joey DeFrancesco album, called
Goodfellas.

He has some educational materials over at www.truefire.com as well.

Chris

[Mike Detlefsen]

Scott R Dercks wrote:
> Although Frank is currently playing Gypsy style jazz, he has some earlier
> recordings in a much more contemporary/smooth jazz vein as well. I am
> sure he can play many styles well. He is a great player.
> Scott
>
>

Wasn't he part of Les Paul's ensemble at the Iridium?

Mike

[JVeg...@aol.com]

Yea, Frank Vignola is a great player. I'm just not into the
Gypsy jazz stuff, but no denying the swing and chops req'd
to play it well.

Cheers,
JV

Juan Vega

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