Jazz
Johnny Frigo - Bass
Bobby Christian - Percussion
Dick Marx - Organ, Piano
Mike Simpson - Saxophone, Flute
Rick Frigo - Drums
Ron Steele - Guitar
Rudolph Stauber - Trumpet
COLLECTED WORKS comprises recordings Johnny Frigo made for Gus Giordano's Chicago jazz dance studio in the 70's.
* Eothen Alapatt - Liner Notes
* Gus Giordano - Liner Notes
* Ryan Hicks - Design, Photography
Fans who buy this Johnny Frigo CD expecting to hear some hot swing violin will be surprised. Frigo spent most of his career (until the mid-'80s) as a studio bassist in Chicago who played jazz now and then. In the early '70s, a dance teacher persuaded Frigo to record some danceable jazz for his students to learn by. The result was 14 groove tunes that are an R&B-ish and funky brand of jazz. Frigo is on bass throughout, keeping the rhythms going for a septet of local musicians that includes his son, Rick Frigo, on drums and pianist/organist Dick Marx. Along with some funky originals are such unexpected tunes as Buddy Miles' "Do Whatever Sets You Free," Isaac Hayes' "Walk From Regios," and a lengthy version of "Them Changes." The music is enjoyable enough; just do not expect it to be swing standards.
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
