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  • 66 2/3

    9334

    Artist: The Frank And Joe Show

    Label: Hyena Records

    Featuring: Frank Vignola & Joe Ascione

    With Special Guests: Jane Monheit and Janis Siegel of Manhattan Transfer

    The Frank & Joe Show (featuring virtuoso guitarist Frank Vignola and master percussionist Joe Ascione) return with 66 2/3, the follow up to last year’s acclaimed debut album, 33 1/3. Having spent 2004 touring all corners of the United States, the group, which also features Ken Smith on rhythm guitar, Gary Mazzaroppi on bass and Chuck Ferruggia and Rich Zukor on percussion, has built a foundation as a razor sharp, genre defying unit. 66 2/3 was produced by Joel Dorn and the result is a record of pure guitar majesty and rhythmic splendor. Acts like Santana and Bela Fleck come to mind when listening to the group’s stellar improvisations and soaring instrumental flair. At the same time, however, comparisons to classic swing like that of Les Paul and Django Reinhardt would not be out of line based on their interpretations of standards like “It Might As Well Be Spring,” “Manhattan” (with Jane Monheit) and “Sway.” It’s a showcase for one of America’s hottest and most dynamic instrumental roots jazz groups at the top of its game. As anyone who’s seen them live will attest, once you get Frank Vignola, Joe Ascione and The Frank & Joe Show rolling, it’d be easier to stop a freight train.

  • 33 1/3

    9320

    Artist: The Frank And Joe Show

    Label: Hyena Records

    The Frank & Joe Show is an irresistible melting pot of musical styles and persuasions. There's gypsy swing crossed with breezy island grooves; the American high lonesome sound infused with modern jazz; classic pop standards filtered through acoustic roots improvisation all the while propelled by delectable rhythms that would bring pause to 1970s' Latin rock bands like Santa na and War. Comprised of virtuoso guitarist Frank Vignola and master percussionist Joe Ascione, the group follows in the great tradition of stellar duos including Steely Dan, The Everly Brothers and Hall & Oates.
    On their debut album, 33 1/3, produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Joel Dorn, The Frank & Joe Show deliver a knockout punch, so purely listenable, it renders the word ear candy useless. With special guests including Jane Monheit, Dr. John and Janis Siegel of Manhattan Transfer lending a hand, The Frank and Joe Show are on their way to defining the new standard. Music this good couldn't do anything less!