Frank Rosolino facts for kids
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Frank Rosolino
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Frank Rosolino (middle) at the Village Lounge, Lake Buena Vista, FL in 1978
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| Born | August 20, 1926 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | November 26, 1978 (aged 52) Van Nuys, California |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Trombone |
| Years active | 1945 - 1978 |
| Associated acts | Gene Krupa, Stan Kenton, Carl Fontana, Curtis Fuller, J.J. Johnson |
Frank Rosolino (born August 20, 1926 – died November 26, 1978) was an American jazz trombonist. He was known for his amazing skill on the trombone and his fun, energetic style of playing. Frank Rosolino played with many famous musicians and bands during his career.
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About Frank Rosolino
Early Life and Big Bands
Frank Rosolino was born in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States. He started playing the trombone at a young age. As he grew up, he became a very talented musician.
He performed with several popular big bands. These included bands led by Bob Chester, Glen Gray, Tony Pastor, and Herbie Fields. He also played with the famous Gene Krupa and Stan Kenton bands. Playing in these big bands helped him become a well-known jazz musician.
Life in Los Angeles
After playing with Stan Kenton's band, Frank Rosolino moved to Los Angeles. There, he joined Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars. He played with this group from 1954 to 1960 in Hermosa Beach.
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Frank Rosolino was very busy. He worked in many Los Angeles recording studios. He recorded music with some of the biggest names in music. These included Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett, and Peggy Lee. He also worked with Mel Tormé, Michel Legrand, and Quincy Jones.
In the mid-to-late 1960s, he formed a group called "Trombones Unlimited." He teamed up with another trombonist, Mike Barone. They recorded several albums of popular songs. One of their albums was Grazing in the Grass from 1968.
A Talented Performer
Frank Rosolino was not just a great trombonist. He was also a very talented singer. He was famous for his unique style of scat-singing. This is a type of jazz singing where the voice imitates instruments. You can hear his scat-singing on Gene Krupa's hit song, "Lemon Drop."
He also appeared in movies and on television shows. You can see him playing with Shelly Manne's group in the film I Want to Live! (1958). He was also in Sweet Smell of Success (1957). Frank Rosolino was a regular on The Steve Allen Show. He was also a guest on The Tonight Show and The Merv Griffin Show.
In the 1970s, he toured and performed with Quincy Jones. He also played with the Grammy Award-winning group Supersax. Frank Rosolino passed away on November 26, 1978.
See also
In Spanish: Frank Rosolino para niños
