Frank Rosolino
Jazz trombonist Frank Rosolino matched any of the idiom's giants in fluidity, technique, and imagination. He was a comic vocalist, but there was nothing funny about his solos. They were smooth and dazzling, delivered with ease and precision.
Born in Detroit, Rosolino began as a guitarist at 10 and trombone later in his teens. He joined the army at 18, and played with service bands both in America and the Philippines. He played in several big bands after his discharge, among them Bob Chester, Glen Gray, Gene Krupa, Tony Pastor, Herbie Fields, and Georgie Auld. Rosolino began leading his own group in Detroit, then joined Stan Kenton's orchestra in late 1952. He spent his latter career in California, playing with Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars from 1954 to 1960 and with Donn Trenner's band for Steve Allen's television show from 1962 to 1964.
Rosolino did several studio dates in Hollywood, then worked in Europe with Conte Candoli during the '70s. He toured with Benny Carter in 1974, and worked with Supersax and Quincy Jones in Japan, appearing often on recording sessions and film soundtracks. Tragically, Rosolino committed suicide in 1978.
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I Play Trombone (Remastered 2014)
Jazz - Released by Bethlehem Records on 5 Oct 2019
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Jazz Giant: Complete Sessions
Jazz - Released by Jazz City Series on 1 Jan 1958
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Turn Me Loose!
Cool Jazz - Released by Rhino Atlantic on 26 Nov 1961
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Lighthouse at Laguna
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All Stars, Barney Kessell, The Hampton Hawes Trio, Frank Rosolino
Bebop - Released by Music Manager on 4 Feb 2020
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Vintage Jazz No. 87 - EP: Bésame Mucho
Jazz - Released by Vintage Music on 17 Apr 1958
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First Flight - Complete Recordings
Jazz - Released by Fresh Sound Records on 22 Mar 2016
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Turn Me Loose! (Bonus Track Version)
Jazz - Released by Heart & Soul Records on 1 Dec 2013
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Storyville Presents The A-Z Jazz Encyclopedia-R
Frank Rosolino, Charlie Rouse Quartet, Ricardo's Jazzmen
Jazz - Released by Storyville on 19 Oct 2009
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Featuring Sonny Clark Complete Recordings
Jazz - Released by Lone Hill Jazz on 1 Jan 2004
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Afternoon Tunes
Jazz - Released by extramasters rec-ords on 3 Mar 2014
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Let's Make It
Jazz - Released by Ascension Records on 20 Jan 2023
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Four Horns and a Lush Life (2014 - Remaster)
Jazz - Released by Bethlehem Records on 5 Feb 2018
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The Rosolino Collection
Jazz - Released by CoolNote on 1 Jan 2000
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1973 Recording Session
Italy - Released by RCA Records Label on 1 Jan 1973
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