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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Discography
10 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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I Play Trombone (Remastered 2014)
Jazz - Released by Bethlehem Records on Oct 5, 2019
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
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Turn Me Loose!
Cool Jazz - Released by Rhino Atlantic on Nov 26, 1961
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Vintage Jazz No. 87 - EP: Bésame Mucho
Jazz - Released by Vintage Music on Apr 17, 1958
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
First Flight - Complete Recordings
Jazz - Released by Fresh Sound Records on Mar 22, 2016
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Storyville Presents The A-Z Jazz Encyclopedia-R
Frank Rosolino, Charlie Rouse Quartet, Ricardo's Jazzmen
Jazz - Released by Storyville on Oct 19, 2009
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Four Horns and a Lush Life (2014 - Remaster)
Jazz - Released by Bethlehem Records on Feb 5, 2018
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo