Johnny Frigo Live From Studio A In New York City CD - Import

W/Bucky & John Pizzarelli Feat:Ron Carter/Michael Moore

Personnel: Johnny Frigo (violins), Bucky Pizzarelli, John Pizzarelli (guitars), Ron Carter, Michael Moore (bass), Butch Miles (drums).

Recorded at RCA Studio A, New York City on November 16, 1988. Includes liner notes by John Wilson.
This is a Super Audio CD playable only on Super Audio CD players.
Personnel: Johnny Frigo (violin); Bucky Pizzarelli, John Pizzarelli (guitar); Ron Carter, Michael Moore (bass); Butch Miles (drums).

Recorded at RCA Studio A, New York, New York on November 16, 1988. Includes liner notes by John Wilson.
This is a Super Audio CD playable only on Super Audio CD players.
At the age of 71, Johnny Frigo finally had his debut as a leader on record, with the exception of an obscure effort in 1957. Although he had spent much of his career as a studio bassist, Frigo successfully switched full-time to his first love, the violin, and was immediately considered one of the top swing-based violinists. Joined by both Bucky and John Pizzarelli on guitars, either Ron Carter or Michael Moore on bass, and drummer Butch Miles, Frigo is in wonderful form on 14 standards, including "Pick Yourself Up," "Detour Ahead" (which he had co-written while with the Soft Winds in the late '40s), "Stompin' at the Savoy" and "The Song Is You." This recommended CD launched the Chesky label. ~ Scott Yanow