NEWS FROM THE FRONT
Summer/Fall 2009
Well, I have come to the realization that my life will continue on non-stop for quite a while, and that it has become overwhelming to try and keep a monthly update.
Thus, I am waxing seasonal, and will use this space to direct you to current projects and websites for what's happening.
First, my most current gig schedule can always be found at the
Calendar of Events.
This is also a good place to start if you are looking to book me for future dates.
For those who wish to study with me and are not regionally located in Erie, PA, you can check out my online lesson program at
Online Lessons With Frank.com
which uses the free Skype connection to have a lesson in real time.
This is available for "one-shot" lessons as well as on a weekly or monthly schedule.
I have completed tracking work on the next
Jam Along CD, which will begin to work with Modal Harmony.
The first disc covers Ionian and Dorian, and should be available by fall.
The
Blues CD is doing very well on
CD Baby, and I am excited about getting the new tracks online.
For those in the Erie area, you can check out the new
JD Jazz CD with
Cat's A Bear's
Joe Dorris on vocals.
We are currently only selling the CD locally, at gigs and through personal contact, so
contact me at
frank@franksinger.com to find out more or get a copy.
I have posted some quotes below, as well as a link to Bob Protzman's Showcase Article.
"Last night I played Nature Boy - totally fresh, man!"
- WQLN Radio DJ Rob Hoff
"Dorris's voice and delivery are a combination of Louis Armstrong, Tom
Waits, and Harry the Hipster."
- WQLN Radio DJ Al Lubejeski
"Now 50, Singer has been playing guitar since age 11, and most area jazz fans
are familiar with his playing-intelligent, expressive, swinging, and often a
technically dazzling mix of rich chords and fleet, cleanly articulated
single-note runs.
You'll hear plenty of Singer on the CD, not only soloing, but also in his
intros and often exciting and sensitive accompaniment of Dorris' soulful,
swinging, scat-filled vocals."
- WMCE Radio DJ Bob Protzman
Read the whole article.
Other new releases include
Armed and Dangerous
from
One World Tribe,
Colors of Tyme
from
JD and the Sons of Rhythm,
and
Unity and Diversity DIGITAL DOWNLOAD,
also from OWT.
Ahimsa Beat has just recorded a live CD at Nelson's in Erie.
We hope to be releasing as many of the tracks as we can fit on a CD as soon as possible.
I have the roughs and it sounds killer.
You can check out some of the video on YouTube.
Here's
Jorminka's Heartbeat,
and there are more posted by the same author on YouTube.
Finally, Erie has our own all-jazz station now in
WMCE.
You can catch jazz 24-6 (there is some non-jazz programming on Sundays),
including Bob Protzman's show on Friday afternoons from 3-6pm.
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I want to thank
Jamie Glaser for introducing me to the possibilties Skype.
This incredible musician took time out of his day to help me get started, so thanks Jamie!
Don't forget to check out his
Music for Pets and People CD and project.
He's raising money for a good cause, and the music is fun!
YOU LICENSE LINKS
Generations String Quartet
The Mouse and the Lion
Soul Saving
Hip Hop Dance Beats
J.D. and the Sons of Rhythm - Colors of Tyme
Latin Groove
Until next time,
peace - f
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INTRODUCTION TO THE SITE
 Music
fans, Jazz Society members, fellow professional musicians, instructors and
composers, music shoppers, and music and jazz history students can all
find something at Frank Singer.com. First, if you are
looking for CDs with original music, visit the CDs
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FEATURED CD:
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MUSICIAN'S LOUNGE. There is a JAZZ
PERSPECTIVES section with articles on the many facets of jazz history and creation, as well
as a more technical view in the THEORY
DEN with drills to enhance your jazz playing skills. There
is also a section containing my ORIGINAL
MUSIC, which has free sheet music and lyrics.
OVERVIEWS
The nuts-and-bolts of American Music
(Note: this section is under long-term development.
There is plenty of information now, and more is coming.)
 If you would like to know more about me and my music, you can
visit the ABOUT
FRANK page, which also has a PHOTO
GALLERY
section. There is also a professional PRESS KIT
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and quotes.
 There are links to
e-mail
me and join our Mailing List throughout the
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of Events when you visit to see the latest local and regional shows in
and around Erie Pennsylvania, which also has
news on CD releases and
other information. Drop by the Comments
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page, which contains free mp3 music downloads of originals and recordings of everything from solo
and double-track guitar cuts to live jams. Help yourself to the buffet, and keep
checking back for more!
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more about himself. There is a lot here, so I hope I will see you back here
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