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| Ed Palermo Big Band Plays The Music Of Frank Zappa Ed Palermo's Big Band has been together since 1980 and has been playing and honing the music of Frank Zappa for close to five years, mainly in performance at the Bottom Line in New York City. Their CD, The Ed Palermo Big Band Plays the Music of Frank Zappa is a concept of love for the complex music of Frank Zappa. These crafty interpretations by the Ed Palermo Big Band stand as a testament to the longevity and originality of Zappa and his music. This music drives on its spontaneity and unpredictability. Palermo and his band bring this volatile music to life in a deft and powerful way, making it their own. Made up of top New York musicians, the CD also features guest soloists: “Zappa-alums” guitarist Mike Keneally and vibraphonist Dave Samuels, saxophonists Bob Mintzer and Chris Potter and guitarist Mike Stern. Palermo has recorded two other critically-acclaimed big band albums and worked with Tito Puente for three years, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Lena Horne and many other musical greats. His approach was influenced by Todd Rundgren, Cannonball Adderley, Neil Young, Edgar Winter, Nelson Riddle, Charles Tolliver, Gene Ammons and “heavy-duty” Brian Wilson. His devotion to eclectic roots also includes classical composers such as Prokofiev and Shostakovich. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Jazz News :: home page |