Formidable – Frank Basile

Since moving to New York in 2001, Frank Basile has established himself as one of today’s most in-demand baritone saxophonists. Dubbed a “prized sideman” by The New Yorker, Basile has been called upon to perform with, record with, and tour the world with many of jazz’s finest musicians and ensembles. Among this distinguished list are The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, The Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band, The Jimmy Heath Big Band, The Dave Holland Big Band, The Christian McBride Big Band, The Count Basie Orchestra and Michael Bublé! In addition to his activities as a sideman and educator, Basile also takes an active role as leader of his own quartet, quintet and sextet. This wonderful new album for Cellar Music ‘Formidable’ features Basile on baritone saxophone, Jeb Patton on piano, David Wong on bass and Dennis Mackrel on drums.