 American jazz trombonist Frank Rosolino, c. 1963. Image by Unknown, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Frank RosolinoFrank Rosolino Frank Rosolino American jazz trombonist (1926–1978) Frank Rosolino (August 20, 1926 – November 26, 1978) was an American jazz trombonist. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Frank Rosolino Background information Born (1926-08-20)August 20, 1926 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Died November 26, 1978(1978-11-26) (aged 52) Van Nuys, California, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument Trombone Years active 1945–1978 Close Biography Rosolino was born in Detroit, Michigan, on August 20, 1926.[1] He learned to play the guitar at age nine from his musically inclined father, but switched to the trombone at age fourteen.[2] He performed with the big bands of Bob Chester, Glen Gray[1], Tony Pastor, Herbie Fields, Gene Krupa, and Stan Kenton. After a period with Kenton, he settled in… (Source: Wikipedia)
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