This cache is dedicated to trombonist, Frank Rosalino.
Frank Rosolino (August 20, 1926 – November 26, 1978) was an American jazz trombonist. [SOURCE: Wikipedia]
After dabbling with guitar, Rosolino took up the trombone while in his teens. After military service during World War II he played in a succession of big bands, including those of Bob Chester and Glen Gray. In 1948 he was one of several bebop-influenced musicians playing in Gene Krupa 's big band (contributing the scat vocalizing on the band's hit record of 'Lemon Drop').
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After playing in several other dance bands he briefly led his own group before joining Stan Kenton in 1952. Two years later he left the band and settled in California, where he divided his time between studio and jazz work. He recorded with Dexter Gordon Stan Levey Conte Candoli and many of the musicians,
In the mid-70s Rosolino again worked with Candoli, visiting Europe, and he also played several times with Benny Carter who was one of the trombonist's greatest admirers. Also in the 70s he played in Med Flory 's band, Supersax and with Quincy Jones A brilliant technician with a precisely articulated attacking style, Rosolino was one of the finest trombonists of his time and one of few practitioners on the instrument to adapt fully to bebop. His later work showed him to be a consummate section player whether in big bands or small groups. His life ended very sadly, abruptly and unexpectedly to those around him when he died in 1978 in acutely tragic circumstances, shooting both of his children (one of whom survived) before shooting himself.
[SOURCE: https://www.jazzmasters.nl/rosolino.htm]
.Frank Rosolino was among the best-loved men in jazz. One of the finest trombone players in the history of the instrument, he had a superb tone, astonishing facility, a deep Italianate lyricism, and rich invention. Frank was, very simply, a sensational player. In addition he had a wonderful spirit that always communicated itself to his associates on the bandstand or the record date. ..He was one of the funniest of men, with a wit that literally would not quit. He bubbled. Quincy Jones remembered touring Japan with a group that included Frank and drummer Grady Tate. "With those two," Quincy said, "you can imagine what it was like. The band was always in an uproar."
[SOURCE: https://www.jazzmasters.nl/rosolino.htm]
Having a most unique approach to playing BeBop on the trombone, Frank Rosolino was able to achieve an original, easily identifiable sound. In addition to effectively using alternate positions, Rosolino developed the ability to change harmonic partials on the trombone very quickly, allowing him to play as fast as a saxophonist. This technique has been called either "lip breaks" or playing "against the grain." In addition to possessing almost unparalleled speed on the slide trombone, Rosolino had a strong upper register and a bright tone. He often played with a fire that became the model for trombonists who wanted to play in this hot, energetic style.
[SOURCE: http://trombone.org/articles/library/evojazz3-3.asp]
