Faddis, Benny and I
Here's Faddis mugging ala Dizzy!

Nishiyama and Myself

Joe Williams and I

NOW AVAILABLE:

My new book "A Lyrical Approach to Jazz Improvisation" takes a melodic approach into jazz improvisation having examples by such masters as Art Farmer, Kenny Dorham and Clifford Brown.

The SPIRAL BOUND edition is for musicians
and can be purchased at:
A Lyrical Approach to Jazz Improvising


From Richie Vitale and Carlos Konig

Our new CD
Orquesta Universal presents:
New York Salsa

available online at:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/orquniversal

and now can be purchased on:

Itunes


Upcoming Performances:


Fat Cat Jazz Club
75 Christopher Street
Monday, Sept 5, 2011
@ 9 PM - Midnite
w/the Anderson Twins Octet
Cost: $3.00


Fat Cat Jazz Club
75 Christopher Street
@ Thur, Sept 8, 2011
7 PM - 9:30 PM - Midnite
w/the Richie Vitale Quintet
featuring Frank Basile
Cost: $3.00


Small’s Jazz Club
183 West 10th St. NYC
Saturday , Oct 1, 2011
@ 7:30 PM - 9:45 PM
Small's  Master's Series

w/the Richie Vitale Quintet
featuring Frank Basile
Cost: $20.00