Released: 2000 | Formats: CD & Digital
Reflections Of American Song
$9.97 – $14.97
In A Sentimental Mood,Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight,Willow Weep For Me,Wave,Body and Soul, They Can’t Take That Away From Me,Here’s That Rainy Day, Summertime, You Are The Sunshine of My Life
Frank Ponzio has earned wide acclaim and admiration for the integrity, sensitivity, and passion of his playing.
He has performed and collaborated with a variety of artists, including Ben Vereen, David Amram, Joe Beck, and Bob McGrath from Sesame Street.
Reflections of American Song is Frank’s first solo CD. Honoring the great American standards, his signature interpretations transport you on a personal journey through this rich heritage, from George Gershwin and Duke Ellington to James Taylor and Stevie Wonder.
About “Reflections Of American Song”
Frank Ponzio, a jazz pianist, and composer has performed with David Amram, Ben Vereen, Phil Donahue, Joe Beck, Nancy LaMott, Bob McGrath of Sesame Street, and Aisha Morris (Stevie Wonder’s daughter) at Birdland, Carnegie Hall, and Town Hall. Original film scores include The Silver Swing, directed by Martha Parker, the feature film A Level Field, Ken Haywood, and Midnight to Midnight, Roberta Berman.
He has enjoyed a fifteen year-long association with the Jacques d’Amboise’s National Dance Institute. He was their full-time music director for several years.
For 3 years he was a vocal coach at Jim Lipton’s New School’s Actors Studio.
Contributions to videos and books include The Singing Book published by W.W. Norton & Company and Jazz Rhythms Master Class Advanced Instruction Video by Mike Longo. Recent CD releases include A Song About Forever with The Kurt Weill Project, When Harry Met the Duke, featuring the vocalist Rosemary Loar, Mostly Jobim, featuring the vocalist Annie Kozuch and Christmas Christmas with bassist, Mark Peterson, and drummer Matt Kane.
Frank graduated from Indiana University, studied conducting with Jack Lee, and studied with Mike Longo, longtime music director for Dizzy Gillespie.
Frank is currently a member and pianist for Celebration Spiritual Center in Brooklyn, NY.
