Name Frank Vicari Role Musician | Died October 20, 2006 | |
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Albums Maynard Ferguson Plays Jazz for Dancing, Band Ain't Draggin' Similar People Ronnie Cuber, James Brown, Dusko Gojkovic, Bones Howe | ||
TOM WAITS - Every Time I Hear This Melody
Frank Vicari (April 11, 1931 – October 20, 2006) was a New York-based jazz saxophonist.
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After serving in the Air Force from 1951–55, where he played in various service bands, Vicari returned to New York City and played in various bands until he joined Maynard Ferguson's big band in 1960. When the Ferguson band was dismantled in 1965, Vicari briefly joined Buddy Rich but that same year joined Woody Herman and his Thundering Herd and remained until 1970.
Closely associated with New York's vibrant music scene of the 1970s and 1980s, Vicari frequently played alongside fellow NY-based session and studio musicians such as Steve Gadd, Mike Mainieri, Randy and Michael Brecker, etc.
Among the many artists and groups Vicari played and/or recorded with are Dave Matthews, the White Elephant Orchestra, George Benson, Tony Bennett, Dionne Warwick, Billy Eckstein, Tom Waits, John Lennon, Woody Herman, and the Saturday Night Live Band.
He died in New York City at the age of 75.
Discography
With George Benson
With Art Farmer
With Maynard Ferguson
With Urbie Green
With Blue Mitchell
With Tom Waits