Jazz Articles about Frank Darmiento

About Frank Darmiento

Album Review

Frank Darmiento: Sudden Impact

Read "Sudden Impact" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey

by C. Michael Bailey
February 12, 2004

The trombone is such a laid-back instrument that when it rises to lead a recording session, you know it will a low-key affair. And that's not a bad thing. Add to this the fact that teacher/bandleader Frank Darmiento employs a pianist and bassist who specialize in both electric and acoustic versions of their instruments and the results are a contrast of old and new sounds found on the trombonist’s new recording, Sudden Impact. Mr. Darmiento does his part of deepen ...

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Album Review

Frank Darmiento: Sudden Impact

Read "Sudden Impact" reviewed by Dan McClenaghan

by Dan McClenaghan
February 9, 2004

Flip through your collection of quartet recordings and odds are that a saxophone—alto or tenor—in front of a rhythm section comprises the bulk of the sets. Trumpet out front might be next, followed by a variety of different instruments like guitar or vibes; and then you might (though I didn't) come across a lone trombone blowing in front of piano, bass, and drums.Trombonist Frank Darmiento's Sudden Impact is that rare quartet offering. The disc mixes the leader's vibrant ...