Jazz Articles about Frankie V

Frankie V: Oceans of Dreams

by Dave Hughes
April 1, 1999

You don't have to think too much about this artist's choice of professional identity (first name ending with the friendly-sounding long 'e' and initial only in lieu of surname) to see what market he's aiming for. Frankie V is obviously trying to capture the flugelhorn segment of the ultra-smooth jazz market, hoping that potential listeners and buyers will make the imagery leap from Kenny G to him.

This stuff is so light and airy, so creampuff-sweet, and so completely safe ...