Johnny Frigo
- 90 years old
- Born Dec 27, 1916
- Died Jul 04, 2007
- United States
Mr. Frigo was born in Chicago and spent much of his career concentrating on the bass. After playing with the Coast Guard band at Ellis Island during World War II, he toured with Dorsey and his orchestra.
After leaving Dorsey, Mr. Frigo and two fellow members of the band, the pianist Lou Carter and the guitarist Herb Ellis, formed the Soft Winds trio. In 1947 they wrote “Detour Ahead,” which was recorded by Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan, among many others.
Mr. Frigo was also a poet and an artist.
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During the post war time he wrote the music and words of the standard , which has been recorded by Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn and Bill Evans. He became a studio musician and recorded numerous commercials on upright and electric bass.
In the 80s he started his career on violin after sitting in with at Chicago's Jazz Showcase. He recorded with the trio on and (Concord 1987). Johnny Carson once asked Frigo why it took so long to start his career as a violinist. Frigo replied "Because there won't be enough time left for me to become a has-been."
He has performed as a jazz violinist at festivals worldwide, including the Umbria Jazz Festival and North Sea Jazz Festival. Frigo also is a published poet and artist.Sponsorship
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My mother's 80th birthday party at Italian Village
Len Tomaka Aug 04, 2007
Thank you Johnny -- God bless you
HE WAS MY UNCLE
REV.DR.BRIAN TEMPLAR Jul 24, 2007
I ALWAYS ADMIRED HIM AND NEVER HEARD HIM BOAST.
I GUESS THAT STANDS OUT TO ME THE MOST.