Live from Studio A in New York City

Live from Studio A in New York City
Live album by
Johnny Frigo
Released1988
RecordedNovember 1988
GenreSwing
Length55:30
LabelChesky
ProducerDavid Chesky, Norman Chesky
Johnny Frigo chronology
I Love John Frigo...He Swings Live from Studio A in New York City
(1988) 		Debut of a Legend
(1994)

Live from Studio A in New York City is an album by violinist Johnny Frigo. It was his second album as leader and came over 30 years after his debut.[1] This was also the first album recorded by Chesky Records.

Recording and music

The album was recorded in November 1988.[2] In addition to Frigo, the musicians were guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli, bassists Ron Carter and Michael Moore (one of whom played on each track), and drummer Butch Miles.[1] The material is standards.[1]

Release and reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz[2]

Live from Studio A in New York City was released by Chesky Records and was their first issue.[2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz described it as "a strong set, with a great band, though Miles is typically showy".[2] The AllMusic reviewer wrote that Frigo "was immediately considered one of the top swing-based violinists".[1]

Track listing

  1. Pick Yourself Up and Start All Over Again (3:05)
  2. Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me (6:48)
  3. Detour Ahead (4:21)
  4. Just Friends (3:23)
  5. Estrellita (2:34)
  6. Stompin' at the Savoy (4:05)
  7. Early Autumn (5:03)
  8. You Stepped Out of a Dream (3:20)
  9. In a Sentimental Mood (5:16)
  10. Song Is You (4:07)
  11. I'm Through with Love (4:06)
  12. Summer Me, Winter Me (2:36)
  13. Tangerine (3:19)
  14. I'll Never Be the Same (3:27)

Personnel

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Yanow, Scott. "Johnny Frigo: Live from Studio A in New York City". AllMusic. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. pp. 511–512. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.