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Frank Potenza
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Frank Potenza

Genre: Jazz, Jazz Blues, Solo Instrumental, Neo-Bop, Jazz Instrument, Guitar Jazz
Origin: U.S.A
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Biography

After completing his studies at the Berklee College of Music in 1972, jazz guitarist Frank Potenza launched a busy professional path involving instruction, live shows, and studio work across subsequent decades. As a student of Joe Pass, he performed alongside notable artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, George Van Eps, Mose Allison, and Joe Sample. Starting in 1986, he issued his own recordings on Los Angeles-based TBA Records, which included Sand Dance that year, followed by Soft and Warm in 1987, When We're Alone in 1988, and Express Delivery in 1990. His next solo effort arrived in 1999 with In My Dreams on Azica Records. During that period, he held a teaching position at USC while fitting in performances around his schedule.

Top Songs

  1. Potenza, Frank: First TakesTonkPotenza, Frank: First Takes · 2005Potenza, Frank: First Takes6:54
  2. Sand DanceMikiSand Dance · 1986Sand Dance3:58
  3. Sand DanceI'm Into YouSand Dance · 1986Sand Dance3:48
  4. Sand DanceFreddie's DeadSand Dance · 1986Sand Dance4:14
  5. Sand DanceWhat's Going OnSand Dance · 1986Sand Dance3:57
  6. Sand DanceThree Flights UpSand Dance · 1986Sand Dance3:46
  7. Sand DanceWaiting For YouSand Dance · 1986Sand Dance3:53
  8. Sand DanceHigh FrequencySand Dance · 1986Sand Dance4:08
  9. Potenza, Frank: First TakesWonder WhyPotenza, Frank: First Takes · 2005Potenza, Frank: First Takes5:59
  10. Potenza, Frank: First TakesJitterbug WaltzPotenza, Frank: First Takes · 2005Potenza, Frank: First Takes5:39
  11. Potenza, Frank: First TakesVirgoPotenza, Frank: First Takes · 2005Potenza, Frank: First Takes5:39
  12. Potenza, Frank: First TakesTakin' Off: Driftin'Potenza, Frank: First Takes · 2005Potenza, Frank: First Takes6:31
  13. Potenza, Frank: First TakesRoberta: YesterdaysPotenza, Frank: First Takes · 2005Potenza, Frank: First Takes6:17
  14. Potenza, Frank: First TakesThree in OnePotenza, Frank: First Takes · 2005Potenza, Frank: First Takes5:20
  15. Potenza, Frank: First TakesOil and WaterPotenza, Frank: First Takes · 2005Potenza, Frank: First Takes5:31
  16. Potenza, Frank: First TakesTristezaPotenza, Frank: First Takes · 2005Potenza, Frank: First Takes5:00
  17. Sand DanceSand DanceSand Dance · 1986Sand Dance3:32
  18. Potenza, Frank: First TakesLes demoiselles de Rochefort (the Young Girls of Rochefort): You Must Believe in SpringPotenza, Frank: First Takes · 2005Potenza, Frank: First Takes6:18
  19. Potenza, Frank: In My DreamsBilly Rose's Diamond Horseshoe: The More I See YouPotenza, Frank: In My Dreams · 2010Potenza, Frank: In My Dreams5:54
  20. Potenza, Frank: In My DreamsHocus PocusPotenza, Frank: In My Dreams · 2010Potenza, Frank: In My Dreams4:08

Albums

Potenza, Frank: In My Dreams

Potenza, Frank: In My Dreams

2010
Potenza, Frank: In My Dreams
Frank Potenza · Album · 2010
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  1. Billy Rose's Diamond Horseshoe: The More I See YouFrank Potenza and Bob Magnusson5:54
  2. Carefree: Change PartnersFrank Potenza and Bob Magnusson5:55
  3. Hocus PocusFrank Potenza and Bob Magnusson4:08
  4. CorcovadoFrank Potenza and Bob Magnusson4:34
  5. In My DreamsFrank Potenza and Bob Magnusson1:25
  6. Dream Come TrueFrank Potenza and Bob Magnusson3:54
  7. Hold ItFrank Potenza and Bob Magnusson4:21
  8. Tin Tin DeoFrank Potenza and Bob Magnusson5:30
  9. DreamsvilleFrank Potenza and Bob Magnusson5:09
  10. JeannineFrank Potenza and Bob Magnusson5:26
  11. WaltzinFrank Potenza and Bob Magnusson4:11
  12. Darn That DreamFrank Potenza and Bob Magnusson4:58
  13. Li'l Darlin'Frank Potenza and Bob Magnusson5:14
  14. Do Do It!Frank Potenza and Bob Magnusson4:45
Potenza, Frank: First Takes

Potenza, Frank: First Takes

2005
Potenza, Frank: First Takes
Frank Potenza · Album · 2005
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  1. Wonder WhyFrank Potenza and Shelly Berg5:59
  2. Jitterbug WaltzFrank Potenza and Shelly Berg5:39
  3. VirgoFrank Potenza and Shelly Berg5:39
  4. Takin' Off: Driftin'Frank Potenza and Shelly Berg6:31
  5. Roberta: YesterdaysFrank Potenza and Shelly Berg6:17
  6. Three in OneFrank Potenza and Shelly Berg5:20
  7. Oil and WaterFrank Potenza and Shelly Berg5:31
  8. TristezaFrank Potenza and Shelly Berg5:00
  9. TonkFrank Potenza and Shelly Berg6:54
  10. Les demoiselles de Rochefort (the Young Girls of Rochefort): You Must Believe in SpringFrank Potenza and Shelly Berg6:18