Frank Gambale (born
22 December 1958) is an Australian fusion guitarist, known for his sweep
picking technique. He’s a graduate of the Guitar Institute of Technology in
Hollywood and taught there between 1984 and 1986. He started out on the jazz
club circuit then recorded his first album, “Brave New Guitar” in 1985. That
same year he was invited to tour with Jean Luc Ponty and following the tour,
began a six-year stint with Chick Corea’s Elektric band. He recorded five albums
with them and shared a Grammy. He’s played with numerous musical greats
including bassist Alain Caron, drummers Steve Smith and Billy Cobham, and key
board player Tom Coster (formerly with Santana).
He also had a
really cool collaboration with Smith and bassist Stu Hamm that should not be
missed. Don’t miss the two acoustic numbers with Alain Caron, the links for
which I’ve provided below. Just a bit of a comic aside, Gambale looks
remarkably like Uncle Festus in the old Adam’s Family TV show in the two
acoustic numbers. Many of you may be too young to remember it, but it was one
of my favorites.
To help you
unwind without having to switch back and forth between videos, the last link is
a one hour reunion concert with Return To Forever featuring Gambale, Corea,
Ponty on electric violin, Lenny White on drums, and Stanley Clark on bass. Have
a good weekend.
6.8 Shaker: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXp7pgxUu2E
Got a match: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLC5k0DbWQM
Little Charmer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g82ojCrkiLk
Acoustic Improvisation (Alain Caron on bass): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmJn0Ga6Krs
Samba di Somewhere: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp7sLaq64g4
Natural High Trio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNh_IQFXtEs
Stratus (with Billy Cobham): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF64qcwReMI
Felicidad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzwd_a5W1lo
Beyond the bridge: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAu8ZyfVvPc
The Italian Job: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aliCTM7lss
Return to Forever IV (Corea, Ponty, Clarke, & Gambale): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoOYWPkSaf4
My wife and I decided to open a good bottle of wine for the
4th of July (instead of quaffing from a wine box), so, knowing she
likes the heavier reds, I opened my last bottle of the 2009 Château
Panchille Bordeaux Supérior ($15.00). The wine is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. I
used a Vinturi aerator because it was a last minute decision and I recommend
letting any French red breathe for a bit before imbibing. The first think you
notice is its deep purple color, followed by heavenly aromas of blackberries,
dark cherries, and chocolate. It’s a concentrated wine with flavors of
blackberry, cassis, and that touch of chocolate. The tannins were smooth, and
the mouth feel rich. The finish lingers for a long a long time. I only wish
this wasn’t my last bottle. Wonderful for sitting on the deck watching my
neighbors blow up their money with thousands of dollars in fireworks. Goes
great with Frank’s music, too.
Cheers!
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