Air Play
© Copyright-Frank Bonifazi
(783707123202)
Record Label: Whistling Troubadour Records
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Francesco's influences include whistling trail-blazers Ron McCroby, Toots Theilman, Elmo Tanner, as well as other influential jazz musicians including John Coltrane, Charlie Parker,Bill Evans, Jeremy Steig, Chick Corea, Bobby McFerrin and others.
Francesco has taken jazz whistling to the next level through performing modern jazz material not commonly performed on this instrument.
Awards: 1st Place, Popular Music Category (non-classical music), 2003 International Whistling Convention/Competition, Louisburg, NC; Finalist, 2005 Massimo Urbani International Jazz Competition, Camerino, Italy; Finalist, 2003 Yahoo Yodeling Competition (yodel style whistling), San Francisco, CA.
Self taught on flute and saxophone; studied jazz theory and guitar with David Newsam, 1992-1994 (adjunct teaching staff, Berkeley School of Music, Boston MA); 1998-present studied jazz theory and performance with Mark Sloniker, noted jazz performer and recording artist (Bill Board Magazine Top 10 award winner).
Numerous live performances in the US and internationally.
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Relaxing, suductive,humorous,haunting...simply wonderful!
author: Ran Andreini
Mr. Bonifazi takes whistling to a new perspective.Suductive
haunting, playful come to mind while listening to his work.
A great way to start and end the day. Very relaxing. Let's
not forget his pianoman Mark Sloniker. Great intros and comping throughout this excelant CD. Mr. Bonifazi's version of the Peacocks is outstanding!
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Whistle while you work!
author: Joe Scannell
I heard Francesco on KCSM radio, and immediately ordered his CD. His treatment of jazz standards is wonderful, and his own compositions are quite good. I have always enjoyed whistling along with the band (in the privacy of my shop!) but Bonifazi has taken whistling to a whole new level. Incredible range!
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extraordinary & delightful - bought two more CDs for friends
author: Maurice LeBlanc
Francesco Bonifazi has a unique and wonderful talent - his whistling carries well and blends perfectly with the music - great rthym and selection of songs - special to share with others
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author: Robert Wertz
I've been a jazz & whistling fan it seems forever (76 yr old).Bonifazi's Air Play brings the two together in this
awesome CD that I'm sure no other artist has done. Listen to it on your I-Pod so you don't miss any of the minuscule
whistling notes.
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