"The explosive energy begins with Russo, a drummer of extraordinary power and uncommon precision." Thomas Conrad JazzTimes, Nov 05, pg 136

Click here to view Frank live at the Kennedy Center July 7 2005

recordings...

(new) A Thousand Eyes - Pete BarenBregge / Frank Russo

"The focus is Latin and Fusion on this third CD for Summit Records by the Pete BarenBregge - Frank Russo Group. We feel the sound of the band has really come together as we explore our collective roots. This recording offers varied color both in instrumentation and compositions. We're proud of the sound and energy in this CD and hope you will enjoy "A Thousand Eyes."

Frank Russo: Drums & Percussion
Pete BarenBregge: Saxophones
Tom Williams: Electric Upright Bass
Benjie Porecki: Keyboards
Phil McCuster: Guitar
Chris Rose: Percussion
Alejandro Lucini: Percussion

"This is one burnin' CD. The music is fresh and alive and makes you feel as though you're sitting in the front row of a live concert. This recording succeeds in taking you on a musical ride that covers so many different avenues of jazz while, at the same time, flowing from one song to the next like a carefully crafted symphony." -Eric Marienthal

"The explosive energy begins with Russo, a drummer of extraordinary power and uncommon precision." Thomas Conrad JazzTimes, Nov 05, pg 136

Click here to view Frank live at the Kennedy Center July 7 2005

recordings...

(new) The Shook Russo Quartet featuring Greg Gisbert

The Shook Russo Quartet has developed an incredible, unique sound by merging the diverse backgrounds of each of its fine musicians into one voice. The result is a whirlwind of grooves, melodies, and diverse textures that is a true delight.

Frank & Amy perform together often as the backbone of a rhythm section, and are highly sought after as a unit by many different groups for their intuitive collaboration and relentless grooves. Their mutual trust and respect for each other's musicianship is the foundation for their remarkable partnership. Consequently, this quartet has become an amazing vehicle for them to compose, explore, and perform creative, original music. The quartet, which performs on a regular basis, includes Amy's husband Pat Shook on saxophone and Tim Young on piano.

Here, the group is joined by Greg Gisbert, one of the leading trumpeters in the international jazz scene who performed frequently with Buddy Rich,Woody Herman, Gary Burton, the Mingus Epitaph, and more. He currently tours with the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra and co-leads Denver-based jazz sextet Convergence

BOB BOGUSLAW and the WAY - featuring FRANK . "Gabrielle's Hand"

This Washington D.C. based group has worked together in one form or another for over 10 years, regularly playing concerts at the Kennedy Center, The National Building Museum and the Corcoran Gallery, as well as at Blues alley and many of the area's finest jazz clubs and festivals.

Click here to view Bob Boguslaw & The Way live at the Kennedy Center July 27 2004

THE PETE BARENBREGGE-FRANK RUSSO GROUP. "POINT OF GRACE"

Discover the second CD from Frank & Pete on Summit Records as they combine their talents to deliver a first-rate jazz recording. They are joined by Fred Hughes, piano; Rob Levit, guitar; Max Murray, bass; Aaron Clay, bass; and Chris Rose, percussion. "Point of Grace" offers varied color both in instrumentation and compositions. Hear a fresh, innovative, and energized program of contemporary jazz.

"I was impressed by the depth, originality and technical ability of Pete's playing and Frank Russo swings hard throughout. This CD is full of great tunes, creative arrangements, and first rate playing from all concerned!" - Randy Brecker

FRANK RUSSO & MAX MURRAY* - IN MY MIND'S EYE

Featuring pianist Doug Bickel & trumpeter John D'earth, and compositions by Doug Bickel & Rob Levit

We have dedicated this project to the memory of Dewayne "Mac" McClaeb 1941-2002 Musician, Mentor, Friend, Shipmate, Patriot.

*Visit Max Murray's website

THE PETE BARENBREGGE
FRANK RUSSO Quartet -
PF FLYER

PF FLYER is the first Summit records release for Frank and Veteran Saxophonist Pete BarenBregge. It features a quartet performing original compositions, standards and jazz tunes. Recorded at Bias Recording studio by Bob Dawson it features Fred Hughes on piano, Tom Cecil and Steve Zerlin on Bass.

"This cooks from the outset, driven along relentlessly by Frank's sizzling ride cymbal and the fleet fingers of Tommy Cecil. The Pete BarenBregge-Frank Russo Quartet, the sum of whose parts adds up, not only to wide experience outside of its home base, the D.C. area, but to a collective world-class artistry..." W. Royal Stokes, Ph. D.

"Pete BarenBregge possesses technical and improvising gifts on all saxophones. His solos hold plenty of ideas and logic, building with a clear and concise vision as he tells his stories. Drummer Frank Russo takes care of his time-keeping duties with taste and swing" - DownBeat, August 2002

"Their set of cleverly arranged standards and attractive originals showcases confident, polished playing that would rate highly anywhere. BarenBregge swings through the up tunes with assurance and approaches the ballads with refined expressiveness" - JazzTimes, June 2002

"Pete BarenBregge is a mature, compelling jazz saxophonist with his own distinctive voice. He also has the wisdom to associate with rhythm-section players who support and challenge him. Give a listen" - Bill Kirchner

Click here to view PF Flyer live at the Kennedy Center October 25 2005

FRANK RUSSO - QUIET NOW

Quiet Now, recorded Nov 2000, is Frank's only trio recording. Featured with Frank are brilliant pianist John Toomey and bassist Peter Revell performing exciting arrangements of Gershwin & Berlin to Thad Jones & Tom Harrell. Toomey also contributes two of his original compositions. The title cut "Quiet Now" is a favorite of jazz pianists because of the challenging harmonies and reflects the spacious landscape of trio performance.

FRANK RUSSO BAND - ALL THE WAY

An exciting 1999 release, "ALL THE WAY", features Lee Morgan's "S'Make It" ala Art Blakey, "In Your Own Sweet Way" by Dave Brubeck, five original compositions and the classic Sinatra title track. Frank's relentlessly swinging current flows steadily throughout, and his thunderous and highly melodic drum solo piece pays homage to Thelonious Monk. Dare to explore this improvisational voyage.