Frank Trompeter, Tenor Sax & Electric Wind Instrument, Chris Miller, piano, Rick Creasey, bass, Dion Doss, drums, with guest Frank Parker on trumpet. Recorded live at the Jazz Etc. Happy Hour that's held weekly at Marly's Pub in Springfield, IL.

It Don't Mean a Thing if IT Ain't Got That (Funk) 4-6-12

Together over 25 years, combo is led by singing saxophonist Frank Trompeter, who relocated to Central Illinois for day-job work from the Chicago area. Quintet(Quartet) specializes in playing jazz standards updated in various non-jazz styles, eg a super funky "Stardust," reggae "I've Got You Under My Skin," and "On a Clear Day" as Ska.

It Don't Mean a Thing if IT Ain't Got That (Funk) 4-6-12

Frank Trompeter Quintet