Frank Vignola

One of the world's most highly sought after acoustic guitarists, FRANK VIGNOLA has amply demonstrated his mastery of every genre, from fusion and commercial pop-jazz to hard bop, post-bop, swing, rock, and blues. Cited by jazz guitar legend Les Paul as one of the top five guitarists of all time, Vignola has toured and recorded with the diverse likes of Bucky Pizzarelli, Les Paul, Lionel Hampton, Donald Fagen, Queen Latifah, Ringo Starr, Madonna, Dave Grisman, and Mark O'Connor. Frank Vignola’s stunning Gershwin tribute album, "I Got Rhythm," garnered a "Top Ten Jazz CD" citation from NPR.

FRANK VIGNOLA'S RHYTHM MACHINE shatters the barriers between popular music, traditional jazz, and classical selections to create an exciting new sound in acoustic string music. Their repertoire mixes high-energy original material with unique renditions of contemporary tunes by the diverse likes of The Police, Frank Zappa, Black Sabbath, and Slayer. Vignola and band even tackle lively new arrangements of Bach and Mozart. The Rhythm Machine's high-octane performances and good-time vibe never fail to bring astonished fans to their feet, making each appearance an unforgettable experience.

Quotes:

"...the monstrous Frank Vignola....is one of the most vicious tremolo-pickers on the scene." - Guitar Player Magazine

"...one of the brightest of the young guitar stars." - New York Times

"It's not jazz as we know jazz here in America." - Les Paul, on naming Vignola to his 'Five Most Admired Guitarists' list for The Wall Street Journal "Vignola lives in a music world without boundaries. He and his group dial into ...music from all over the planet and wrestle, cajole, and seduce it into a harmonious and sometimes quirky melting pot." - Modern Guitars Magazine

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