Live from Studio A in New York City

Live from Studio A in New York City
Live from Studio A in New York City
Live album by Johnny Frigo
Released	1988
Recorded	November 1988
Genre	Swing
Length	55:30
Label	Chesky
Producer	David Chesky, Norman Chesky
Johnny Frigo chronology

Live from Studio A in New York City is an album by violinist Johnny Frigo. It was his second album as leader and came over 30 years after his debut.^[1] This was also the first album recorded by Chesky Records.

Recording and music[]

The album was recorded in November 1988.^[2] In addition to Frigo, the musicians were guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli, bassists Ron Carter and Michael Moore (one of whom played on each track), and drummer Butch Miles.^[1] The material is standards.^[1]

Release and reception[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	^[2]

Live from Studio A in New York City was released by Chesky Records and was their first issue.^[2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz described it as "a strong set, with a great band, though Miles is typically showy".^[2] The AllMusic reviewer wrote that Frigo "was immediately considered one of the top swing-based violinists".^[1]

Track listing[]

Pick Yourself Up and Start All Over Again (3:05)
Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me (6:48)
Detour Ahead (4:21)
Just Friends (3:23)
Estrellita (2:34)
Stompin' at the Savoy (4:05)
Early Autumn (5:03)
You Stepped Out of a Dream (3:20)
In a Sentimental Mood (5:16)
Song Is You (4:07)
I'm Through with Love (4:06)
Summer Me, Winter Me (2:36)
Tangerine (3:19)
I'll Never Be the Same (3:27)

Personnel[]

Johnny Frigo – violin
Bucky Pizzarelli – guitar
John Pizzarelli – guitar
Ron Carter – double bass
Michael Moore – double bass
Butch Miles – drums

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Yanow, Scott. "Johnny Frigo: Live from Studio A in New York City". AllMusic. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c ^d Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. pp. 511–512. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.

[AM-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Yanow, Scott. "Johnny Frigo: Live from Studio A in New York City". AllMusic. Retrieved February 10, 2019.

[Penguin9-2] Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c ^d Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. pp. 511–512. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.

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