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LARRY FRATANGELO, percussionist, has recorded and toured with some of the top recording artists in the world today. His name appears on Gold, Platinum and Grammy award-winning albums. Larry has performed at the White House and for the British House of Parliament. He has performed with the Boston Pops, at the Grammy Awards, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies, on the David Letterman Show and Saturday Night Live. Currently touring with Kid Rock, Larry continues to record and produce.
Larry Fratangelo Talks About The One Nation Band
The engine of the One Nation (Under a Groove) Band, I believe, is improvisation. This definitely has its roots in jazz. All the band members are percussionists, which always reminds me of Dizzy's statement that jazz started with a man beating a drum. With the concept that Funk is the improvisational form of pop(ular) music today (not so long ago, jazz was considered pop music), the band's musical spirit really is jazz. The ONB travels this mysterious path of modern jazz, pioneered by the most popular jazz group of all time--Weather Report. As we know, Weather Report was a melting pot of World Music, blending miles of musical styles from across the globe. They used jazz as their recipe to fire the brew.
The One Nation Band repertoire embraces this concept, including WR tunes, originals, as well as classical jazz standards, which are used as vehicles for this musical exploration and celebration. This has always been the case in the history and spirit of our American art form, which is Jazz. As Jazz is a melange of cultures and musical styles, so is the One Nation Band. All with Detroit roots, all still living here, and using that experience to create the music that we play. The music that we play is the spirit of Detroit! In Time, Larry Fratangelo
For more information about Larry Fratangelo and the One Nation Band, visit www.brotherangel.com or contact info@brotherangel.com
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| Larry Fratangelo's One Nation Band named BEST FUNK BAND by Real Detroit Magazine 2007 Readers' Poll.
The One Nation Band features:
Skeeto Valdez (drums)
Jeremy Ellis a/k/a Ayro (keyboards)
Pathe Jassi (bass/guitar)
Larry Fratangelo (percussion)
The One Nation Band appears every Thursday night at The Buzz Bar located on Larned Street near Beaubien, in Detroit, Michigan. The band plays a mix of Funk, Soul, Afro-Cuban and World Music, using these formats as vehicles to explore their musical pyrotechnics. The first set features the quartet playing a mix of covers and originals. The second set finds featured guests joining the band, which range from the best of local to national and international talent, making surprise(d) appearances. Keep posted for "Live at The Buzz Bar" CD to be released on BAP Records.
When last call arrives, you will find the room filled with excited fans, dancers, musicians -- not wanting the night to end! Thank God for Thursday. See you then!
For more information about Larry Fratangelo and the One Nation Band, visit www.brotherangel.com or contact info@brotherangel.com
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