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Frank Vitolo
Sonic Scientist and Music Expressionist, Frank Vitolo was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest with a saxophone in his mouth. He is currently residing in Brooklyn, New York after attaining his masters in Jazz Studies at New York University having been awarded a prestigious Steinhart Talent Award Scholarship and The Barney Josephson Award. At NYU, He’s Frank has had the opportunity to study with New York jazz luminaries such as, Dave Liebman, Chris Potter, Tony Moreno, Ari Hoenig, Wayne Krantz, Rich Perry and Dave Pietro.
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“INDIGNATION IS #1 ON BEST SEATTLE ALBUMS OF 2020: THE CRITICS’ BALLOTS”
- SEATTLE TIMES
“Though their song titles speak to the present political moment, the Botanists drum up their respective strengths with a technique that’s far from new, building their narrative from the collective”
— EARSHOT JAZZ MAGAZINE
nominated for 2 Golden Ear Awards by Earshot Jazz: Alt. Jazz Group of the Year & Album of the Year
"For a moment in time that we surely could use some hope for the future, Bad News Botanists provide a bright light at the end of the tunnel." - Abe Beeson 88.5 KNKX
John Abercrombie
guitar
Miles Davis
trumpet
Dave Liebman
saxophone
Kenny Wheeler
flugelhorn
David Bowie
vocals
Frank Vitolo
Location: New York City
Instrument: Saxophone, tenor
