Frank Alkyer

ON THE BEAT DOW\BEAT February 1994 Classics, Heart Soul by Frank Alkyer John Ephland 'ith this issue of Down Beat, we begin a yearlong celebration of our 60th anniversary For us, it's a chance to look back and reflect on a proud history as well as set a course for a proud future. For you,...

ON THE BEATDOWPEAT August 1991Butch, Until That Timeby Frank Alkyere never played an instrument, couldn't play a lick. I saw him pick up a trumpet once. He pursed his lips, squinched his eyes, and ripped one of the saddest blurps ever uncorked. Then he laughed aiid did it again, for the next half...

First Take By Jason Koransky * * " it's tlie arresting, quirky singer ANNIE SELLICK's catchy, smart-as-a-fox alto that steals the show. PAT BERGESON and vibist STEVE SHAPIRO lead their low-key band through Latinized classics and lush, leisurely originals with lucid grace When they back...