Frank Axtell
Frank Axtell
Jazz/Rock/Fusion guitarist, Blues, Jazz fusion, funk, acid jazz, rock, guitar rock, instrumental rock, progressive rock fusion, jam band, bebop, acid jazz, nu j
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Up In The Sky
Up In The Sky
rock guitar instrumental
"Up In The Sky" by Frank Axtell is a Rock production available on SoundClick. Featuring guitar instrumental and guitar, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. The production leans into a grounded aesthetic that fits the rock style. SoundClick gives artists like Frank Axtell a platform to share original Rock music with listeners around the world.
Storm Clouds
Storm Clouds
Rock Fusion Instrument
"Storm Clouds" is a Jazz Fusion track by Frank Axtell on SoundClick. The arrangement reflects a careful attention to detail that rewards repeated listening. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. It has reached #16 on the main SoundClick Jazz chart. Explore the full Frank Axtell catalog on SoundClick and discover more Jazz Fusion music from independent creators.
Messages From The Expanse
Messages From The Expanse
Discover this Jazz Fusion track.
"Messages From The Expanse" is a Jazz Fusion track by Frank Axtell on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by rockguitarist, giving the song its signature feel. For fans of jazz fusion, this one is worth the listen. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Jazz Fusion chart, peaking at #8. "Messages From The Expanse" is part of the Frank Axtell catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.
Cloud Nine
Cloud Nine
© 2007 FrankAxtell ® All Rights Reserved.
Independent artist Frank Axtell drops "Cloud Nine", a Jazz Fusion track on SoundClick. Featuring rock guitar and blues guitar, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. This track does what good jazz fusion does best — it connects. "Cloud Nine" has peaked at number 2 on the SoundClick Jazz Fusion chart. Find more from Frank Axtell on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
Looking For Love
Looking For Love
Music by Frank Axtell. Lyric by Frank Axtell. Frank Axtell 2013 All Rights Reserved WARNING : Unauthorized distribution is a violation of applicable laws.
SoundClick artist Frank Axtell presents "Looking For Love", an outstanding release in the Progressive Rock genre. Featuring rock guitar and blues guitar, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. "Looking For Love" has peaked at #24 in the Progressive Rock category on SoundClick. Frank Axtell is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Progressive Rock music directly to fans worldwide.
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Frank Axtell 2009
With over two decades in the music industry, Frank Axtell is a renowned guitarist, composer and teacher and is a major contributor to the south Florida jazz-fusion scene. He performs with his own jazz ensemble, The Frank Axtell Quartet. He toured extensively in the mid 80s along the Atlantic coast and Europe & has recorded on the West Coast at San Franciscos The Record Plant. Thankfully he has decided to make south Florida his home.
Frank attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. He has always taken his continuing course of musical evolution seriously, learning from prominent guitarists Vincent Bredice, Joe Diorio, Scott Henderson, and Jack Wilkins. In 1990-91 Frank served on the faculty at Miami Dade Community College. He has performed guitar clinics and teaches guitar and electric bass at Digital Soundscapes Studios, West Palm Beach. Currently, with over 40 private students, Frank owns and operates his own multimedia recording studio, Digital Soundscapes where he produces many local artists in addition to composing and engineering his own projects.
Band/artist history
The band was started as a trio and eventually became a quartet. The band has had a series of great musicians such as Miami keyboardist Abel Pabon and Venezuelan drummer Gustavo Calle. The current line up includes Lewis Rainbow on drums, Randy Ward on fretless bass and Paul Banman on keyboards.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Yes. I do play out live at festivals and special concert performances. Performing live is always a gas.
Your musical influences
Joe Zawinul
Wayne Shorter
John Coltrane
Miles Davis
Chick Corea
Jimi Hendrix
Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Vincent Bredice
Carlos Edwardo Arellano
John McLaughlin
J.S.Bach
Igor Stravinsky
Bela Bartok
Jaco Pastorius
Charlie Parker
Tribal Tech
Pat Martino
George Benson
Micheal Brecker
U.K.
Brand X
The Beatles
Trilok Gurtu
Yes
Jeff Beck
Herbie Hancock
Frank Zappa
Jimi Hendrix
Mike Landau
Shawn Lane
Trilok Gurtu
King Crimson
Scott Kinsey
Joe Diorio
Jaco Pastorius
Ravi Shankar
Airto Moreira
Flora Purim
Scott Henderson
Joe Henderson
Sonny Rollins
Bud Powell
Jimmy Bruno
Vic Juris
Jeff Berlin
Vinnie Colaiuta
Wayne Kranz
Bad Finger
Brian Auger
John Scofield
What equipment do you use?
Music Hardware
The guitars...83 Fender strat with 1968 pickups, Bill Nash relic 57 strat, San Dimas Charvel strat, Gibson ES 775 archtop, 70's Gibson Les Paul Custom, Taylor BZ 714, 2006 Gibson ES 335.
The amps... John Suhr PT OD 100, Fender Vibro King, 1959 HW Marshall Plexi Super Lead 100 with 1960 Marshall AX 4x12, 1970's Marshall JMP MkII 50 watt with Old Marshall 1970 4x12 Slant Cab with 25 watt Celestion greenbacks, 2 Marshall Silver Jubilee's, Peavey 5150, 66 and 65 Fender Blackfaced Super Reverb amps, Fender Deluxe Reverb, 70 and 71 Fender Princeton Reverb, 2 Peavey Special 130's,
The pedals... Xotic BB preamp, Xotic RC booster, TS9 Tube screamer, Maxon OD9, Electro Harmonix memoryman, Arion SC-1 chorus, Lexicon PCM 80, Carl Martin compressor, Chandler Stereo Digital Echo, MXR (70's skript logo) Dyna Comp for recording, Cry Baby wah.
The recording gear... Apple Dual 2.7 Ghz G5, Apple MacBook Pro 2.33 Ghz 17", Logic Pro 7 (all mixing and effects are done in Logic), Logic Express, Korg 01WFD as keyboard controller, Shure SM 57 mics, Presonus Firepod, Motu Micro Lite, Mackie HR 824 monitors, AKG K240 Studio Monitor headphones.
Anything else?
Thanks to my good friend and guitar amp/pedalboard guru Steve Siciliano at Palm Beach Guitars for helping me get great guitar tone.
www.palmbeachguitars.com
West Palm Beach, FL
USA
ID
518251
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Comments (104)
Brilliant, love this.
Finally, something that resembles the blues. Great work.
Good jam, liked it. Vic G
It is always an rewarding experience stopping by your place. Great music. This track is full of good elements with excellent arrangement values. Your guitar is hot as usual. Awesome melody and vocals. Have a great week
Killer fretwork...Strong track with many stabs and accents all makes this a great fusion track full of energy and vitally . Well done...oh yeah...Love it!
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