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- Frank Potenza (born February 10, 1950) is an American jazz guitarist.
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A native of Providence, Rhode Island, Potenza started playing his sister Norma's acoustic guitar. At age 12, he was influenced by his cousin, Jimmy Gagliardi, who "played and sang in rock and roll shows and nightclubs", drove a convertible, smoked Lucky Strikes, and was "the epitome of cool". [1]
Francis Potenza (November 11, 1933 – August 23, 2011) was an American police officer for the New York City Police Department and security guard. He later became a television actor for the late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Jazz guitarist Frank Potenza is a composer, arranger, recording artist, and USC professor with ten solo albums to his credit based in Los Angeles. He was inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame in 2017.
A dedicated educator as well as performer, Frank is a Professor in the Studio/Jazz Guitar Program at the USC Thornton School of Music. He is responsible for the Program's offerings in Jazz Guitar Pedagogy, Jazz Guitar Arranging and Improvisation, and Advanced Guitar Performance.
Jan 5, 2022 · Sadly, Uncle Frank, as he was fondly referred to, passed away after eight years on the show. He was 77 at the time of his death. The cause of his death was confirmed to be cancer, though doctors were not sure which form was the exact cause of death.
Oct 7, 2013 · Guitarist Frank Potenza, who was a member of the Gene Harris Quartet from 1996 until the pianist’s untimely death in 2000, has dedicated his second album on Azica Records to his late friend and former employer.
Mar 3, 2021 · Old, New, Borrowed, & Blue,Potenza’s latest release, is a wonderful testament to the long honored tradition of the Organ Trio as he “channels” those who came before him in a swinging session of ten tunes that really live up to the CD title.
