Programs

Frank Ponzio Trio      You Are the Sunshine of My Life .mp3         more mps

The trio is known for its fresh approach to old and new standards and for its original compositions. Featuring Mark Peterson (bassist for Cassandra Wilson) and Vito Lesczak (drummer for Andy Bey and Jon Hendricks & Annie Ross), the trio's next CD will be released on the CAP label this year.

"From their entrance onto the stage to their final bow the trio's mastery of the music's style and form were exceptional, keeping a very appreciative audience rapt for over two hours, including myself. The choice of musical selection was always geared toward both entertaining and educating the audience, sometimes a difficult balance to maintain."                              —Lawrence J. Knowles, Ph.D., Director of Arts, John Addison
                                                      Concert Hall. Fort Washington, MD.

Solo Piano         They Can't Take That Away From Me.mp3    (see solo piano cd)  

Frank's unique solo concert programs combine great American standards with entertaining commentary and anecdotes about the composers as well as the songs' historical and social context. Frank’s signature interpretations will  transport you on a personal journey through this rich heritage, from George Gershwin and Duke Ellington to James Taylor and Stevie Wonder.

"I cannot believe we were able to get such a great artist for our concert series. It was wonderful. He even gave us a chance to ask questions about the music he performed. I'm still getting raves on the program and requests to have you back."      —Fred Frye, Presbyterian Church of Ridgewood, NJ

Vocal Music:   ( New show, Quando Swing, featuring the vocalist, Rosemary Loar! )

Music of Kurt Weill #Cgo to Kurt Weill Page

The Kurt Weill Project celebrates one of the most versatile and accomplished theater composers of the 20th century. The creative and story-telling renditions of songs including Speak Low, My Ship, Lost In the Stars, and Lonely House, are instantly accessible to the Jazz, Broadway, and Classical listener. The trio, with the vocalist Hilary Gardner, has recently performed in New York and the John Addison Concert Hall in Maryland. The Cd is now available.

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I'm Flying: The Magical, Musical World of Mary Martin. Frank joins musical forces with renowned vocalist Jan Prokop in their new show. Jan and Frank celebrate the life and career of this beloved lady of the American Musical Theater –from her Texas childhood and her magnificent Broadway debut to her 4 Tony awards. Enjoy the songs that made Mary Martin famous - "My Heart Belongs To Daddy",     "I Gotta Crow", "My Favorite Things", "Do Re Mi" and many more.

BEST 25 CABARET SHOWS OF 2002 RECIPIENT 
"Ms. Prokop is a natural born cabaret performer: eloquent vocals, exciting song choices and a total command of the stage and and the chemistry between vocalist and music director is simply the best in cabaret."                          —Stu Hamstra, CabaretHotlineOnLine

Alex Wu, classical pianist, and Frank Ponzio present a special program culled from the diverse music of the Americas— from the spirituals of H. T. Burleigh and the Latin rhythms of Landestoy and Jobim to the "old" standards of Gershwin and the "new" standards of James Taylor and Stevie Wonder.  Alex and Frank take turns performing classical and jazz music, and discuss the connections between the two musical styles.  It's a unique and memorable evening.

The journey through changing styles of music was great fun . . . and the the mix of classics with jazz was perfect."   —Robert Perretti, Steinway and Sons

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