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"Frank Ponzio's fingers began dancing on the piano keys, and another jazz concert was under way."
Vincent Mallozzi New York Times

"What I with appreciate most about Frank Ponzio is his genuine sincerity towards  and "across the footlights" connection his audience. .... his rapport with the audience is a key aspect of the total performance .... He warmly invites his audience to enter his world and experience the same passion for the music that he personifies."
—Lawrence J. Knowles, Ph.D., Director of Arts, John Addison Concert Hall.  Fort Washington, MD.

"Frank Ponzio is a master musician, composer and artist of top quality."
Jacques d'Amboise, National Dance Institute.

"Alex and Frank are both versatile and vivacious pianists, with captivating musicality, presenting a seamless and stylized performance."
—Robertaonthearts.com    Patelson Music House, NYC

All4One Piano Duo is a musical treat—their personality shines through their music as they juxtapose classical and jazz and their anecdotes that accompany each piece are educational and entertaining.”
--Chandra Marciano    Steinway & Sons

"His unique style, impeccable technique, and engaging personality make Frank an audience favorite. Mr. Ponzio is a consummate artist who truly enjoys performing."
—Dr. Jan Prokop, Music Director, St. Bartholomew's Church, New York

"I am so taken with the force and power of Frank Ponzio's presence at the keyboard."
Marilyn Sygrove, President, Sygrove Associates, Inc., New York

"The gentle, easy kindness that you showed all of the children was a gift.
I thank you for everything."

—Agnes McConologue, Senior Physical Therapist at PS199, wheelchair class

"I am so grateful to you for your support, your commitment, your musical excellence, your sense of humor . . . You always give so much more than the 'required' amount, and for that I am extremely grateful".
Ellen Weinstein, Artistic Director, National Dance

"The easy manner in which you spoke to the audience and joked with them was just right. You could see it in their response to you.
Upon leaving, our audience said your concert was the best of the season."
Nadine Connors Cultural Program Specialist Gold Hall, Long Island, NY  - All4One Duo Piano Concert

"Here, those songs are interpreted by a quartet that puts obvious knowledge and love into their performances."   "Her voice is full and expressive" 
—Kyle O'Brien, Jazz Society of Oregon
  re: West 73rd - The Kurt Weill Project

"The audience is still raving about Mr. Ponzio's talent, as well as his warm and wonderful presentation."
—Ophrah Listokin, Cultural Arts Director, JCC on the Palisades, Tenafly, N.J.

"The instrumentalists are generally laidback rather than forceful. They
are exploratory with the music, rarely satisfied to just restate the basic melody."

Rob Lester, Talkin' Broadway Sound Advice: A Collection of Collections Singing the Praises of           Songwriters - Kurt Weill Project

"I too was stunned by the show - Ms. Prokop is a natural born cabaret performer - eloquent vocals, exciting song choices and a total command of the stage and the room.
And the chemistry between vocalist and musical director is simply the best in cabaret.
This is a must-see cabaret.
  BRAVA! "

—Stu Hamstra, CABARETHOTLINEONLINE

"The Century Singers have been loud in praise of your piano, and what a pleasure it was to work with you. For my part, I am also very aware of how much imagination you brought to the just-right arrangements and direction of the musicians. It all made for a show that was boffo. We couldn't have done it without you."
Stowe Phelps, The Century Club, New York

"His CD is a finely tuned tour of American tunes . . . ."
—Gina Salamone, The Brooklyn Skyline

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

"Rosemary Loar is one terrific singer and she shows off every aspect of her emotional vocabulary at the Metro Room. Her vocals were all on the money and Ponzio's arrangements served her well indeed."
John Hogland Cabaret Hotline, Metropolitan Room at Gotham

"Make Your Move, Dear is an instant classic."
Review of an original song in Songwriter's Monthly

"The emphasis here is a musical investigation of Weill's work, probing his melodies and rhythms, moving the songs in unexpected directions, searching for new discoveries. The performance radiates the sense of passion, collaboration, and curiosity that fuel any worthy artistic project."
nytheatre.com  Jason Jacobs       re: West 73rd - The Kurt Weill Project   

"I consider him to be an artist of rare quality . . . who is on the brink of a major career."
William Riley, Vocal coach to Teresa Stratas, Celine Dion, Faith Hill

"I've been looking a lifetime for the best pianist, and now I've finally 
found what I've been looking for."
—Phil Donahue