Henry "Skipper" Franklin and Crew
Henry Franklin, "The Skipper" - Jazz Bassist:
Born October 1st, 1940, Henry Franklin is a native of Los Angeles whose earliest memories of jazz were through his father, Sammy Franklin, a renowned trumpeter and bandleader.
There are more than 100 albums on which Henry appears, with many of them produced under his leadership. They include: The Skipper and The Skipper at Home (Black Jazz label), Three Card Molly, Bassic Instincts, The Hunter, Bass Encounters (Resurgent Music label), Colemanology, Ears Wide Open, Three Worlds, A Musical Tribute to Gene Harris featuring Three More Sounds, Summer Serenade (Beezwax Records), Shalabongo, We Came to Play (Jeru Records), Tribal Dance (Catalyst Records), Blue Lights (Ovation Records), Sakura (WJ3 Records), All God's Children (SP Records), Music to the 5th Power (SP Records), 3Bop (SP Records), and If We Should Meet Again (SP Records). Henry also published a method book for all bass players entitled, Bassically Yours.
Henry Franklin, "The Skipper" - Jazz Bassist:
Born October 1st, 1940, Henry Franklin is a native of Los Angeles whose earliest memories of jazz were through his father, Sammy Franklin, a renowned trumpeter and bandleader.
There are more than 100 albums on which Henry appears, with many of them produced under his leadership. They include: The Skipper and The Skipper at Home (Black Jazz label), Three Card Molly, Bassic Instincts, The Hunter, Bass Encounters (Resurgent Music label), Colemanology, Ears Wide Open, Three Worlds, A Musical Tribute to Gene Harris featuring Three More Sounds, Summer Serenade (Beezwax Records), Shalabongo, We Came to Play (Jeru Records), Tribal Dance (Catalyst Records), Blue Lights (Ovation Records), Sakura (WJ3 Records), All God's Children (SP Records), Music to the 5th Power (SP Records), 3Bop (SP Records), and If We Should Meet Again (SP Records). Henry also published a method book for all bass players entitled, Bassically Yours.
The Skipper has performed for over ten years with his group at The Mission Inn in Riverside, California. His presence there is especially appreciated. He also continues to produce artists on his SP Label - including his latest CD Oh, What a Beautiful Morning! - to keep his and the world's love of jazz alive.
Contact The Skipper (951) 943-4740 for a copy of his newest CD!
Evening of Straight Jazz, The Skipper and Crew Admission: Free
Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Mission Inn Presidential Lounge 3649 Mission Inn Avenue Riverside, CA 92501
Jazz at the Merc Admission: $15 Henry Duo: Theo Saunders - piano Henry Franklin - bass
Thursday, May 21, 2009 7:30 p.m.
The Mercantile 42051 Main Street Temecula, CA 92501 951.308.6377
Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival, Skipper and Crew, Admission: $35
July 10 - 12, 2009
Temecula, California
Kanjiz Jazz Festival Skipper and Crew
September 9 - 15, 2009
Kanjiz Jazz Festival Serbia
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