Franco Z -- Z-BOP!

Frog's Song



Credits
Music Credits: William Harry Harding
Producer Credits: Franco Z
Publisher Credits: Garden Oak Press
Performance Credits: Z-BOP!
Description
Short Song Description:
Upbeat tribute to tenor sax great Ben Webster, whose nickname was Frog.
Long Song Description:
Tenor Sax soloist and Z-BOP! leader Franco Z's favorite was BenWebster, whose nickname was Frog. The song was written as a tribute to Webster.
Story Behind the Song:
Few saxophonists had the phrasing and lyricism of Ben Webster, whose nickname was Frog. In this tribute to Webster, Franco Z (on tenor sax0 attempts to capture the essence of Webster's phrasing and playfulness.
Metadata
Song Length 4:51
Primary Genre Jazz-Classic
Secondary Genre Jazz-Lounge
Tempo / Feel Medium Fast (131 - 150)
Lead Vocal Instrumental
Subject Matter 1 Musician
Subject Matter 2 Laugh, Smile
Mood 1 In High Spirits
Mood 2 Cheerful
Similar Artist 1 Miles Davis
Similar Artist 2 Duke Ellington
Language No Language
Era 2000 and later