Frank McComb (US)

www.frankmccomb.info
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Frank McCombFrank McComb is a soul singer and keyboardist. Often compared to Donny Hathaway and Stevie Wonder, McComb has collaborated with many renowned recording artists including Prince, Chaka Khan, Teddy Pendergrass, Gerald Levert, and Teena Marie. His virtuoso piano and organ work has made him an underground favourite on the soul and jazz scenes and a highly sought after session player. In 1995, McComb heard that Branford Marsalis was looking for singers to perform in his funky jazz project Buckshot LeFonque which featured McComb alongside his legendary ensemble of artists and collaborators which included DJ Premier and Maya Angelou. He later formed Boobeescoot Music, built a home recording studio and launched a website, www.frankmccomb.info to promote his music.

• Frank McComb performs on the Mbira Stage on Friday, August 26 and Saturday, August 27.