Career
The 'Gambale Sweep Picking Technique' continues to inspire generations of musicians.
As jazz legend, Chick Corea, describes Frank 'He is one of the most incredible guitarists on the planet. Everything he touches with his guitar turns gold – always has.' While John McLaughlin’s tongue-in-cheek response to his finesse is 'I’d like to cut his hands off.'
A musician's musician, gifted composer, brilliant innovator and author of numerous instructional books and DVDs, Frank continues to reach unprecedented sonic and technical heights. His six string prowess and seemingly limitless vision point towards an exciting future of ground breaking music.
Whether Gambale is touring the world with his Fusion Jazz Trio, the Natural High Trio, his new vocal group Soulmine, or joining forces in an iconic jazz super group, Frank continues to amaze audiences around the world.
Discography
Studio albums
1985: Brave New Guitar
1987: A Present for the Future
1990: Thunder from Down Under
1991: Note Worker
1993: The Great Explorers
1994: Passages
1995: Thinking Out Loud
2000: Coming to Your Senses
2004: Raison D'être
2006: Natural High
2010: Natural Selection
Live albums
1989: Live!
2001: Resident Alien – Live Bootlegs
2002: Absolutely Live - In Poland
2007: Made in Australia (with Virgil Donati and Ric Fierabracci)
Compilation albums
2006: Best of Jazz & Rock Fusion
2006: Best of the Smooth Jazz Side
2006: Best of the Acoustic Side
The Mark Varney Project
1990: Truth in Shredding (with Allan Holdsworth)
1991: Centrifugal Funk (with Brett Garsed and Shawn Lane)
Stuart Hamm and Steve Smith
1998: Show Me What You Can Do
2000: The Light Beyond
2002: GHS 3
Maurizio Colonna
2000: Imagery Suite (Also known as Playgame)
2005: Live (with Maurizio Colonna)
2007: Bon Voyage
Chick Corea Elektric Band
1987: Light Years
1988: Eye of the Beholder
1990: Inside Out
1991: Beneath the Mask
1996: The Songs of West Side Story
2004: To the Stars
2004: Chick Corea Elektric Band Live at Montreux DVD
GRP
1988: GRP Super Live in Concert
Vital Information
1988: Fiafiaga
1991: Vital Live
1992: Easier Done Than Said
1996: Ray Of Hope
1998: Where We Come From
2000: Live Around the World
2000: Live From Mars
2002: Show 'em Where You Live
2004: Come On In
Video releases
1988: Monster Licks & Speed Picking
1991: Modes: No More Mystery
1997: Improvisation Made Easier
2000: Chopbuilder: The Ultimate Guitar Workout
2003: Concert with Class
2007: Acoustic Improvisation
Instructional books
The Frank Gambale Technique Book Part I
The Frank Gambale Technique Book Part II
Improvisation Made Easier
The Best of Frank Gambale