ARTIST BIOS
Rebecca Coupe Franks made a strong impression in the early '90's with her two albums for the Justice label, 'Suit of Armor' and 'All of a Sudden' - which feature a host of well-known jazz greats such as Joe Henderson, Javon Jackson, Ben Riley and Leni Stern. Other recordings include Bill Cosby's 'My Appreciation' and Herb Ellis' 'Down Home Blues'. Rebecca's compositions have earned her the title of being a leading innovator in jazz. From winning acclaim in the John Lennon International Song Writing Contest, to television shows (Melrose Place, Law and Order, Beverly Hills 90210) and film (Sundance Film Festival) using her original music, Rebecca's compositions are getting airtime in an increasing number of arenas. Rebecca's release; 'Exhibition: Tribute to Joe Henderson' is a superb blend of her melodic and memorable compositions combined with her expressive and exciting trumpet playing - all written to honor Rebecca's friend and mentor, the late, great tenor saxophonist, Joe Henderson. 'Exhibition' features Sylvia Cuenca - drums, Essiet Okon Essiet - bass, Adam Schulman - piano, and Rebecca Coupe Franks - trumpet and compositions. Her newest CD by Rebecca & her Groove Mobile, '100 per cent,' was put together from a vision Rebecca had driving across the country in her 1967 Ford truck, with her upright piano in the back. A unique sound of jazz, blues and soul that embraces her trumpet playing and composition skills, listen to it more than once to reveal the heart and passion Rebecca has put into it.
Story behind the song:
"Ella Skye" is the name of my daughter. This song was written with lyrics and as a instrumental. The version on the High Meadow Songs compilation is a duet of acoustic guitar and flugel horn, recorded live in the studio. Rebecca Coupe Franks on Flugelhorn, Freddie Byrant featured on Guitar.
Composer: Rebecca Coupe Franks/ RCF Publishing 2007
Lyric version: myspace.com/rebeccacoupefranks
