Frank Proto

Double bass, Composer

1941 –

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Who is Frank Proto?

Frank Proto is an American composer and bassist. Proto was born on July 18, 1941, Brooklyn, New York. Double bass student of Fred Zimmermann and David Walter. He is a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music in 1966 with a Master of Music. A self-taught composer, Proto has played and composed for a wide range of ensembles and soloists including Dave Brubeck, Eddie Daniels, Duke Ellington, Cleo Laine, Sherrill Milnes, Gerry Mulligan, Roberta Peters, Francois Rabbath, Ruggiero Ricci, Doc Severinsen and Richard Stoltzman.

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Born
Jul 18, 1941
Brooklyn
Also known as
  • Proto, Frank
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • Manhattan School of Music

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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