p, vn, 1907-1941 US, Sumner, Illinois
Musician of Jazz and Blues
A.k.a. Franklyn Taft Melrose Broadway Rastus
American jazz pianist, violinist and bandleader. Recorded with : Junie and Jimmie Cobb, Johnny Dodds, Jimmy Bertrand, "Beale Street Washboard Band", "Windy Rhythm Kings", "Kansas City Tin Roof Stompers", "Cellar Boys" and as a leader. Born : November 26, 1907 in Sumner, Illinois. Died : September 01, 1941 in Hammond, Indiana. Brother of Walter Melrose and Lester Melrose
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Bluesiana | Frank Melrose | 2006 | Compil. |
Piano Jazz Vol. 2: Barrel House And Boogie Woogie | Jelly Roll Morton, Mary Lou Williams, Alexander Hill, James Price Johnson, Frank Melrose | 1955 | Compil. |
Jelly Roll Stomp / Pass The Jug | Frank Melrose | 1929 | Album |
Piano Jazz Volume 2: Barrel House And Boogie Woogie | Jelly Roll Morton, Mary Lou Williams, Alexander Hill, James Price Johnson, Frank Melrose | Compil. | |
Chicago Piano | Frank Melrose, Cassino Simpson | Album |