Frank Gambale

The Profile

Frank Gambale is an Australian jazz fusion guitarist known for his blistering technique and fluid harmony, a key member of the Chick Corea Elektric Band and a prolific solo artist.

Pioneered economy and sweep picking; member of the Chick Corea Elektric Band; recorded with Vital Information; released numerous solo albums and instructional materials since the mid-1980s.

Three reviews spotlight Gambale’s range: the acoustic, elegant Natural High; the melodic, rhythmically rich Coming to Your Senses; and Raison d’Etre, which explores a new guitar tuning and splits between fusion and jazz. Performances by Otmaro Ruiz, Alain Caron, Mike Shapiro, and a cameo by Billy Cobham are praised. Overall sentiment skews strongly positive.