Frank Signorelli

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Frank Signorelli (24 May 1901-5 December 1975) was an US jazz pianist of the 1920s. He was a founder member of the Original Memphis Five in 1917, then joined the Original Dixieland Jazz Band briefly in 1921. In 1927 he played in Adrian Rollini's New York ensemble, and subsequently worked with Eddie Lang, Bix Beiderbecke, Matty Malneck and Paul Whiteman. In 1936-38 he played in the revived version of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band. He recorded with Phil Napoleon in 1946 and with Miff Mole in 1958.

As a songwriter, Signorelli composed "I'll Never Be the Same", "Stairway to the Stars", and "A Blues Serenade".

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• Scott Yanow, Frank Signorelli at All Music Guide