A frontline that delivers in-the-pocket, grooving jazz that will have you moaning with approval for over an hour with their latest effort... AllAboutJazz

A great new release and all jazz fans should add it to their collections...non-stop swing, with a deep pocket and a thriving pulse.Frost's arranging and composing skills are formidable to say the least..breathes new life into standards...highest recommendation... JazzImprovMagazine

The bands early success wasnt a fluke...recalls the powerhouse bands Charles Earland led..
Neil Tesser, Jazz Critic

Swings with verve, wit and is brimming with talent... Homerun! Bob Collins, The Jazz Cafe, WHRU

A fun set played by a versatile groups.....excellent soloists...they add color, swing and creativity to the music... AllMusic.com

Amazing saxophonist and gifted composer, Frost knows how to get the best out of this all-star ensemble...a masterful mesh of solid swing....Cadence Magazine

Great stuff..really enjoy the CD! Art Lange, jazz critic, Chicago Jazz Festival Committee and former JJA president.

A special treat....completely contemporary in outlook, the music maintains a vibrant spirit (of) 1960s-hip.... Chicago Jazz Magazine

OVER 4 MONTHS CONSISTENT AIRPLAY US, CANADA & INTERNET
CMJ Chart DEBUT at #13 and Top 100 JazzWeek Chart

Once again released on the Blujazz label, the CD found itself in the Top 12 of the College Music Journal within 2 weeks amongst heavy hitters like Jason Moran, Diana Krall, Keith Jarrett, Dr. Lonnie Smith , Madeleine Peyroux and Medeski Scofield Martin and Wood. On October 11, 2006 MFP found themselves chartbound by Mediaguide/ NPR JazzWeek charts. The CD has remained in regular play for 4+ months, with 70% of reporting stations playing cuts from the new CD.

2007 GRAMMY QUALIFYING BALLOT NOMINEE
JAZZ ~ Best Instrumental Album by Duo or Group, Comin' Straight At Ya', MikeFrostProject

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Playing a range of jazz classics from the likes of John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Dexter Gordon to modern day sounds of such artists as Branford Marsalis and Michael Brecker to original compositions, guests will enjoy the best jazz music performed by some of Chicago�s most well known and respected players.

Though mostly booked for their energetic, interpretive mainstage performance style, they are also more than happy to play as background music when appropriate. From a large corporate gathering to an intimate wedding cocktail hour, from large jazz festivals to eclectic corner clubs, this group has around-the-world experience and intimate atmosphere adaptability offering a wonderful addition to any event they play.

This collection of successful full-time performers, world toured musicians and music educators is led by Chicago born and raised sax player, Michael Frost. A graduate of DePaul University, Mike studied saxophone on scholarship under Bob Black, Hobie Grimes and jazz virtuoso Joe Daly. In the years since, he has been gainfully employed as a full time player and executive in the Windy City music scene.

Their debut CD "Nothing Smooth About It" enjoyed airplay on hundreds of NPR,jazz and college stations across the country, in Canada and on MusicChoice And JazzWorks Satellite Networks. When the time came for this debut effort, major input on the direction of the group comes from a shared vision with jazz linguist guitarist Bill Boris, who is also on staff at Columbia College (Chicago). Add to that a lifetime of playing alongside trumpeter (and older brother) Steve Frost, the attentive ear and creative playing hands of Tom Vaitsas, the reliable timing of Dave Bernat�s drumming and the worldly percussion work of multi-talented Tim Mulvenna and you end up with a reflection of such seasoned musicianship.

"A great sound. Great fit for our club. Easy to work with, staff loves them, patrons love them - really respond to them. Love having them here."
~Scott Chisolm, owner, Andys Jazz Club, Chicago

WBEZ Top 20 Jazz CDs of 2004

"Frost takes his time as he perfectly lingers over the melody.....flawlessly toned....they well deserve a national platform." Ollie Bivins, reviewer,AllAboutJazz-LA/SFBay/Chicago.