Generations

Generations is an original jazz CD featuring three genertions of the Hosford family -- Frank, Paul, and Thomas & Angela. Generations marks not only the culmination of Frank's musical career but also his teenage grandson Thomas' debut on vibraphone.

Recorded in part in the nursing home where Frank spent his final years, Generations features fourteen compositions by Frank and Paul. Though rooted in the Kansas City style of jazz and reflecting many influences, the Hosford's music -- which has evolved over a period of decades -- has a unique style all its own.

Generations features Frank on piano and organ; Paul on string bass, guitar, flute, drums/percussion and electric piano; and Thomas on vibraphone. Thomas' sister Angela plays flute on Pickle Puss and the family is also joined by long-time friend Rich Hughes on trumpet & flugelhorn and Thomas' band director, Whitney Paulson on violin.

Genertion's diverse melodies and moods -- from the straight-ahead Sailin' to the rich and contemplative What Might Have Been -- have been described as "marvelous, " "magical" and "a great musical treat." Though Frank did not live to see Generations completed, through this once-in-a-lifetime collaboration his rich musical legacy lives on.