Frank Vicari (died New York City, October 20 2006) was a New York-based jazz saxophonist.
After serving in the Air Force from 1951-55, where he played in various service bands, Vicari returned to New York City and played in various bands until he joined Maynard Ferguson's big band in 1960.[1] When the Ferguson band was dismantled in 1965, Vicari briefly joined Buddy Rich but that same year joined Woody Herman and his Thundering Herd [1] and remained until 1970.
Closely associated with New York's vibrant music scene of the 70s and 80s, Vicari frequently played alongside fellow NY-based session and studio musicians such as Steve Gadd, Mike Mainieri, Randy and Michael Brecker, etc.
Among the many artists and groups Vicari played and/or recorded with are Dave Matthews, the White Elephant Orchestra, George Benson, Tony Bennett, Dionne Warwick, Billy Eckstein, Tom Waits, John Lennon, Woody Herman, and the Saturday Night Live Band.[2]