Frank started his studies on the accordion under the direction of Al Rush at Symphony School of Music in Chicago Heights at the age of seven.

He won a first place trophy at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Illinois and was hooked on the accordion ever since.

After graduating with a double major of Finance and Management from Eastern Illinois University, he decided to continue his passion - music studies. So, he began private lessons from the late accordion & piano great Ed Baldacci. This is where he learned harmony training as well as advanced technical studies.

Currently, Frank plays his Roland RD 300 SX digital piano and an Imperial accordion. He has his own jazz combo. He plays most of the best hotels in Chicago and can be found every Wednesday and Thursday playing piano and strolling with his accordion from table to table at Sanfratello's Restaurant in Tinley Park, Illinois. He also enjoys learning about recording. Frank spends all of his free time with his family. His favorite accordion players are Manny Quartucci and Mike Alongi.

Frank lists as his major influence - Denny Pirani - professional composer/arranger and player - saxophone and flute. Also very instrumental to the growth of Frank are the following musicians: Mike Annis (clarinet), Len Mazza (alto) Al Monocchio, Nick Gerekaris, Kerry Mott, Jimi Henry, Jimmy Schoettle and Kenny Bopp (guitarists extraordinaire), drummers Neil and Eric Holmquist and Tim Skorupa and bassists Bobby Day and Pete Fabionneri. Most of his piano influence is attributed to Ray Napoleion, Ed Kalnins, Kevin Kreis, Joni Henry and Chris Ussery.

Finally, Frank would like to thank his wife Sharon - who is an actress & dancer with The Drama Group of Chicago Heights, his talented performing children - daughter Nina and son Vincent. But, most of all, Frank would like to thank his parents Frank & Dorothy Rossi, of Chicago Heights, who have sacrificed many years to buy the lessons and costly musical equipment. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! One more thank you is to Frank's Godparents Annette & Ross Nordstrom, who started this whole music thing by dropping Frank's name in a glass jar at the Symphony School of Music - which awarded Frank 6 free accordion lessons! SEE YOU AT THE TOP!