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prominent venues and on every talk show and publicity
outlet imaginable. Traveling the globe with Buble’s big
band was a memorable experience for Napoleon. He
told us of a funny conversation from the road, “One time
when I was with Michael Buble’s band, we were on a
snowy bus ride through the Swiss Alps. We took a vote
on who we would cannibalize first if the bus broke down-
everyone picked me!” The jokes and fun on the road
helped to make touring that much better. “That is a fun
group of guys, I had a ball”, Napoleon reminisces. Napo-
leons work with a slew of amazing artists and mentors
has shaped his current sound and work ethic.

Dedicated to the progression of his music, Napoleon
explains, “When I have free time on tour, which doesn't
always happen, I practice”. If there is one thing that you
realize when learning of the life of Randy Napoleon it
is that he has the most genuine passion and fervor for
his craft. Currently, as a member of The Freddy Cole
Quartet, Napoleon plays gigs throughout the country
alongside the renowned American Jazz pianist and
singer Freddy Cole. Freddy Cole, who is the brother of
Nat King Cole and uncle to Natalie Cole, has become
a great teacher and friend to Randy. “Many of the
musicians who have taken me under their wing have af- This is a recipe from the renowned Busalacchi
fected me…. I've been extremely lucky to be around the Restaurants.... you will love it!
genuine article throughout my whole career”, Napoleon
reveals. This is an obvious fact when one becomes
familiar with those that have influenced Napoleon. It is Red Snapper Oreganato
with the guidance of musical mentors such as Freddy
Cole, Curtis Boyd, Rodney Whitaker, Paul Keller, and San Diego Woman
Benny Green, that Napoleon was able to find his own 6-7 oz Red Snapper Filet
voice. 1/4 tsp. oregano
The Randy Napoleon Trio is a true expression of that 1/4 lemon squeezed
voice. As a guitarist, composer, and arranger of The Extra Virgin Olive Oil to dredge 45
Randy Napoleon Trio, Randy has the ability to express Panko Crumbs to dredge
his own musical viewpoint along with Elias Bailey on Salt and pepper
bass and Phil Stewart on drums. Whether it’s beside Crushed chili flakes
Freddy Cole or as the leader for The Randy Napoleon Fresh Italian parsley
Trio, you must take the opportunity to see Randy live. 1 oz Extra Virgin Olive Oil
When asked of his plans for the future, Randy says, “I 1/8 lemon wedge
want to play the guitar better than I could yesterday”.
With the talent and work ethic of Randy Napoleon, we Add salt and pepper and crushed chili
are sure that won’t be a flakes and fresh Italian parsley to Panko
problem.
Crumbs
To listen to Randy’s mu- Dip Filet In EVOO. Dredge in panko
sic or learn more about crumbs.. Add 1 oz EVOO to cold pan,
his upcoming perfor- then add filet to bake. When finished add
mances visit: oregano and 1/4 lemon juiced. Serve with
www.RandyNapoleon. lemon wedge.
com or www.Myspace.
com/RandyNapoleon
To purchase Randy’s
newest album, “Between
Friends” visit Amazon.
com.
March/April 2010