David Becker & Derek Frank

David Becker & Derek Frank

David Becker interviews and performs several jams with Derek Frank who has performed for various late night shows and currently works with Gwen Stefani, Shania Twain, Dirty Diamond and many others!
Getting Your Improvising Into Shape
Duration: 15:40

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