Frank Capp (Francis Cappuccio, August 20, 1931 – September 12, 2017) was an American jazz drummer. Capp also played on numerous rock and roll sessions and is considered to be a member of The Wrecking Crew.

Capp was born August 20, 1931 in Worcester, Massachusetts. He began playing with Stan Kenton starting in 1951 and remained with Kenton for some time. Later he joined Neal Hefti's group. He often accompanied Peggy Lee on some of her road dates and subsequently came to Los Angeles where he joined Billy May and recorded with The Wrecking Crew. Together with Nat Pierce he founded the Capp/Pierce Juggernaut Big Band in 1975.

Frank complained that rock drummers had ruined drum hardware. By playing harder than jazz drummers, cymbal stands were built heavier over the years. Frank said, "I used to be able to move my entire drum kit by myself on the NYC subway."



Selected discography

With Chet Baker

Albert's House (Beverly Hills, 1969)

With Herbie Harper Quintet

Five Brothers (Tampa Records, 1955)

With Stan Kenton

City of Glass (Capitol, 1951)
Popular Favorites by Stan Kenton (Capitol, 1953)
This Modern World (Capitol, 1953)

With Michael Nesmith

The Wichita Train Whistle Sings (Dot, 1968)

With Jack Nitzsche

Heart Beat (Soundtrack) (Capitol, 1980)

With Anita O'Day

In a Mellow Tone (Kayo, 1989)

With Joe Pass

A Sign of the Times (World Pacific, 1965)

With André Previn

King Size! (Contemporary, 1959)
Dinah Sings, Previn Plays (Capitol, 1959) - with Dinah Shore
Like Previn! (Contemporary, 1960)
André Previn and J. J. Johnson (Columbia, 1961) - with J. J. Johnson
Duet (Columbia, 1962) - with Doris Day

With Shorty Rogers

Shorty Rogers Meets Tarzan (MGM, 1960)

With Bud Shank

Girl in Love (World Pacific, 1966)
Bud Shank Plays Music from Today's Movies (World Pacific, 1967)

With Sonny and Cher

"The Beat Goes On" (Atlantic/Atco, 1967)

With Ben Webster

The Warm Moods (Reprise, 1961)
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