"Tony Savage calls him the most influential teacher they have at Maytan. Many of his students are top players in the Reno music scene today."

The List: 101 Who Mattered

From A-Z, these are some of the many people who've had a major influenceon the musical world of Northern Nevada
By Brent Busboom

Frank Perry has been teaching at Maytan Music Center since 1980.He works with players of all ages, and teaches all instruments associated with Big Band and small group playing. He does Honor Band preparations and solo ensembles. Perry even has student sit-ins with his small jazz group.

An accomplished player, Perry has played with:The Reno Jazz Orchestra; The Natalie Cole Show; Larry Machado; Sammy Davis Jr.; The Ella Fitzgerald Show; The Bob Hope Show; Les Brown; Harry James; The Glen Miller Band.