Several years after launching his career as a Smooth Jazz artist under the moniker Frank di Angelis with the album FRANKLY, multi-talented composer/musician Frank Van Engelen, redubbed Diangelis, has been on a high energy roll, dropping four explosive pop/soul inflected singles in 2025 alone. His latest, "Life is High," is an infectiously funkified, whimsically swinging, horn-drenched gem showcasing his unique trademark production style he calls "The Steely Dan Effect." Like the legendary duo, he finds the perfect musicians to bring each track to life rather than using a fixed lineup. On "Life Is High," he complements his foundational keyboard magic, witty lyrics and all-encompassing sonic architecture with key contributions by talented lead vocalist Esmee Peters, a punchy sax solo and an exotic, flamenco flavored guitar feature, making life high fidelity!
