After establishing himself in the little community, Frank gradually started making his way over the ridge into Aspen to find pianos to play (at the Copper Kettle and Andre’s and the Galena Street Restaurant) where he could share the spirit of his new life through his music. He would play anywhere, anytime, just for the joy of it, but the joy was contagious and Frank started getting paying gigs. And he’s been playing ever since; not only for 18 years at Syzygy, one of Aspen’s premier restaurants, but wherever the work took him.

Music is in Frank’s blood, and also apparently in his blood line.

Frank’s daughter, Rose Todaro, is a symphony violinist with a conservatory degree from Oberlin College and has performed with many classical and pop superstars, from Luciano Pavarotti to Natalie Cole. Frank's granddaughter, Juliet Simms, entered the Aspen music scene a few years ago with a debut concert at Zele Music Café and a gig with local folk icon Jimmy Dykann. Signed to Sony's Epic Records and then to RCA, Juliet has just released her first full-length album. Frank’s son, Anthony Todaro, picked up the bass at age 13 and is now an accomplished rock and jazz bassist and Frank’s grandson, Tommy Simms, has written and produced hundreds of songs in his own studio and with the critically acclaimed Southern band Win Win Winter. Tommy also produced and recorded all of sister Juliet's early recordings, as well as Frank’s collection of jazz and American standards.

If you asked Frank if he "found himself" in the mountains of Colorado, he would say that he counts himself lucky to be with his lovely wife Melody for over 30 years, among good friends, with a family of artists, in beautiful surroundings, doing what he loves. Did he find himself?

Frank is now regarded as a premier Aspen Piano Player, and you can still hear the adventure and discovery of his early days every time he plays.