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RAT PACK JAZZ

WHO IS FRANK LAMPHERE?

Frank Lamphere is a talented and charismatic singer possessing a smooth yet powerful baritone. A veritable mixture of Dean Martin, Jack Jones, Frank Sinatra, with a sprinkling of Buddy Greco (for those in the know). Not "just a singer" but an all around entertainer who can equally bring the house down with his quick wit as he does with a thrilling high note. One thing that truly separates Frank from many of his contemporaries is his ability to "swing". This cannot be faked! Either a singer has it or he doesn't! Most don't! It's that innate ability for a singer to truly feel the rhythm or pulse of a song and to either direct it or go with it. It's the reason you can dance perfectly while a particular singer does his thing versus another singer who "messes you up". One more noteworthy fact is that Frank has a repertoire of over 2000 songs, which is one of the largest of any performer in the country. Most of the Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin catalogue and most standards can be performed.

Frank Lamphere has had great success performing in many restaurants and nightclubs. Major highlights include:
The Flame of Countryside on the real Route 66. For a year Frank was the hired vocalist with the renowned Johnny Gabor Trio. He frequently performs with his own trio to standing room only crowds at the popular jazz venue Green Dolphin Street. On Friday nights in 2003-2004 Frank fronted the jazz quartet at the "5" star, Peninsula Hotel on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. He has also performed in numerous concerts, including the Jimmy Dorsey big band tribute at the Performing Arts Center of the College of DuPage.

Frank Lamphere is no stranger to the recording studio. His first project, an enthusiastically received demo, was followed in 2002 by a full blown recording project of 13 songs. "Ain't Love A Kick" with all the lyrics written by the great lyricist Sammy Cahn, has received national and international airplay.

"Your music was timeless and will remain in our hearts forever"
- Dennis & Lorise

"Thanks for putting on a great show and for the fantastic of your group"
- Rick

"Just thought we'd take the opportunity to thank you one more time for the sensational job
you and the band did at our anniversary party at Old Orchard Country Club on January 15th.
We're still getting calls and messages about how great the music was that night. And people
are still waxing amazed at the quality of the work, both your singing (and emceeing), and the
absolutely terrific players you had. Indeed even the facility's bartender pulled me aside at the
end of the night to thank me, for having you gentlemen to play. Turns out she's a serious jazz
lover and was veritably sent to heaven by the music. Her comment: "You wouldn't believe the
junk I have to stand here and listen to every week... thank you for bringing these guys here."
I don't think it could be said any better than that. On top of all that, you were most pleasant and
professional to work with and we're looking forward to doing it again."
- Mary Jo & Bill