Frank Lamphere
Frank Lamphere has been honing his swinging style during his 25+ year singing career in the specialized genre nowadays referred to as traditional pop. This style which he learned or more like "absorbed" from the titans of popular music, aka male vocalists prior to 1970: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Jack Jones, Buddy Greco, Tony Bennett and others.
Music career highlights include four CDs released, radio and television commercials, steadies at top jazz clubs in Chicago, headlining numerous Rat Pack themed shows across the Midwest, high-profile corporate and private gigs from Las Vegas to New York, even performing in Milan, Italy.
Prolific in the recording studio over the last several years, Frank has been utilizing the abundant jazz talent in Chicago and recorded three more albums. His fifteen song Frank Sinatra tribute Frank Songs, My Way could very well shake up the industry when it comes out on Feb 14, 2025. Available for musical performance nationwide, with his band. Lamphere is married and has two children.
Contact
emailinfo@ratpackjazz.com
emailinfo@ratpackjazz.com
Press
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"One of the premier vocalists in the entire country " – Chicago Jazz Magazine
"Unlike typical tribute albums that mirror original recordings, Lamphere takes a different approach. He blends the essence of jazz and pop, redefining the classics into his own style called Rat Pack Jazz – a vivid connection between traditional pop and jazz music" – Investor's Hangout
"A good and gutsy singer" – Cadence Magazine
"The latest in a long line of neo-Sinatras and really, one of the best" – Mr. Lucky Magazine
"He has a strong and appealing voice, records music that is more jazz-oriented, and his phrasing always results in swinging vocals" – Scott Yanow
"Frank Lamphere's spirited performance and innovative interpretations promise to rekindle interest in Sinatra's timeless classics, making this album a must-listen for both longtime fans and newcomers alike" – Third News
"A first rate singer with style" – Jazz Review