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Frank Lamphere
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Frank Lamphere traditional pop singer- recording artist, entertainer & occasional songwriter
Singer-entertainer-recording artist Frank Lamphere has just released his latest album Frank Songs, My Way. As the title implies, this is a Frank Sinatra tribute album that contains 15 “Frank songs” but that are distinct from the celebrated Sinatra versions! Frank Lamphere has been honing his swinging style during his 25+ year singing career, in the specialized genre nowadays referred to as traditional pop and jazz. A style that he learned or more likely “absorbed” from the giants of American pop music (post World War II - 1970): Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Jack Jones, Buddy Greco, Tony Bennett and others. Growing up in the Chicago area, Frank's musical journey began at a young age, singing along to the records he played, on his “record player”. He always had an ear for music recorded “before his time” a trait inherited from his dad. By the time he was in his later teens he had amassed an impressive collection of pop vocal records and had memorized hundreds of songs. Putting his song knowledge to use, he had opportunities to sit-in with local bar and wedding bands. which were a great introduction to performing in front of a live audience. Later, jazz took on a profound role in his musical direction when he “found” pianist Billy Pierce and also began frequenting several jazz jam sessions. In 1998 good fortune fell upon Lamphere as he was offered steady club work with pianist Johnny Gabor and his band. Shortly after, he began taking on his own gigs, not only in the Chicago area, but all over the country. In addition to fronting the jazz quartet at Chicago's Peninsula Hotel, Frank's was the house band at Jilly's in Naperville in 2007. Despite this busy music career, Lamphere has retained a day-job as a backyard deck contractor. His company A-Affordable Decks, attained 32 years in business, in Autumn 2024. Among Lamphere's career highlights are singing memorably for radio and television commercials, steadies at top jazz clubs in Chicago and Milwaukee, headlining numerous jazz and Rat Pack themed shows, Italian fests, high-profile corporate and private gigs from Las Vegas to New York, and performing shows in Milan, Italy. He sang Look Out For Love a song that was featured in the opening credits of the 2007 film Osso Bucco. His self-penned song I Never Forgot from his 2011 EP “Frank Swings” was featured prominently in the award-winning independent film Theresa Is a Mother. Frank and his brand/style of musical performance are in demand across the U.S. His bands are comprised of the creme-of-the-crop musicians in the world of jazz. Lamphere is married and has two children.
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