Concert Video: Frank Sinatra in Tokyo, 1962

In 1962, Frank Sinatra went out on a world tour to raise money for underprivileged children. He personally funded the tour, with stops in Mexico, Japan, China, Israel, Greece, England, France, Italy and Monaco. A large chunk of the tour involved performing at benefit concerts and visiting hospitals and orphanage.

Accompanying him on stage were Emil Richards on vibes, Al Viola on guitar, Harry Klee on flute and saxophone, Bil Miller on piano, Ralph Peña on bass and Irv Cottler on drums.

A special thanks to Peter Coppock for sending along the video.

Here's 53 minutes of Frank Sinatra performing a benefit concert at the Hibiya Park Outdoor Music Hall in Tokyo, Japan, on Apr. 21, 1962. No LED screens, pyrotechnics, kiss cams, flights through the air on a cable or costume malfunctions. Just Sinatra, a single microphone and a swinging sextet behind him...