RAT PACK JAZZ BLOG - FRANK LAMPHERE

Vocalist Frank Lamphere, backstage at a recent Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme concert. Frank is pictured with Steve & Eydie’s guitarist Al Caiola (famed recording artist heard on such recordings as Bonanza and The Magnificent Seven) and drummer Chuck Christiansen. Chuck, a Chicago area resident, in addition to being the “resident drummer” for Steve & Eydie, has toured with many of the big name vocalists including: Vic Damone, Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra Jr. and even Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. Frank Lamphere’s website is found at www.ratpackjazz.com

Add songwriter to Frank Lamphere’s list of credits. That’s right, Frank has written his first song. (music and lyrics) As odd as it may seem, the song came to Frank in a dream. The song will be registered and then recorded in the Spring of 2008. The smokin’ uptempo piece will feature an allstar big band. Although we can’t yet go into details, we can tell you that the song has to do with a large metropolitan area and that hopes are high on this song becoming a modern classic. More to follow in the weeks ahead. Check out Frank Lamphere’s website at www.ratpackjazz.com