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In 1996 Frank took his uncanny understanding and great appreciation of the older music from a mere pastime, to a serious career direction. Sitting-in and working with several society bands Frank, quickly developed his vocal style and stagecraft. He eventually billed his performances as "Rat Pack Jazz". He describes Rat Pack Jazz as “Vocal and instrumental renditions of retro-pop and jazz standards, with an emphasis on melody”. Since it’s beginning the Rat Pack Jazz brand, has blossomed into the authentic, exceptionally high caliber, unique to the market, “live” show that it is today. As a headlining vocalist Frank, has appeared in shows such as the “Tribute to Jimmy Dorsey” at the Performing Arts Center at the College of DuPage, “A Salute to Ol’ Blue Eyes” at the Egyptian Theater in DeKalb and in January ’08 performed a concert at the prestigious Jumpin' Jazz Ballroom in Milan, Italy. Lamphere has also held the vocal duties at many of Chicago’s top venues: the Peninsula Hotel, Jilly’s, Green Dolphin Street, The Flame of Countryside and currently works at various venues around the Chicago area. Saturdays are usually dedicated to non-club performances like: fundraisers, wedding receptions, corporate events and private parties. No stranger to the recording studio, Frank has recorded demos, radio commercials and released his own self-produced CD “Ain’t Love A Kick - The Unforgettable Songs of Sammy Cahn” in 2002. A fine songwriter as well, upcoming CD projects will feature covers and his original songs with both big band and a small jazz combo. |
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