***SINGER FRANK SINATRA: HE SET THE STANDARD. PERIOD *** @ HIRSHHORN MUSEUM

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SINGER FRANK SINATRA: HE SET THE STANDARD.

@ SMITHSONIAN'S HIRSHHORN MUSEUM

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THE SMITHSONIAN'S HIRSHHORN MUSEUM

Presents

SINGER FRANK SINATRA: HE SET THE STANDARD

"Period"

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 01, 2015 - 6:45pm to 8:45pm

SMITHSONIAN'S HIRSHHORN MUSEUM - RING Auditorium
700 Independence Ave SW. | WASHINGTON DC 20560

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The HIRSHHORN MUSEUM

FRANK SINATRA: This year marks the 100th birthday of the entertainer who came to be known as “The Voice.”

Sinatra was many things: father, husband, patriot, Rat Pack member, controversial celebrity, and acclaimed movie actor. But it is his genius as a singer and interpreter of American popular song that has secured his place in history. Sinatra stands as a giant in the musical world because of his unerring taste and deeply personal singing style, which blended the crooner techniques of a band singer with the phrasing and swing of a jazz master. He remains the standard for generations of singers. This year marks the 100th birthday of the entertainer who came to be known as “The Voice.”

Music historian John Edward Hasse draws on film and videos, rare photos, and original recordings to provide insight into Sinatra’s extraordinary career. View seldom-seen video footage of Sinatra performing such immortal songs as “Stardust,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “My Kind of Town,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” and “One for My Baby (and One More for the Road).” Hasse also tells personal anecdotes about Sinatra and his items included in the American History Museum’s collection, including the hand-made bow ties that Sinatra threw to screaming bobby-soxers early in his career, the raincoat and hat he wore in the film Pal Joey, various photos, published sheet music, movieposters, and recordings.

Hasse is the longtime curator of American music at the American History Museum. His books include Beyond Category: The Life and Genius of Duke Ellington and Discover Jazz.

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