'Sinatra! Examining the Man and His Music' Webinar
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Tickets: $12 (includes access to the full replay for one week)
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What made Frank Sinatra — aka Ol' Blue Eyes, The Chairman of the Board, The Voice — tick? This is the story of how one seemingly ordinary Italian kid from Hoboken, New Jersey learned to craft his raw musical talent and demeanor to become one of the world's greatest musical icons of his generation, and century.
Join New York Adventure Club as we examine the life and music of legendary singer and performer Frank Sinatra, and how his musicianship, unerring instinct, and New York chutzpah made him into one of the greatest musical figures of the 20th century.
Led by award-winning author Will Friedwald — who penned Sinatra! The Song Is You, considered the most essential book ever published on Sinatra — our virtual exploration of Frank Sinatra filled with copious visuals and iconic performances on video will include:
- Commentary on the origin story of Frank Sinatra, from his upbringing as an only child of Italian immigrants in Hoboken, to how a nobody from New Jersey made himself into the most celebrated entertainer in show business, and the most famous man in the world — more than once
- The evolution of the Sinatra sound, from the big band of the war years to the lushly-romantic of later generations
- A discussion around Sinatra’s great colleagues and collaborators, including the legendary Nelson Riddle, Billy May, Gordon Jenkins, and others
- Behind-the-scenes stories of Sinatra in the recording studio, gleaned from the musicians themselves
- Rare classic video clips of Sinatra singing his essential signature songs, pivotal to telling his unique story
Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Will — any and all questions about Frank Sinatra are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week.
See you there, virtually!
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About Will
Will Friedwald is a featured arts writer for The Wall Street Journal and Vanity Fair, and the award-winning author of ten books on music and popular culture, including the new Straighten Up and Fly Right: The Life and Music of Nat King Cole, as well as A Biographical Guide To The Great Jazz And Pop Singers, Sinatra: The Song Is You, Stardust Melodies, Tony Bennett: The Good Life, Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies, and Jazz Singing. He has written over 600 liner notes for compact discs, received ten Grammy nominations, and appears frequently on television and other documentaries. He is also a consultant and curator for Apple Music.
Testimonials
"Will is an encyclopedia of knowledge on the subject, and a wonderful storyteller. Nice, interested chat as he spoke." -Mary Lois
"I liked the combination of great clips and Will’s amazing background info!" -Norman
"I learned a great deal about the development of American music and about Mr. Sinatra's character that corrected several incorrect impressions that I had about him." -Carol
"I feel more confident about my knowledge of Sinatra and why he really was so talented. The secrets that made him great. Enjoyed the event!" -Josie
"Will was a great storyteller with well organized information. Loved all the musical clips!" -Susan
"Speaker was very knowledgeable and his enthusiasm for the topic made this a fun event to watch." -Paula
"Excellent presentation by Will, and tremendous dialog in the chat session." -Kenneth
"I love Sinatra and finding out about him. The event was informative and had interesting film clips and details." -Deborah
"I loved all the details - but the best of all were the performance clips! I really needed to just make the world go away for a bit and this was completely delightful. What a great night!" -Jean
"I liked Will's passion for Sinatra and knowledge. Made him come alive! Excellent presentation." -Linda
"Great tidbits about the people Sinatra collaborated with and the nuances of his music" -Virginia
"Detailed inside info from a true knowledgeable expert" -Elmer
"Will's extensive knowledge of Sinatra" -Ross
"Loved the music - and the presenter was terrific, so knowledgeable and passionate about his subject matter. Nothing more to add - except it was a delightful evening. It was so worthwhile - informative and just great music." -Maureen
"Personal stories, the songs. Well done, thank you!" -Steven
"Presenting a comprehensive overview of the life of Frank Sinatra. A good blend of discussion, photographs, and video clips." -Ken
"Enthusiastic, well-informed speaker. Felt like I was having a chat with a friend who knew what he was talking about" -Laurie
"The host was warm and knowledgeable and chose interesting and unique visual clips and great songs" -Marlene
"The insights Will gave about the background of the events and the evaluation on how Frank Sinatra delivered the song and how the arrangers made the old songs fresh and different. This presentation shows depth that I appreciated about a song stylist who was a personage during his lifetime." -Maryann
"I learned a lot. Especially about his parents and the circumstances surrounding the day of his birth. Will was very informed and obviously a true fan. He did an excellent job." -Barry
Disclaimer
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
This event is an educational presentation organized by New York Adventure Club and is not affiliated with the Estate of Frank Sinatra, Frank Sinatra Enterprises, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, or any other affiliated rights holders. Our event is a fan-inspired experience celebrating the life, music, and legacy of Frank Sinatra. Any references to Frank Sinatra, his recordings, or likeness are made solely for educational and entertainment purposes, and no official endorsement or sponsorship is implied. Frank Sinatra and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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'Sinatra! Examining the Man and His Music' Webinar