Frank Sinatra Jr. - New studio album

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Beloved worldwide for his big band performances, Frank Sinatra Jr. is set to release his first studio album in a decade. Capturing the magic of his live performance on record, That Face! features 12 classics of the American popular songbook with Frank Sinatra Jr. on vocals backed by a full orchestra. Recorded live in the historic Capitol Studios in Hollywood and produced by Charles Pignone and Terry Woodson, That Face! features musical gems by Marilyn and Alan Bergman, Cahn / Van Heusen, Bricusse / Newley, and other famed composers, and the arranging artistry of Nelson Riddle, Torrie Zito, and Billy May, among other greats.

From his take on Arthur Hamilton's classic "Cry Me A River, " which features a mesmerizing arrangement by the late Billy May, to a brand-new duet with Steve Tyrell on the Hefti / Troup classic "Girl Talk" to a captivating version of "I Was A Fool" written by Barry Manilow, That Face! swings with a stellar big band, elegant orchestration, and masterful vocal interpretations. Also featured in the set is a self-penned track, "Spice, " which was arranged by the legendary Nelson Riddle.

Educated in the showrooms of Las Vegas and on bandstands all over the world, Frank Sinatra, Jr. began his singing career in the '60s. A distinctive, skillful singer, a fine arranger, bandleader, and piano player, he has performed in major clubs and showrooms throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Brazil, and England.

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