Frank Sinatra Jr. to Perform with Symphony Silicon Valley

Frank Sinatra Jr., the son of famed singer and actor Frank Sinatra, will perform at the historic California Theatre in downtown San Jose, Saturday October 23rd, accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra from Symphony Silicon Valley.
The Orchestra of Symphony Silicon Valley, under the musical direction of Terry Woodson, adds an impressive accompaniment to Mr. Sinatra. A champagne reception precedes the 8:30 pm performance in the newly restored California Theatre.

Sinatra Sings Sinatra is a benefit for the Stroke Awareness Foundation of Santa Clara County. Proceeds from the show will help support the efforts of SAF which promotes community awareness about the signs of stroke, and the establishment of Primary Stroke Centers for the emergency treatment of stroke victims.

Stroke Awareness Foundation, www.strokeinfo. org, has improved community awareness and better prepared families and loved ones for what can be the devastating effects of stroke. SAF has been instrumental in helping Santa Clara County have the greatest concentration of certified Primary Stroke Centers in the U.S. SAF worked to pass groundbreaking legislation that assures all stroke victims in our community will be taken to a Santa Clara County Certified Stroke Center.

Frank Sinatra Jr. is the son of famed musician and actor Frank Sinatra and Nancy Barbato. He is the younger brother of singer and actress Nancy Sinatra, and the older brother of television producer Tina Sinatra. Frank Jr., who served as his father’s band leader for many years, recalls wanting to become a piano player and songwriter from his earliest days. By his early teens he was performing at local clubs and venues.

At age 19 he became the vocalist for Sam Donahue's band. He also spent considerable time learning the music business with Duke Ellington. Sinatra spent most of his early career on the road. By 1968 he had performed in 47 states and 30 countries; appea- red on several television shows; hosted as summer replacement for The Dean Martin Show; sung with his own band in Las Vegas; and had been the opening act at major casinos. In 2006, Sinatra released an album entitled That Face! which includes the songs You'll Never Know and the self-penned song Spice.

A veteran of many television appearances, he recently played a guest spot on The Sopranos, and has appeared on two episodes of The Family Guy.