Category: Sinatra’s Corner

In May of 1998, one of the greatest singers of the Twentieth Century, Frank Sinatra passed away. In tribute to Frank Sinatra we thought it would be fitting to offer up remembrances of the singer by some of the people who either knew or worked with him. A favorite hang-out of Frank Sinatra’s was the Beverly Hills restaurant La Dolce Vita. Samantha is the Public Relations/Marketing Director for La Dolce Vita. Although she wasn’t at the restaurant during the time when Frank Sinatra would come in, she knows quite a…

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In May of 1998, one of the greatest singers of the Twentieth Century, Frank Sinatra passed away. In tribute to Frank Sinatra we thought it would be fitting to offer up remembrance of the singer by some of the people who either knew or worked with him. Tom Dreesen is one such person. He opened for Frank Sinatra (or in his words “Frank Sinatra closed for me”) for 14 years. He was also a pallbearer at Frank Sinatra’s funeral. Q – Were you always a fan of Frank Sinatra? A…

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In May of 1998, one of the greatest singers of the Twentieth Century Frank Sinatra passed away. In tribute to Frank Sinatra we thought it would be fitting to offer up remembrance of the singer by some of the people who either knew or worked with him. Joan Hodges is one such person. She was working in the London Playboy Club when Frank Sinatra walked in. He asked her to appear in his 1966 film “The Naked Runner”. Q – Joan, were you a fan of Frank Sinatra before you…

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Nick Edenetti is in trouble with Frank Sinatra. You see, Nick has been doing a 90 minute tribute to the man and his music at the Las Palmas Theatre in Los Angeles. Just recently, Nick received a letter from Sinatra’s attorney, informing him that Sinatra’s name is a federal trademark, and “Your usage of the Sinatra name, persona and unique vocal qualities of Mr. Sinatra are in violation of the rights possessed by Mr. Sinatra.” Nick was told to end his “Tribute” show, which he is going to do. We…

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Move over Paul Newman, Frank Sinatra is coming through! We’re talking of course about the new spaghetti sauces carrying Frank Sinatra’s name that have made their way onto our grocery shelves. The sauces, made by the Artanis (Sinatra spelled backwards) Corp. and owned in part by Armanino Foods of Distinction of South San Francisco, come in three varieties. They are Tomato Basil with Parmesan, Milano Style, Marinara Sauce and Marinara Sauces with Mushrooms. First introduced in Northern California in November of 1989, Sinatra’s Sauces are now being distributed throughout the…

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In May of 1998, one of the greatest singers of the Twentieth Century, Frank Sinatra passed away. In tribute to Frank Sinatra, we thought it would be fitting to offer up remembrances of the singer by some of the people who either knew or worked with him. Vincent Falcone is one such person. Mr. Falcone is a pianist from Syracuse, New York who went on to become Frank Sinatra’s Musical Conductor. He chronicles his experiences with Frank Sinatra in the book “Frankly: Just between Us, My Life Conducting Frank Sinatra’s…

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In May 1998, one of the greatest singers of the 20 th Century, Frank Sinatra, passed away. In tribute to Frank Sinatra we thought it would be fitting to offer up remembrances of the singer by some of the people who either knew or worked with him. Bruce Snyder is one such person. For over three decades he has been the manager of the famed “21 Club” in New York, a favorite haunt for celebrities including Frank Sinatra. Q – Mr. Snyder, how long have you been working at the…

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In May 1998, one of the greatest singers of the 20 th Century, Frank Sinatra, passed away. In tribute to Frank Sinatra, we thought it would be fitting to offer up remembrances of the singer by some of the people who either knew or worked with him. Larry Cullen was one such person. Mr. Cullen is the Maitre’d at Matteo’s Restaurant in Los Angeles, a once favored hang-out for Frank Sinatra. Mr. Cullen knew Frank Sinatra for 20 years. Q – Mr. Cullen, what kind of a restaurant is Matteo’s?…

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In May 1998, one of the greatest singers of the Twentieth Century, Frank Sinatra, passed away, In tribute to Frank Sinatra, we thought it would be fitting to offer up remembrances of the singer, by some of the people who knew and worked with him. Murray Garrett is one such person. A professional photographer, Mr. Garrett first met Frank Sinatra in the mid 1940’s in New York City. He photographed Sinatra at charity events, recording sessions, radio and television studios, and private parties. Q: Mr. Garrett, how is it that…

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