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You have a book coming out that argues Italian-Americans have been largely forgotten for their contributions to jazz. But Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Louis Prima, Louis Bellson, to name a few, are hardly unknown to those who care about jazz.   Yes and no. Many jazz fans aren't even aware that people like Tony Bennett and the late Louis Bell...

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By Richard Hutton   While he has carved out quite a nice career for himself as an actor in film and television, Robert Davi is happiest when he is one stage singing from the Great American Songbook. It's something, though, that he never felt quite right doing as long as Frank Sinatra was able to take to the stage.   That's becaus...

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The Schultz-Hill Foundation, in partnership with Atlantic County's Office of Intergenerational Services, AtlantiCare and the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, say "benvenuto" to Atlantic City's senior citizens with the third and final free concert of the year - "My Way," celebrating the music of Frank Sinatra. The concert takes place 1:30...

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FRANK SINATRA & RAT PACK TRIBUTE SWING DANCE CONCERT - Band Direct from Frank's Hometown in Hoboken's Little Italy. Lunedì 4 agosto alle ore 18.00   DeLauro & The RAT PACK BAND Swing Party Orchestra Hoboken New York City NYC's - Own Sinatra swing band. A Great Family Friendly Summer Concert for the Family members&...

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by Michael Traversa   For many people who grew up in the eighties Robert Davi will always be one of the Fratelli brothers, the family of crooks terrorizing The Goonies in the eponymous 1985 film; others may remember him as one of the best James Bond villains in 1989 License to Kill.   In fact Davi has built a career on bad guys, mobst...

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By Sandra Barrera   While interviewing Frank Sinatra's youngest child,Tina, some years ago, Bob Santelli seized upon the opportunity to ask, "If you ever decide to allow anyone to do an exhibit on your father, the Grammy Museum wants to be it."   Her "we'll see" is now "Sinatra: An American Icon." Three years in the making, the i...

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by Jay Heater   As Patrick Tobin did his best Frank Sinatra to "My Way," a line of people waited patiently in front of a booth serving up spaghetti and clam sauce, sausage and peppers and meatball sandwiches. Right next door at Festa Italiana in Greenbrook on Saturday was Nino Ledi, a sixth-generation baker who was selling a selection o...

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The National Italian American Foundation recreated its 40th Anniversary Awards Gala Weekend into an extravaganza of song, homage to heritage, family ties, and passion for food. The Foundation's celebration of its 40-year milestone united Italian American and Italian cultures of the past with an eye to the future. The NIAF gala was presented by Alit...

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by Robyn Leach   The spirit of Frank Sinatra was very much alive Wednesday night in the restaurant named after "The Chairman of the Board" at Steve Wynn's Encore. Sinatra will be even more so Dec. 12, "Ol' Blue Eyes' " birthday, when CBS airs a two-hour special from Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with stage and audience filled with su...

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by Chuck Darrow   Of course Deana Martin is a singer. How could she not be, considering who showed her the showbiz ropes? On the one hand, there was Frank Sinatra. On the other, there was her dad, Dean Martin. The lessons they imparted will surely be on display Saturday as Martin performs with her band at the Kimmel Center's Perelman Th...

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