Frank Sinatra

The Profile

Frank Sinatra (1915–1998) was an American singer and actor who rose to fame in the 1940s, defined the concept-album era at Capitol in the 1950s, and later founded Reprise Records. His work spanned swing, traditional pop, and collaborations that brought jazz and bossa nova to a wide audience.

Born December 12, 1915, Hoboken, New Jersey; died May 14, 1998, Los Angeles. Academy Award (Best Supporting Actor) for From Here to Eternity. Founded Reprise Records in 1960. Landmark albums include In the Wee Small Hours and Songs for Swingin’ Lovers!. Key collaborators: Nelson Riddle, Billy May, Count Basie, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Duke Ellington.

Five glowing DeBaser takes track Sinatra from elegant swing to quiet-storm bossa nova and late-’60s introspection. Cycles gets framed by personal upheaval and Don Costa’s touch; Come Dance With Me! is pure big-band ignition; Jobim brings whispered perfection; a best‑of spins timeless standards; The Voice crowns early mastery.