Released in January 2021 America the Beautiful Swinging has crooner Frank Lamphere teamed up with some of the top jazz players in Chicago.

"The opening selection is a high point, one of the most swinging versions ever of America the Beautiful” - Scott Yanow

The all-star Chicago based band including saxman Eric Schneider, accompany Lamphere on the seven potent tracks. Included are unique covers of: "Born Free", "America the Beautiful", "Meditation" and "This Guy's in Love With You" (two versions, one which is sung in Italian) Two Lamphere originals, "Las Vegas" with a smokin' big band and a swingin' salute to his home baseball team "The Cubs Go All the Way" are also included.