"This could be one of the best Frank Sinatra tribute albums ever" - Chicago Jazz Magazine

"Not a pure jazz album, nor the too common Frank Sinatra “copycat” record, but Lamphere’s original brand of Rat Pack Jazz (Defined as a musical “bridge” between pop & jazz)". Lamphere understands and agrees with many Sinatra aficionados, “Frank” is a genre, all its own. “Hey, what are you listening to?” Response “Listening to some Frank”. This long-contemplated project, began with the premise that nobody could equal, let alone surpass the quality of Frank Sinatra’s beloved recordings. To not invite comparisons, Frank Lamphere, took a group of mostly well-known “Frank Songs” and along with his musical colleagues, crafted fresh interpretations for them. Author-jazz historian Scott Yanow wrote "He avoids copying him and, while many of these standards are closely associated with Sinatra, Lamphere comes up with fresh interpretations that uplift the material"

My Way is the album’s opening track and is like no previous version. This My Way, unlike the Sinatra hit, is a foot-tapping, mid-tempo swinger. Similarly, the iconic Fly Me To The Moon, bears little resemblance to the Sinatra version. It was recorded as an energetic waltz and has an instrumental break that features solos by former Count Basie Band saxman Eric Schneider and acclaimed pianist Jeremy Kahn. Stellar guitarist Dan McIntyre who worked for Frank Sinatra Jr and currently on tour with Mark Tremonti, plays on all but one track. On That’s Life, The Shadow Of Your Smile and others, McIntyre demonstrates why he is a first-call guitarist in this setting. More (Theme From Mondo Cane) played as a bossa, appears twice on the album. One of the versions sung with its original Italian lyrics.

Retro jazz crooner & occasional songwriter Frank Lamphere's fourth album “Now, THAT'S Amore!”. The album contains fourteen songs, four of which are originals. Of these originals, Do You Like What You See? is an energetic bluesy pop ala 1967 as is I’d Like to Come Back to You, a song with lyrics about the Vietnam war. In addition to lots of guitar, both songs prominently feature Hammond organ, adding to their authentic to the period sound. Think Happy is a heavy swinger that's message speaks of thinking positively. Frank does another take on his original baseball song, now with a new home team The Braves Go All the Way.

Of the remaining covers, That’s Amore, originally from the 1953 Martin and Lewis movie “The Caddy” received a makeover and was made into a jazz waltz, but still with plenty of Italian flavorings. Frank's unique rendition of Speak Softly, Love (The Godfather Theme) now a full-bodied swinger, should turn some heads. Two Henry Mancini tunes: the very up-tempo Charade and the Latin flavored, vibe-tinged Slow Hot Wind found a place on the album. Another patriotic American song, found it's way onto a Lamphere album God Bless America, now a swinger. Surprise! Bacharach’s 1967 Look of Love, a huge Buddy Greco nod in Around the World and the 1934 ballad For All We Know round out the album. This album was recorded over two sessions in March 2020 and February 2021.

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.