Sessions with Sinatra Frank Sinatra and the Art of Recording

In addition to introducing and perfecting a unique vocal style, Sinatra was also his own in-studio producer -- personally supervising every aspect of his recordings, from choosing the songs and arrangers to making minute adjustments in mike placement. One of the thrills of listening to Sinatra is wondering how he did it -- and this book explains it all, bringing the dedicated fan and the casual music lover alike into the recording studio to glimpse the fascinating working methods he introduced and mastered in his quest for recorded perfection. Sessions with Sinatra tells the whole story of how he created the Sinatra sound and translated the most intense personal emotions into richly worked-out songs of unrivalled expression.

Historian/archivist Charles L. (Chuck) Granata is one of the leading authorities on the music of Frank Sinatra. He is a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and resides with his family in Livingston, New Jersey.