Sessions With Sinatra: Frank Sinatra and the Art of Recording

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Summary: A study in perfection
Review: Mr. Granata has greatly researched this work. his book not only describes the recording sessions, but Sinatra's association with arrangers, musicians, engineers, producers and record company executives. As a former record salesman, I found the author's coverage of the changes in recording technology very interesting. Sinatra began recording on wax discs and ended his career recording with digital signals. This over a seven decade period. In every Sinatra photo this book offers, you will see the perfectionist, Shined shoes, starched shirt with tie and freshly pressed pants. This is the attitude he had when he recorded. Every thing had to be just right. The author pulls no punches when it comes to poor effort or just plain mistakes. He objectively describes it all. If you are Sinatra fan, this is a great read. You'll know why he became the "voice of the century". Many "thanks" to Charles Granata for placing us right in the recording studio for some of best recordings of popular music ever.

Rating:
Summary: A study in perfection
Review: Mr. Granata has greatly researched this work. his book not only describes the recording sessions, but Sinatra's association with arrangers, musicians, engineers, producers and record company executives. As a former record salesman, I found the author's coverage of the changes in recording technology very interesting. Sinatra began recording on wax discs and ended his career recording with digital signals. This over a seven decade period. In every Sinatra photo this book offers, you will see the perfectionist, Shined shoes, starched shirt with tie and freshly pressed pants. This is the attitude he had when he recorded. Every thing had to be just right. The author pulls no punches when it comes to poor effort or just plain mistakes. He objectively describes it all. If you are Sinatra fan, this is a great read. You'll know why he became the "voice of the century". Many "thanks" to Charles Granata for placing us right in the recording studio for some of best recordings of popular music ever.

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Summary: A Masterpiece
Review: No book has ever captured the experience of a recording session and the recording experience like Charles Granata. Long known as an authority of Frank Sinatra's work, this book actually conveys why Sinatra's recordings are classic and still speak to us. Granata's viewpoints are fair and, in the case of the controversial Mitch Miller recordings, as balanced as a writer can be in presenting all sides of the story. His interviews with such under-appreciated musicians such as arranger George Siravo ( who contributed far more to the canon of Frank Sinatra than most people realize) are particularly valuable. I am delighted that he has quoted extensively from Nelson Riddle's arranging book (which I edited for publication), which has much valuable information about how Nelson worked with Sinatra. The history of the recording field, rare photos and even reproductions of score pages simply make this a must-have volume.

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Summary: Great for Singers, Great for fans, Great for everyone!
Review: Ok, I'm a singer and I have read this book in less than 3 days. But if you are just a fan you'll also get much fun from it. Sinatra was The Master and the author revealed a balanced trial of what to say between his clear rank as a fan and an interesting overview of Sinatra's work behind the scenes. It is also a reference to professionals.

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Summary: a Must!
Review: this book captures what it is all about when it comes to a recording Artist and that is the Work.Frank Sinatra had one of the greatest voices ever im music.it's timeless.it's great to read about the Musicians and arrangers.Charles L.Granata does MR.Sinatra Justice.i can't wait to read Quincy Jones's AutobioGraphy.when talks about being in the studio with Frank.

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Summary: a Strong Book on FS
Review: this is One of those Books that if you dig Frank SInatra as I do that you can't put down from start to finish.you get a complete overview of How He worked in the studio&the many sessions he did.Frank Sinatra was a very Prolific&Productive Man.you all the details about Arrangers&Producers,etc.. involved on the Many Recordings that went down.this Book Brings it for the Chairman of the Board.

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Summary: SUPERB
Review: what a book! magnificent,the cover photo alone screams "BUY ME"! the chairman at work in the capitol studios in the 50's.a superbly researched and executed book...

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Summary: A Masterpiece
Review: When it comes to understanding Sinatra -- and conveying that understanding in words and in music -- Charles Granata is the Chairman of the Board. Even those who try to read and listen to all they can on Sinatra will find this book fascinating, information and engrossing. The devoted Sinatra fan must read this book, and listen to the Sinatra CDs that Mr. Granata has produced.

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Summary: A Masterpiece
Review: When it comes to understanding Sinatra -- and conveying that understanding in words and in music -- Charles Granata is the Chairman of the Board. Even those who try to read and listen to all they can on Sinatra will find this book fascinating, information and engrossing. The devoted Sinatra fan must read this book, and listen to the Sinatra CDs that Mr. Granata has produced.