FRANKLY JUST BETWEEN US. My Life Conducting Frank Sinatra's Music

Falcone, Vincent, and Bob Popyk

ISBN 10: 063409498X / ISBN 13: 9780634094989

Published by Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, WI, 2005

About this Item

This work is a behind-the-scenes look at the world of playing piano and conducting for Frank Sinatra and some of the music legends of today. The book chronicles the career of Vincent Falcone from his days at Syracuse University, tuning pianos and performing casual dates in Las Vegas, to playing piano and conducting for Frank Sinatra during the apex of his career. Photographs are included. This HARDCOVER copy is SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the half-title page, and is clean and solid. Seller Inventory # 013131

Bibliographic Details

Title: FRANKLY JUST BETWEEN US. My Life Conducting ...

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, WI

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Sinatra's conductor reveals what it's like to work for legendary singers
Frankly – Just Between Us, is an entertaining and insightful behind-the-scenes look at the world of playing piano and conducting for Frank Sinatra and other contemporary music legends. This book chronicles the illustrious career of Vincent Falcone from his days at Syracuse University and tuning pianos and performing casual dates in Las Vegas, to playing piano and conducting for music icon Sinatra during the apex of his career. Falcone also played for such music greats as Andy Williams, Jack Jones, Sammy Davis Jr., Jerry Lewis, the McGuire Sisters, Tony Bennett, Connie Francis, Paul Anka, Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme, and many others. Frankly contains many great stories about playing and conducting for some larger-than-life music personalities of the '70s, '80s and today, and the highs and lows of playing for this caliber of entertainment.

About the Author:

Vincent Falcone (Las Vegas) remains an in-demand arranger, accompanist and conductor.
Bob Popyk (Syracuse, New York) is a nationally known columnist, and author of Getting More Gigs (0634058428, Hal Leonard, 2004). He is also a monthly columnist for The Music Trades and International Musician magazines.