Frank Senior blind from birth, is a native New Yorker and was raised in Harlem, where jazz played a major role in his musical career. His style of music is jazz, blues, standards and gospel, ranging from the 1930s to the present. Early on, he was influenced by artists such as Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, and Aretha Franklin.
Prior to Frank’s musical career, he attended the High School of Music and Art, Lavelle School for the Blind and New York University as a voice major. Frank eventually followed the music a bit later in life. He chose to put voice and acting aside to operate a newsstand, marry and raise a family.
In the early 1980’s, after the birth of his daughter, he auditioned and received a small part in the movie “Turk 182.” As Frank said, “After earning this once in a life time opportunity to become a Screen Actors Guild member, I knew that this was the time to take advantage of my status and show my voice now.”
The Universal Jazz Center was the first of many venues throughout New York in which he performed. Frank Senior has also appeared in places such as Village Gate, Bryant Park, the Angry Squire, Sweetwater’s, the Bluenote and numerous others.
He has worked with many of the legends including, Frank Owens, Earl May, Barry Harris, Harold Maybern, Dakota Staton, Abbey Lincoln, Harry Whitaker, George Coleman, Harold Ousley and many more.
During 2000 and 2004, his unique phrasing and smooth style of singing enables him to reach people of all ages. As a recipient of one of the most prestigious awards, the National Endowment for the Arts, Frank was able to produce and perform a series of concerts in the New York area and a featured vocalist on the CD “New Standards” produced by Robert Kelley.
Some of the more prominent festivals in which he performs are Montréal Jazz Festival and the Lighthouse Metropolitan Museum of Art. Other performances include jazz concerts in educational settings, session singing and jingles. Frank Senior's debut CD "Listing in the dark with Frank Senior" is out now on smalls records and available on http://cdbaby.com/cd/fsenior. If you are interested in being on Frank Senior mailing list so you can get information about up coming CD release party, or want to send a comment please email: fsenior1@optonline.net. Frank's debut CD "Let Me Be Frank" has been nominated as Jazz Vocal Album of the year!!!!!!!
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Thank you so mcuh for this virtual friendship. Your music is really great and your voice awesome. Hope we meet one day in NY or anywhere else. Welcome in my space ! Myreille
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Greetings from Hawaii! I'm here soaking up the culture and beauty and wanted to send some Hawaiian sunshine your way! I hope you had a glorious weekend and that you had the opportunity to get out and feel the sun on your face!
Thirty-seven years ago today, on April 20th 1972, the Apollo 16 landed on the moon.
Wherever you are today, and whatever you're doing, I wish you a happy and safe landing!
it was great to meet you Frank, and to share that groovey tune with you @ Nuyorican!! your music is wonderful!!! Lets play more togethere! Tak Jacob..:-) Peace.. Yael / "KAT" / Modiano
Hey ... thnx for the add ! Just stoppin by da check out ya site and drop a lil LuV on ya page. IF YOU LIKE GOOD MUSIC AND TRUE LYRICS THEN HIT ME UP !!! www. myspace. com/dblo10 Thank you for all the help and support :)
JAMHUNTERS PERFORMS LIVE AT SMALLS IN NEW YORK ON TUESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER! The members of the duo Jamhunters are Peter Michael, keyboard and Lars Fabiansen, guitar. The repertoire consists of own compositions in a style that can be described as a unique mix of smooth jazz/lounge music mixed with pop- funk- and Latin-rhythms. When performing live at Smalls - New York, Jamhunters will be joined by Jacob Melchior on drums, Ricardo Rodriquez on bass, Christina Boelskifte on vocal and guest performer Frank Senior from New York on vocal.
We hope to see YOU at: Smalls On Tuesday November 11th at 7:30pm & 9:00pm 183 West 10th st. at 7th Ave. New York City, NY 10014 www. smallsjazzclub. com
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When we share it with friends... Something is healing all over...
It's really nice to be your friend. Thank you from your marvellous music and your friendship. Warm jazz feeling from Finland from whole quintet of ours.
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