Francis Wayne Sinatra, known professionally as Frank Sinatra Jr., was born on January 10, 1944, in Jersey City, New Jersey, and was an American jazz and big band singer, songwriter, actor, and conductor. By his early teens, he began performing at local clubs, and by age 19 became the vocalist for Sam Donahue's band. His career gained momentum through the 1960s and early 1970s with releases such as Young Love For Sale (1965) and His Way! (1972). His acting roles included appearances in films like Aru heishi no kake (1970), television dramas, including three episodes of the crime drama Adam-12, and a guest spot on The Sopranos. In 1988, at his father's request, he took a hiatus from performing to serve as Frank Sinatra’s musical director and conductor. In 2006, Sinatra released the album That Face!, including the songs "You'll Never Know" and the self-penned song "Spice". In 2015, he appeared with Tierney Sutton on Patrick Williams' album Home Suite Home, performing "I've Been Around". The album received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album. He passed away on March 16, 2016.
