Champions of Jazz 2015 - April 06

Newark Public Radio

 Frank Sinatra Jr's Band 

  • Tyrone (Terry) Anthony, saxophone

    Anthony studied at Berklee College & Boston Conservatory and has performed with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Tony Bennett and toured with the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. Terry recorded That Face with Frank Sinatra, Jr.

  • Bob Chmel, drums

    Chmel graduated from Kent State University with a B.S. in education and a Master’s degree in performance he became known for his drumming in the award-winning KSU Jazz Band, led by Bill Dobbins. His credits include: the Glenn Miller band and the bands of Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman and the Woody Herman Orchestra.

  • Jim Fox, guitar

    Fox is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music (Cum Laude, Distinguished Performance Faculty Award). In addition to touring and recording with Frank Sinatra, Jr., he has played on TV shows and movies including: Cheers, The Tonight Show and Water for Elephants.

  • Tom Garling, trombone

    Garling attended the Berklee College of Music and the University of Miami where he received his Master’s degree in Jazz Arranging and Composition. He toured with Buddy Rich at the age of twenty, until Rich’s death in 1987, and has played for: Dizzy Gillespie, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra.

  • Walt Johnson, trumpet

    Johnson was lead trumpet player for both Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra through the end of their respective careers. He has played on many TV shows, movies and records and took the place of Bill Chase on the “Chase” Band.

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