It's Back! Frank Sinatra in Tokyo, 1962
Easily the finest concert performance by the singer, backed by a swinging combo
My favorite live Frank Sinatra performance is his April 21, 1962 outdoor concert held in Tokyo. Sinatra had a swinging studio jazz combo behind him on stage: Emil Richards on vibes, Al Viola on guitar, Harry Klee on flute and saxophone, Bill Miller on piano, Ralph Peña on bass and Irv Cottler on drums. [Photo above of Frank Sinatra performing in Tokyo …
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