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Frank Bennett
Australian jazz singer
Since 1959
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David Henry Wray (born 20 June 1959) is an Australian jazz singer, musician and songwriter who performs under the stage name Frank Bennett, a blend of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. His vocal style is influenced by those two singers and the music of the 1940s and 1950s. He has provided alternative rock cover versions of rock and pop singles in big band arrangements: "Creep" (originally by Radiohead), "Better Man" (Pearl Jam), "Under the Bridge" (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and "Opportunities" (originally by Pet Shop Boys). Bennett’s version of "Creep" was listed in the Triple J Hottest 100, 1996, and he has received nominations at the ARIA Music Awards.
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Frank Bennett, né David Wray le 20 juin 1959 à Sydney (Australie) est un chanteur et musicien australien de jazz. Son nom de scène est inspiré de Frank Sinatra et Tony Bennett, qui demeurent ses principales influences. Il est connu pour ses nombreuses reprises en Big band de chansons telles que Creep de Radiohead, Under the Bridge des Red Hot Chili Peppers ou encore Better Man de Pearl Jam.
Son premier album, intitulé Five O'Clock Shadow paraît en 1996. Son second album, Crash Landing est réalisé deux ans plus tard, en 1998 et reprend également d'autres titres connus comme Money de Pink Floyd. En 2002, Frank Bennett forme un nouveau groupe, Big Wheel, en collaboration avec le joueur d'harmonica Jim Conway. La formation enregistre un album en 2003, intitulé Little Story.
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Albums
- 1996 Five O'Clock Shadow
- 1998 Cash Landing
- 2003 The Very Best Of
