Sinatra Saturday Event Spotlights Sinatra Scholar Chuck Granata and Honors Christopher Riddle

AVON BY THE SEA, N.J. - Oct. 28, 2024 - PRLog -- It's the most wonderful time of the year for a memorable Sinatra-filled musical afternoon!

Presented by producer Karen Morris of Sand Castle Communications and The Rat Pack Music Alliance, this swingin' program, "Sinatra Saturday", will take place indoors at the Avon Municipal Marina Building, 2 Main Street, Avon-By-The-Sea, New Jersey, on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, beginning promptly at Noon.

This special event will feature a variety of entertainment, including a heartfelt tribute to the untimely passing of the accomplished music director Christopher Riddle, son of legendary arranger Nelson Riddle, as well as an inspiring interview with Sinatra Scholar Charles L. (Chuck) Granata.

Christopher Riddle, the esteemed trombonist and acclaimed conductor of the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, will be remembered with a sentimental homage to his artistic performances and engaging personal storytelling. Mr. Riddle passed away on August 24, 2024.

Chuck Granata, a leading authority on Frank Sinatra and influential Sinatra Scholar, was a dear friend of the Riddle family and will honor Christopher at the event. Mr. Granata will be interviewed about his eclectic career as a producer, music historian, archivist, and author of 4 books including the award-winning Sessions with Sinatra: Frank Sinatra and the Art of Recording, which has been identified as one of the most important studies of Sinatra the recording artist.

In anticipation of the December event, Mr. Granata expresses his long-cherished ideals and intentions: "One of my life's missions is to share music with others. This philosophy extends to the stories about how the music was written, recorded and produced. I'm delighted to have this opportunity to share stories about the creative process and the classic recordings we love so much - and look forward to this wonderful event with my dear friend, Professor Dana Polan!"

Another prominent Sinatra Scholar, Dana Polan, the Martin Scorsese Professor of Cinema Studies, will host the enlightening interview. Professor Polan has taught about Frank Sinatra at NYU and lectured about him at Ohio State University and Notre Dame.

Live Music will be a main ingredient of the event, starring sensational crooner, Jazz Vocalist Zack Alexander to perform holiday tunes and Sinatra favorites.

Ms. Morris, a contributing writer for The Dean Martin Association (DMA), will pen a special article about the event for the DMA's Just Dino Magazine. She recently has written articles spotlighting artists Marilyn Michaels, Tom Dreesen, Mel Brooks, Barbara Feldon, Christopher Riddle, and Nelson Riddle.

Tickets are on sale now. For info, contact Karen Morris, at sand3737@gmail.com.