Join Gary Thomas and his jazz quartet The Tom-Toms, for the 70th anniversary celebration of the release of two seminal Frank Sinatra albums "Songs for Young Lovers" and "Swing Easy", in his cabaret show, "It Was A Very Good Year-Sinatra '54".  This show sold out two night in September, so be sure to get tickets early!  

Sunday, February 25th
7pm
Venus Cabaret 
3741 N Southport Ave, Chicago
Tickets are $30
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It Was A Very Good Year: Sinatra '54 celebrates the 70th anniversary of the release of two seminal Frank Sinatra albums "Songs for Young Lovers" and "Swing Easy". You'll hear selections from these two albums along with swinging Sinatra classics. Special guest vocalist Caroline Nutley joins Thomas as Nancy Sinatra for a double Sinatra dose!  

Frank Sinatra's career took a nosedive in the late 1940s and early 50s and many considered him a has-been. The year is 1954 and Sinatra hasn't released an album in 4 years. In January 1954, he releases the album "Songs for Young Lovers", in March he wins the Academy Award for his performance in "From Here to Eternity", and in August, he releases the album "Swing Easy", setting the stage for one of the most remarkable comebacks for an entertainer in the 20th century. 

Gary Thomas and the Tom-Toms released their debut album FIRST, LAST, AND FOREVER in March 2023, and it is available on iTunes, Spotify and all major streaming platforms. The web magazine JUKEBOX TIME called it “a captivating tribute… an album that captures Sinatra’s charm and charisma but through the distinctive lens of Gary Thomas. His powerful vocals breathe new life into these timeless classics, offering listeners a fresh yet familiar experience.”

The website Melody Mine said, “Gary Thomas and the Tom-Toms embark on a musical journey that transcends time and captures the essence of Sinatra's artistry. With each note they strike and every lyric they deliver, this talented ensemble breathes new life into Sinatra's iconic songs, infusing them with their unique energy and passion.”