Frank Senior giving his testimony at Rome Neal's Banana Puddin' Jazz with Andre Lewis, Dwayne Broadnax, Lonnie Plaxico and Patience Higgins, performing Errol Garners "Misty".
Recorded on DECEMBER 30, 2024
Video- Leslie T. Marshall
Frank Senior at Birdland with Peter Bernstein Neal Miner on bass and Jason Brown.
performing "You don't know me" from his CD "Let me be Frank.
Recorded on NOVEMBER 4, 2023
National Endowment for the Arts Award Winner and Stylish Jazz Vocalist
Frank Senior – Jazz Vocalist and Innovator
Blind Jazz Vocalist | SAG-AFTRA | NEA
REPRESENTATION
Available for exclusive bookings and long-term management partnerships.
PROFILE
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Award-winning jazz vocalist with over 50 years of performance experience
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Soulful, timeless delivery and natural swing—echoing Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Johnny Hartman, and Lou Rawls
CURRENT ENGAGEMENTS
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The Gospel at Colonus (musical), Little Island Amphitheater
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Jazz Clubs: 54 Below; Eamon’s Jazz Club; Birdland Theater; Smoke Jazz Supper Club; North Square Restaurant; Thompson Hotel
FESTIVALS & CONCERT SERIES
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Special Guest Vocalist, Barry Harris Jazz Workshop (Rome)
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Montreal International Jazz Festival
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Morocco Jazz Festival
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Damrosch Park concert series, Lincoln Center
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Various international music festivals (including Denmark)
VENUES
Little Island Amphitheater; Saint Peter’s Church; United Nations; Gracie Mansion; Metropolitan Museum of Art (Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium)
COLLABORATIONS
Shared the stage with Spike Wilner; Valerie Capers; John Di Martino; Tadataka Unno; Nat Adderley Jr.; Lafayette Harris; Matthew Whitaker; Michael Kanan; Chip Crawford; Peter Bernstein; Rome Neal; Vanderlei Pereira; Jerry Eastman
RECORDINGS
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Senior Center of Love (album)
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Listening in the Dark (album)
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Featured vocalist on It’s About Time (Jacob Melchior) and Music Speaks Louder Than Words (Jamhunters)
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PRESS & PUBLICATIONS
Featured In:
• The Guardian (“Smelling New York”)
• Big Think (“Travel Tales from the Blind are Exciting and Different”)
• Aeon Media Group (“Sound of Vision”)
• New York Daily News (“Dialog in the Dark”)
• Just Be Frank (documentary)
Press Quotes:
• “Who Am I Now?” by Thomas Marten
• New Yorkers: A City and Its People in Our Time by Craig Taylor
MEDIA & APPEARANCES
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Featured in Serena Dykeman’s documentary, At See and she is currently working on a documentary about my life
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ABC TV’s What Would You Do?
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Mastercard commercial
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Consultant for Alec Baldwin’s film Blind
AWARDS & HONORS
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Bronx Council on the Arts Grant (funding a series of community concerts throughout the Bronx)
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National Endowment for the Arts Grant Recipient
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NYFA City Artist Corps Grant Recipient
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2nd Place, Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival “Jazz Voice” Competition
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Lifetime Achievement Award, VISIONS Bronx Advisory Board
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Jamaica Development Corporation Appreciation Award
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DATES
Frank Senior Live
Experience the Mesmerizing Jazz Vocals of
Frank Senior!
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A Note from FRANK SENIOR
I am thrilled to share that I will be receiving the Bronx Council of the Arts grant to produce and perform a series of uplifting concerts in my community here in Co-op City, Bronx NY. Stay tuned!
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THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS
Little Island in NYC 2025 Season
July 8 - July 26, 2025
The Amph on Little Island
"I've been cast in the role of Oedipus Constellation/As Assigned in the upcoming production of "The Gospel at Colonus", as part of our 2025 season. The Little Island production will be licensed from Bob Telson (Music) and Lee Breuer (Book and Lyrics) and directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury.
I am the only blind person being featured in this production, so please come back soon for all the details. I’m excited another new adventure."
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​FRANK SENIOR at AMAN'S THE JAZZ CLUB
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | 8:00 - 10:00 PM
The Crown Building
Aman New York Private Entrance at
9 West 56th Street
New York, NY
I'm delighted to make my return to The Jazz Club. Please come on out and spread the word. Here is an article from Vogue that gives an exclusive look into the venue. Article
​FRANK SENIOR DOCUMENTARY
Serena Dykkman Filmmaker
In December 2023, filming began on the documentary,
about the life of New York City's, esteemed jazz vocalist Frank Senior! The documentary filming will continue in May 2024. Check back for updates on this exciting project!
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RESIDENCY AT
THE WILLIAMSBURG MUSIC CENTER
Join us every Friday night at the Williamsburg music club, located at 367 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, NY, for an unforgettable evening with Frank Senior, a blind jazz vocalist from New York. From 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM, be captivated by Frank Senior's soulful melodies and rhythmic charm.
To reserve your spot for this exceptional musical experience, call 718-384-1654.
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NEWS
Oh What A Night!
What an extraordinary night we had last night at 54 below. Two great friends and mentors from the Filomen M. D’Agostino Greemberg Music School (FMDG) for the blind are retiring
I was the surprise featured guest vocalist, starting the ceremony with "What a Wonderful World" and the closing was performed by the great young phenom, Matthew Whitaker with a sensational "Somewhere over the Rainbow".
Dr. Leslie Jones. Executive Director and Dr. Dalia Sakas, Director of Music Studies
Congratulations! You deserve it!
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Frank Senior's News Stand
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Dear New Yorkers,
Imagine a vibrant corner where the rhythm of the city meets the harmony of community spirit; this is Senior's News Stand on the bustling north-west corner of 42nd Street and 5th Avenue. This isn't just another news stand - it's an urban jazz melody played out in the heart of Manhattan.
Our conductor? Frank Senior, a dazzling jazz vocalist who's known for his soulful melodies, who also happens to be the city's last blind news operator. Alongside him is Pradeep, a trusted business partner with a heart as sweet as our candy assortment.
Just as a jazz ensemble weaves together saxophones, trumpets, and bass into a harmonious whole, our stand offers a rich medley of items. From a diverse range of thirst-quenching beverages to a symphony of candies that hit all the sweet, sour, and savory notes, we've got your cravings covered.
And let's not forget about our repertoire of miscellaneous merchandise. Need a pen to jot down a sudden spark of inspiration? Or a quick snack to keep the rhythm of your day going? Or perhaps a winning lotto ticket to make your day really swing? We've got all of these and more to fulfill your needs for the day.
Whether you're chasing the crescendo of your day or slowing down to a soothing adagio, our newsstand provides the perfect accompaniment. And if you're lucky, you may even catch Frank on a good day, serenading the city with a tune or two.
We cordially invite you to drop by, say hi, and immerse yourself in the sweet jazz of city life at Senior's News Stand. You'll find it's more than a newsstand; it's a unique, musical corner of Manhattan that's ready to welcome you into its melody.
To get a taste of Frank's music.
See you soon at our corner of the city!
Best Regards,
Frank Senior & Pradeep
A blind-from-birth New York City native who has been singing and performing for over 35 years. Recognized for swinging naturally, telling a lyric story without forcing, and a voice similar to Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, and Johnny Hartman.
Available for concerts, nightclubs, festivals, hotels, cruises, and any occasion that calls for first-class, professional, timeless entertainment.