Sounds of Sinatra
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MEET THE BAND
RICHARD JACQUES - Vocals
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A 2025 Josie Award nominee for Male Tribute Artist of the Year for his Sinatra tribute shows, Rich has been a regular performer in Nashville for several years at top venues including the Nashville City Club, and the Sinatra Bar & Lounge. As founder of Richard Jacques Productions, he's established a solid reputation as a show producer with numerous shows currently running throughout Music City.​ He's played leading roles in New York stage productions, of Grease (Danny Zuko), The 1940's Radio Hour (Johnny Cantone), and The Elvis '68 Comeback Special Show. As a solo performer, Rich has held longstanding gigs through the years at top-notch venues in New York, Nashville, New Mexico, Texas, and even in resort locations on China's Hainan Island in the South China Sea. Originally from Maryland, Rich is a former U.S. Marine, and graduate of Texas Tech University. You can find Rich's original music on Spotify, and at richjacquesdmusic.com
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KEITH SARGENT - Vocals
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Keith began singing at the age of 14 months with his family’s gospel group in Detroit, Michigan. Since then he has worked with some of the biggest names in show business, appeared all over the world, and gathered TV credits like the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson, Dinah with Dinah Shore, Celebrity Review, European TV, and more. His rising stardom was interrupted when he lost his young wife to cancer on a cold Christmas Eve, leaving him to raise 2 children under the age of 5. He made the very difficult decision to put his career on hold for the next 20 years and stay home with his kids to concentrate on their futures, while sacrificing a big part of his. Today, his children are successful adults and Keith is back doing what he was born to do; entertain.
Keith firmly believes that music is the soundtrack to our lives. His dynamic voice, charismatic personality, entertaining approach to performance, and humorous impressions of fun-loving entertainers like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, Gomer Pyle, Tom Jones, and Elvis leave people laughing and hollering for more. His music combines classic big band songs and movie themes with rock n’ roll classics of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. By adding a splash of country and a taste of gospel, Keith seamlessly covers all the bases and takes his audience on a trip down memory lane.
​Whether he is singing a beautiful ballad, swinging to a Sinatra classic, or belting out a 50’s rock and roll tune, Keith does it all with alluring energy and class. His fun-loving sense of humor is contagious and his talent is obvious to everyone. This combination of great singing and a love for his audience makes him a favorite everywhere he appears. These days, you can find him performing monthly at Nashville’s new Sinatra Bar & Lounge as well at local shows. www.keithsargentmusic.com
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KYLE HENRY - Vocals
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Kyle Henry hails from El Paso, IL and was influenced by music from an early age. He attended Eastern Illinois University where he studied Music Education and Vocal Performance. While still in college he began performing professionally and hasn’t looked back since. His early gigs were at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Silver Dollar City. He also spent a lot of time in Pigeon Forge, TN and Myrtle Beach, SC. Kyle’s love for travel then took him on numerous cruise ship contracts including Celebrity, Holland America Line, and Norwegian Cruise Lines. Additionally he has toured the US extensively. He spent over a decade as the host and lead male vocalist for the touring production of American Big Band. Kyle is thrilled to now be a part of the Rat Pack tribute shows produced by Richard Jaques Productions.
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​MICHELLE MURRAY - Vocals
Originally from Chicago, Michelle started singing on stage at age 5. Her music career has taken her across the country gracing the stage as an opener for Craig Morgan, Aaron Tippin, Jason Aldean, Montgomery Gentry, Steve Cropper, Tracy Byrd, and Little Big Town, to name a few. In 2004, Michelle and her young children settled in Franklin where she worked for years as a recording artist, touring the country with her children and crew. She ultimately became a spokesperson for Sam Schmidt and a prominent IndyCar racing team and embarked on a 10-year country wide tour where she wrote songs, performed concerts, and even filed a documentary, "My Finish Line." Michelle and her family covered 70,000 miles playing venues in 35 states. Her song Trip Around the Sun went to No. 1 on the independent charts in 2014. Michelle has always been passionate about hair and makeup since she was a young child. Michelle recently created Encore Off Main Salon, voted as Franklin's Best Salon in 2024. You can find Michelle's music on Spotify and other online sites including YouTube and Apple Music.
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ASUNTA FLEMING - Vocals
Asunta Fleming, actress, singer, dancer, vocal teacher has been on stage most of her life from opera to musical theater. She’s worked with stars in Opera, Stage and Film such as Roberta Peters, George Chakiris, Julie Harris, Charles Durning and Burt Reynolds. Her broad range allows her to sing bel canto songs as well as jazz, pop and country tunes. She toured as a lead performer for Walt Disney Entertainment and was the TV host for the Travel Channel and the hit radio show Girl Talk. Favorite stage roles are Agnes in the virtuoso musical I Do! I Do!, Amalia in She Loves Me, Grushinskya, the prima ballerina in Grand Hotel, Ursula in Sweet Charity, Maria in West Side Story, Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate, Maggie in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, and her critically acclaimed performance as Kate in Kiss Me Kate. In Los Angeles Asunta has performed in TV Soaps and on stage as Rose in the Rose Bowl Queens, Ms. Havisham in Great Expectations and Salt in How Katrina Plays. Her favorite role was Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia that played to sold crowds and extended shows.
When Asunta is not performing on stage, she is performing as a Broadway World Cabaret headliner in Los Angeles including being the opening act for Rosalind Kind and Lorna Luft, Jazz concerts on the East Coast, performing with her country band in California, recording feature film scores or in the recording studio in Nashville which she now calls home. Asunta has had the privilege of performing for Frank and Barbara Sinatra, Angelica Houston, performed at Monticello for their 4th of July celebration, and was the voice for many years for US Open Polo matches.
As a top vocal coach, Asunta brings all of her performing experiences to her vocal students located all around the country and abroad who learn the art of singing, acting and dancing from this veteran performer. She has produced many of her students in the recording studio, in world class cabaret shows, concerts and Industry showcases in Los Angeles, Ojai and Nashville.
Asunta is so thrilled to be performing in Richard Jacques productions.
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GREGG MANGIAFICO - Piano
A top New York and Nashville composer, orchestrator, arranger of music for TV commercials from 1988 – 2010. Clients have included IBM, American Express, Ford, Coke, and many others. Gregg is a winner of two CLIO Awards, the MOMA / AICP award, and two Gold Medals from the New York Film Festival. As a session keyboardist, he has recorded and arranged for albums by Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Cher, John Waite, Alice Cooper, Michael Bolton, Bonnie Tyler, Kenny Loggins, Carly Simon, Motley Crew, Hannah Montana, Ronnie Spector, Jimmy Barnes, Bob Marley, Jennifer Rush, Melba Moore, The Weather Girls, The Colourfield, Sinead O'Conner, Lara Fabian, The Priests, and The Tenors, among others.
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SAM SMITH - Bass
Samuel Smith is a composer, arranger, and sought-after bassist based in Nashville, TN. He has gained such an insight on the bass that the AuburnPub said that "watching Smith play, the line between bassist and bass blurs." The young bassist looks to always improve himself as an individual musician, as well as with the music that is brought to him by other artists. Smith has a history of working all around the world; from the USA to China, The Netherlands, France, the UK, and even Martinique playing as a sideman and bandleader for many musical projects. The bassist has played at esteemed venues such as Dizzy's Club, Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, Wally's Cafe Jazz Club, and Smalls Jazz Club and has played and/or recorded with the likes of Cassandra Wilson, Ron Blake, Stefon Harris, Jazzmeia Horn, Jesus Molina, Aaron Parks, and Terri Lyne Carrington.
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Smith strives to achieve new projects via the bass. He has won awards as an individual instrumentalist such as the Signature Music Jazz Ignition Award, The George Reed Jazz Scholarship, and the Skaneateles Music Guild Scholarship. Starting his career in music in his hometown of Syracuse, NY, he has brought his talents to Boston, being granted the North American Tour Scholarship to attend Berklee for a Bachelor Degree, as well as being granted a Presidential Scholarship to attend Longy School of Music for his Master Degree. Being finished with both degrees, he now looks to continuously bring his craft into the local community, and around the world.
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PAUL WINKLER - Drums
Paul’s experience and very diverse style of play has made him a sought after player in the Nashville music community. Paul works with a wide range of artists for live and recorded sessions with great time and rhythm. Here is a quick summary about Paul has studied virtually all styles of music and played professionally in clubs in New York and in resorts in the Catskills backing numerous artists. Typical artist prep in the Catskills was "Here's my show. Find your part. I'll count off and let's go." Played in theater productions of Chicago, Pippin, Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, to name a few. Played the Flevo Christian Music Festival (Holland) with recording artist Rick Altizer. Played and/or recorded with Brian Gentry and Ken Marvin (Marvin and Gentry) and Peace (featuring the late Dan Peek of America), Victoria Venier, RM31, Rick Altizer, Kent Blazy, Gary Talley (The Box Tops), Rick Durrett (Crystal Gayle, Willie Nelson…) to name a few. Session work with musicians from Doug Stone, The Oak Ridge boys, John Denver, The Gants, Kenny Chesney, Shania Twain, Jewel, Lionel Richie, Tim McGraw, King Crimson, etc.​​​​​​
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