Whether it's Bob Dylan, Thomas Quasthoff, or Roger Cicero - artists from all genres interpret his songs in this anniversary year, paying tribute to the revered Frank Sinatra. For more than 60 years, he captivated millions of audiences on stages around the world - the most complete of all crooners, The Voice, Ol' Blue Eyes. He was a master of nuance - confident, charismatic, elegant. But how did the son of Italian immigrants in New Jersey become the star of an era? How were the great musicians of his time influential to him, and what is the source of his enduring fascination? Johannes Kunz, a profound expert and critical fan, traces the phenomenon of Sinatra in an unparalleled musical history.