Frankie Carle nickname(s):
Frankie Carle, , The Wizard of the Keyboard
Frankie Carle date of birth:
March 25, 1903
How old was Frankie Carle when died?
97
Where was Frankie Carle born?
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
When did Frankie Carle die?
March 7, 2001
What is Frankie Carle nationality?
American
What is Frankie Carle's occupation?
Musician, songwriter
What genre is Frankie Carle's work?
Big band, easy listening, pop standard, piano
What instruments does Frankie Carle play?
Piano, Leader
Short Biography
Frankie Carle (March 25, 1903 – March 7, 2001), born Francis Nunzio Carlone, was an American pianist and bandleader. As a very popular bandleader in the 1940s and 1950s, Carle was nicknamed "The Wizard of the Keyboard". "Sunrise Serenade" was Carle's best-known composition, rising to No. 1 in the US in 1938 and selling more than one million copies.