Background
Ortega, Frank was born on November 27, 1927 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Frank and Sarah (Salazar) Ortega.
Ortega, Frank was born on November 27, 1927 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Frank and Sarah (Salazar) Ortega.
Student high school, Los Angeles. Studies with Edith Knox, Los Angeles, 1956. Studies with Mario Castelnuovo, Beverly Hills, California, 1963.
Singer Roger Wagner Chorale, Los Angeles, 1938-1943. Pianist Frankie Ortega Trio, 1944-1965. Pianist, composer, arranger, conductor Warner Brothers television, Hollywood, California, 1958-1963.
Orchestra leader Century Plaza Hotel, Century City, 1966-1967, Coconut Grove and Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, 1968.
Member American Society Music Arrangers, American Society of Composers, Society of Singers.
Married Maxine Leatha Jenkins, December 29, 1946. Children: Shannon Kathleen, Francine Aleen, Linda Leatha, Sarah Guada Lupe.