Dream By Michael Franks

EU five CD anthology from the Smooth Jazz/Pop singer/songwriter. Together with Steely Dan, James Taylor and Christopher Cross, Michael Franks is one of the original sculptors of the West Coast/California sound. His musical alchemy is unique: Jazz, Pop, Funk, Bossa, ...

Franks made a name for himself in the '70s by combining folk, jazz, pop and bossa nova. This 1993 album finds him updating his sound with state-of-the-art production, but the essential elements of his style are still present. Franks' smooth, ...

Track Listing: DISC 1: Eggplant; Popsicle Toes; Lady Wants to Know, The; B'wana; Antonio's Song; When the Cookie Jar Is Empty; Meet Me in the Deerpark; Living on the Inside; Sanpaku; Tiger in the Rain; When It's Over; On My ...

Franks made a name for himself in the '70s by combining folk, jazz, pop and bossa nova. This 1993 album finds him updating his sound with state-of-the-art production, but the essential elements of his style are still present. Franks' smooth, ...

Additional personnel includes: Michael Franks, Brenda Russell, Marilyn Scott, Take 6 (vocals). This live set by the Yellowjackets (taped at the Roxy in Hollywood) has plenty of solo space for Bob Mintzer (on tenor, soprano, bass clarinet and EWI) and keyboardist ...

This best-of displays two decades of the instrumental jazz-fusion group's musical progress, from the Weather Report-like "Jacket Town" to the African-flavored, electronica-influenced "Wildlife." Combining dexterous musicianship with a glossily compelling sound, the Yellowjackets are practically the definition of smooth jazz. Photographer: ...

Franks made a name for himself in the '70s by combining folk, jazz, pop and bossa nova. This 1993 album finds him updating his sound with state-of-the-art production, but the essential elements of his style are still present. Franks' smooth, ...