It's hard to believe it is almost 30 years since Michael Franks made us prick up our ears as we first heard the quaintly titled Popsicle Toes from the Art Of Tea album.

In the early '70s, singer-songwriter Michael Franks discovered a tranquil cove far removed from pop-water rapids, and he hasn't budged since. Which is why "Anthology," a two-disc, 31-track, career ...

Franks is best known for his 1976 smooth jazz hit "Popsicle Toes." This year, Franks released a new album, Time Together, with more songs suited for cooling down on summer days.

Michael Franks'Barefoot on the Beachbreaks little new ground - it's another batch of slinky, laidback yet hooky pop-jazz confections with Franks' trademark clever, playful lyrics. (I swear Franks must ...

One of Detroit’s favorite international jazz musicians, singer-songwriter Michael Franks, will return to Detroit Saturday, Aug. 17.

Michael Franks returning, popsicle toes intact, for hometown gig at San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival The La Jolla native is now at work on his memoir and his 24th album. His band features former Pat ...

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"Now That The Summer's Here" is the first single from Time Together, Michael Franks' 18th album and debut for Shanachie Entertainment. This song appears by permission of the contributing artist and/or ...

One of Detroit’s favorite international jazz musicians, singer-songwriter Michael Franks, will return to Detroit Saturday, Aug. 17.