If pop tunesmith Michael Franks were any more relaxed onstage, he'd be guilty of loitering. On the all-time list of crooners least likely to break a sweat, he's right up there with Perry Como and ...

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 ...

Mother Nature decided to give Facilities Services lead mechanic Michael Franks one last, little send-off ahead of his retirement from Boston College on February 4: a major blizzard that pounded ...

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

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For those longing to escape to the beach, the jungle or a “forgotten weekend” in Rio, Michael Franks’ musical passport can help take you there. For more than 30 years, the Califor… ...

That evening, Jazz in the Park presents its first ticketed concert, featuring smooth jazz vocalist Michael Franks, jazz vibraphonist Roy Ayers and New Orleans-based jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan.

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 ...

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.

From celebrated visual artists to the music of Mexico and North Africa, this weekend in metro Detroit offers something for everyone.

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.

That evening, Jazz in the Park presents its first ticketed concert, featuring smooth jazz vocalist Michael Franks, jazz vibraphonist Roy Ayers and New Orleans-based jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan.