Over the languorous course of 33 years and 16 albums, Michael Franks has mesmerized an international legion of fans with his one-of-a-kind artistry. Seamlessly weaving lyrics of stunning sensuality, ...

Over the languorous course of 33 years and 16 albums, Michael Franks has mesmerized an international legion of fans with his one-of-a-kind artistry. Seamlessly weaving lyrics of stunning sensuality, ...

La Jolla native Michael Franks’ music career predates the rise of both hip-hop and smooth jazz. But he has long been embraced by both worlds, much to the surprise of the veteran singer and ...

One of Detroit’s favorite international jazz musicians, singer-songwriter Michael Franks, will return to Detroit on Saturday at Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, presented by Hollywood ...

Artists as varied as Jack Johnson, Macy Gray and John Mayer have also been influenced by Franks. He has released 20 albums of new music since 1973, plus 1998’s “The Best of Michael Franks ...

Based on his music, you might expect Michael Franks to be a mellow, trendy guy. And what you hear is what you get. Franks is a fitness buff, a nature lover, a vegetarian and an animal-rights activ ...

For those longing to escape to the beach, the jungle or a “forgotten weekend” in Rio, Michael Franks ... meet the real Franks, rather than the sensuous singer who once crooned of seducing ...

8) Please Don't Say Goodnight This track (and the next one) are those jewels it seems you can only find on a Michael Franks CD. It combines catchy lyrics with beautiful music and tops it all off with ...

That evening, Jazz in the Park presents its first ticketed concert, featuring smooth jazz vocalist Michael Franks, jazz vibraphonist ... For the weekly series, the music starts at 4 p.m. and ...

Here are eight great options for this weekend in the fine arts. Singer-songwriter Michael Franks’ sophisticated, jazzy sound, witty lyrics and lighter-than-air voice made him an international ...

"The Michael Franks Anthology: The Art of Love" Rhino RHIAN BENSON "Gold Coast" DKG In the early '70s, singer-songwriter Michael Franks discovered a tranquil cove far removed from pop-water rapids ...