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.

La Jolla native Michael Franks’ music career predates the rise of both hip-hop and smooth jazz. ... Franks has released 23 albums to date and is now at work on another.

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

Now 78, the musician continues to create and perform, ... Michael Franks with special guest Najee will play the Fisher Theatre, 3011 E. Grand Blvd. in Detroit, Saturday, ...

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

It’s been six years since his last record, “The Music in My Head,” but Franks is hard at work on a new album. “I’ve slowed down to intervals of five or six years (between albums) now ...