Of course, Franks hasn't spent all this time alone. He's often surrounded himself with top-tier producers, beginning with Tommy LiPuma, and such notable musicians as the Crusaders, the ...

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.

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

As a result, anyone who wanted to hear Franks revisit both the flirtatiously silly ("Popsicle Toes") and sensuously lyrical ("Antonio's Song") aspects of his repertoire didn't go home disappointed ...

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.

Singer-songwriter Michael Franks’ sophisticated, jazzy sound, witty lyrics and lighter-than-air voice made him an international star in the 1970s and ‘80s with songs like “Tell Me All About ...

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