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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 ...
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 writer of such ...
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… ...
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 California native's sultr… ...
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.
”Smooth jazz” landed Saturday night at Ravinia in a program that was at times smooth and at times presented jazz-but never simultaneously. The term, which serves as the slogan for Chica… ...
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 ...
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.
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.
One of Detroit’s favorite international jazz musicians, singer-songwriter Michael Franks, will return to Detroit Saturday, Aug. 17.