Jazz musician Michael Franks's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.

All About Jazz is celebrating Michael Franks' birthday today! 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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

He has released 20 albums of new music since 1973, plus 1998’s “The Best of Michael Franks: A Backward Glance” and 1988’s “Indispensable: 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 ...

Franks says she is the foundation for much of his music, including “Rainy Night in Tokyo,” which appeared on 1983’s “Passionfruit” album.

Summary Michael Franks was literally a music teacher/professor who got a break in the early 1970's in the form of a recording contract, and never looked back. Anyone who's seen him perform live can ...

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 ...

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.

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