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 ...

"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 ...

If pop tunesmith Michael Franks were any more relaxed onstage, he'd be guilty of loitering. On the all-time list of crooners least likely to break a sweat, he's right up there with Perry Como and ...

Michael Franks, the ever-artful singer-songwriter and harvester of the most delectable musical passion fruit known to distingué lovers, has returned with his 18th offering, Time Together, his first ...

Michael Franks has been cited as an idol by fellow troubadour Jason Mraz, whose wispy singing and sly wordplay owe a major debt to La Jolla native Franks.Artists as varied as Jack Johnson, Macy Gra… ...

Michael Franks, the ever-artful singer-songwriter and harvester of the most delectable musical passion fruit known to distingué lovers, recently released his 18th offering, Time Together, his first ...

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 activi… ...

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

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 ...