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Matt Cusson: Going Along

by Esther Berlanga-Ryan
October 21, 2009

When Matt Cusson was barely three years old something was already starting to unfold within the little corners of his young heart. Genius usually visits early in life, and never leaves those who have been pampered by its delicate spell. It watches them grow. It teaches them how to walk, and laugh and create pure magic ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Michael Franks

September 18, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Michael Franks' birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Michael FranksOver the languorous course of 33 years and 16 albums, Michael Franks has mesmerized an international legion of fans with his one-of-a-kind artistry. Seamlessly weaving lyrics of stunning sensuality, wit... more Website ...

News: Event

Up Close Personal with Tommy Lipuma

June 21, 2009

Three-Time Grammy Winner And Pop And Jazz Producer To Discuss Platinum Record Success, Hosted By National Public Radio's Ashley Kahn. Exclusive interview with Grammy-winning pop and jazz producer and Verve Music Group Chairman Emeritus Tommy LiPuma (Anita Baker, Gladys Knight, Diana Krall, The Story) moderated Ashley Kahn, NPR's Morning Edition and author of Kind of Blue: ...

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Rendezvous In Rio

By Michael Franks

Label: Creative Sources
Released: 2006

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Anthology: The Art of Love

By Michael Franks

Label: Rhino
Released: 2003
Track listing: Disc One: Eggplant; Popsicle Toes; The Lady Wants to Know; B

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Watching The Snow

By Michael Franks

Label: Creative Sources
Released: 2003

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Article: Album Review

Michael Franks: Anthology: The Art of Love

Read "Anthology: The Art of Love" reviewed by Chris M. Slawecki

by Chris M. Slawecki
October 4, 2003

These 31 digitally remastered tracks across two CDs span Franks’ three-decade career, with something from every one of his Warner Bros. releases plus his Windham Hill album Barefoot on the Beach, performances with the Australian sextet Crossfire and the Yellowjackets, and studio tracks with Joe Sample and Brenda Russell. Early cuts show Franks as ...

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Barefoot on the Beach

By Michael Franks

Label: Windham Hill Records
Released: 2000

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Article: Album Review

Michael Franks: Barefoot on the Beach

by Dave Hughes
March 1, 2000

Michael Franks'Barefoot on the Beachbreaks little new ground - it's another batch of slinky, laidback yet hooky pop-jazz confections with Franks' trademark clever, playful lyrics. (I swear Franks must hold the world record for number of metaphors and euphemisms for lovemaking.) But this is a particularly enjoyable batch - the sunny tunes are particularly ...

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