Michael Franks (musician)

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Michael Franks
Franks in 2019
Background information
Born	(1944-09-18) September 18, 1944 (age 79) La Jolla, California, U.S.
Genres	Pop smooth jazz
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals guitar banjo mandolin
Years active	1973 – present
Labels	Reprise/Warner Bros., Koch, Shanachie
Website	www.michaelfranks.com

Michael Franks (born September 18, 1944) is an American singer and songwriter, considered a leader of the quiet storm movement. He has recorded with a variety of well-known artists, such as Patti Austin, Art Garfunkel, Brenda Russell, Claus Ogerman, Joe Sample, and David Sanborn. His songs have been recorded by Gordon Haskell, Shirley Bassey, The Carpenters, Kurt Elling, Diana Krall, Patti LaBelle, Lyle Lovett, The Manhattan Transfer, Leo Sidran, Veronica Nunn, Carmen McRae, Ringo Starr and Natalie Cole.^[1]