Rendevous In Rio

Thank you David Sandling for introducing me to him 27 years ago. Miss Elliott.

His song "The Chemistry of Love" is magical in the sense of soothing and taking me somewhere beyond everyday life. I can listen to a song one time and know if it speaks to my heart and this one did. Michael Franks has been in my world since cassettes! It's nice to have him back with just one ride into his beautiful and talented company of musicians.

How does this guy know how to touch the heartstrings of your soul so easily? He is the Universal God of Love. Get ready for a smooth ride off into the heavens with Michael. This CD will banish any blues and carry you off to a much better place.

I came for "Under the Sun" and then bought the rest of the album. My first album from Michael Franks was "Blue Pacific", an excellent album (purchased on CD). "Rendezvous in Rio" is a different album but equally as good. Enjoy!

Jazz lovers rejoice, Michael Franks is back with his first new album of original non-holiday songs in seven years. Leave it to Michael the smooth cat to come up with another brilliant batch of great songs, especially his odes to a few of his heroes "The Cool School" (Chet Baker & Mose Allison) and "Hearing Take Five" (Dave Brubeck & Paul Desmond), which are both not only great songs but are also quite funny. Mike is back with another great album, which leaves his legions of fans to wonder what took him so long! Let's hope Mr. Franks doesn't decide to take another 7 years off between mainstream albums. (Watching the Snow, Mike's Christmas album, was released in 2003, and is fabulous)

Lots of fun, Songbirds, the last cut, is just as good as anything he's done.

Michael Franks is like a fine wine  that gets better with time. His work has moved and inspired me for over 20 years. This work is among his best, if not the best.   Michael, Antonio is smiling.   

The Jazzmaster of smooth vocals is back and he never ceases to amaze! From the jazzy lyrics to the rhythm of the songs",Rendezvous In Rio" is a must have addition to your collections any Michael Franks fan should have.Thank you Michael for making beautiful music, so the world can sing your songs.........Arnie S.

MIchael Franks has has again proven that his talent is unstoppable. This album is without a doubt destined to be his finest work yet. He definately mellows and gets better with age. I have been a devoted fan since I first heard "popsicle toes" and "lady wants to know:. This album however reinvents him in such a metamorphosis that it is if his musical style is "new" fresh and uplifting without being a reincarnation it is a true rebirth of the "Smooth Scat" that his fans enjoy . I was so impressed and amazed at the range of his take on himself. This album will definately introduce him to new generation of jazz aficiandos. Good Listening at any age. If you love jazz this has" t be in your collection".Once you hear "Under the Sun and Scatsville you are back in the day AND ENJOYING HIM LIKE THE FIRST TIME . Great Album Mike. probably the best you have ever done. NO DOUBT FEEL ME!!!! THANK MIKE FOR ANOTHER JAZZ TREASURE THANKS MIKE YOU ARE MY HERO

Michael Franks delivers a wonderful set of jazz vocals once again in this release. His smoothest, softest voice singing slightly off key (if I know what that means and I don't so forgive me if I have misstated) is simply marvelous! Anyone who can sing "Popsicle Toes," that I had no clue the words as I listened to his beautiful delivery in the melody at first, made me laugh later at how much I was enjoying something titled; "Poscicle Toes." Though "Popsicle Toes" is not on this release Michael Franks' delivery in each song herein is nothing short of excellent just like all his other music.