{"title":"Michael Franks","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"6240952b-8fe1-45e6-b02f-9a4476995f73\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-159\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:8e4d236e-6a63-410c-a88f-387f8e27e6d1-79\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-160\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"9ba4288c-3a7b-4363-8996-4d1352a05522\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"747\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMichael Franks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an American jazz-influenced singer-songwriter known for his smooth vocal style and sophisticated songwriting. Emerging in the 1970s, he became associated with the soft jazz and adult contemporary scenes, blending jazz, pop, and Brazilian influences. His album \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Art of Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e includes the well-known song Popsicle Toes, showcasing his witty, poetic lyricism. Later works like \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSleeping Gypsy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e continued his relaxed, melodic style. His music often explores romantic themes, travel, and everyday observations with subtle humor. Franks is respected for his understated vocal delivery and ability to merge jazz sophistication with accessible, lyrical pop songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"michael-franks","title":"Michael Franks - Tiger in the Rain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiger in the Rain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1979\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarner Bros #BSK3294. Made in USA \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x Vinyl LP,   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael, if you are not acquainted, produced lots of great records in the 70\/80's in a lovely easy-going Jazz-pop style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic musicians and it really show with how good this modest record sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusicians (some of them)\u003cbr\u003eMichael Franks – vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin\u003cbr\u003eRandy Brecker – trumpet\u003cbr\u003eClaudio Roditi – trumpet\u003cbr\u003eLew Soloff – piccolo trumpet\u003cbr\u003eJohn Clark – French horn\u003cbr\u003eTom \"Bones\" Malone – trombone\u003cbr\u003eLew Del Gatto – saxophone\u003cbr\u003eLou Marini – saxophone\u003cbr\u003eSeldon Powell – saxophone\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Young – saxophone, flute\u003cbr\u003eHoward Leshaw – flute\u003cbr\u003eDave Liebman – flute\u003cbr\u003eKenny Barron – piano\u003cbr\u003ePaul Griffin – organ\u003cbr\u003eBob Leinbach – organ\u003cbr\u003eMike Mainieri – vibraphone, vocals\u003cbr\u003eJoe Caro – guitars\u003cbr\u003eBucky Pizzarelli – guitar\u003cbr\u003eRon Carter – double bass\u003cbr\u003eRick Marotta – drums\u003cbr\u003eBen Riley – drums\u003cbr\u003eBuddy Williams – drums\u003cbr\u003eDominic Cortese – concertina, percussion\u003cbr\u003eRubens Bassini – percussion\u003cbr\u003eJohn Simon – percussion\u003cbr\u003eErrol \"Crusher\" Bennett – congas\u003cbr\u003eFlora Purim – background vocals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood solid copy and fun to explore his music. Sounds good. Clean copy with light noise. Sleeve light wear\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Franks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46632184774911,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9143\/6031\/files\/20250127_212605079_iOS.jpg?v=1740458688"},{"product_id":"michael-franks-1","title":"Michael Franks - The Art of Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Art of Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1975\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarner Bros #P-10255R. Japanese pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x Vinyl LP,  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless you grew up in the 70's there is only a slim chance you know about Michael Franks. 'The Art of Tea' was his second album and very much was a extremely successful album. It just seemed to hit the right note for the mid-70's, and with a killer bunch of musicians it stands up today as a lovely album. Production is immaculate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI did play this to death and came back to it a few years ago, wondering why I hadn't listened to it for a while. It is Pop but quite lovely, take any Sunday afternoon with a glass of Leoube Rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely pristine copy and just sounds magical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve good as well. Hard to find this album in good condition!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Franks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47640098963711,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9143\/6031\/files\/20260120_214619459_iOS_00.jpg?v=1768993480"},{"product_id":"michael-franks-2","title":"Michael Franks - Objects of Desire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObjects of Desire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1982\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarner Bros #P-11129, Japanese pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x Vinyl LP,   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael, if you are not acquainted, produced lots of great records in the 70\/80's in a lovely easy-going Jazz-pop style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic musicians and it really show with how good this modest record sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck this one out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a great voice, and a delightful sounding album. Quiet pressing, super nice condition copy. Sleeve good with nice obi. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Franks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48075106156799,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9143\/6031\/files\/20251202_235635264_iOS_00.jpg?v=1768896279"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9143\/6031\/collections\/20260120_214619459_iOS_00.jpg?v=1777961674","url":"https:\/\/www.onvinyl.co.nz\/collections\/michael-franks.oembed","provider":"On Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}