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Sleeping Gypsy Review"Daddy's just like Coltrane
Baby's just like Miles
The Lady's just like heaven
When she smiles"
~ The Lady Wants To Know ~
(Words & Music by Michael Franks)
Michael Franks, whom I've watched live in concert way back in the eighties, is one of my all-time favorite singers/songwriters of our time. He is also one of the many jazz/pop artists who are greatly inspired with Bossa Nova rhythms and this is very evident with his sophomore album, "Sleeping Gypsy," a follow-up to his debut album "Art of Tea" (my first MF album). This enjoyable CD has eight original compositions of Mr. Franks and backed up by great jazzers such as David Sanborn & Michael Brecker (sax), Joe Sample & João Donato (piano), Larry Carlton & Helio Delmiro (guitars), Wilton Felder (bass), João Palma & John Guerin (drums) and Ray Armando (percussion). The lush and flawless orchestration was done magnificently by none other than one of the greatest arrangers/conductors of all-time, Claus Ogerman.
Since Mr. Franks has a Doctorate degree in contemporary songwriting and taught music courses at UCLA and UC Berkeley, his works are truly unique and noteworthy. You'll enjoy listening to his soft and mellow original songs starting with the initial track "The Lady Wants To Know" which has reference to the great jazz legends John Coltrane and Miles Davis. Pianist Joe Sample composed the music on track #7 "Chain Reaction" and drummer John Guerin wrote the music for "Don't Be Blue."
The winning track for me is "Down In Brazil" and I just love its samba-ish rhythm, not to mention that this track was actually recorded in Rio. Another highlight is a song he wrote as a tribute to another great composer, Antonio Carlos Jobim, "Antonio's Song" (The Rainbow). These songs have authentic twist of Jobim that makes them so endearing to one's ears.
This is one of the best among his earliest recordings and through the years, I still find it very enjoyable to listen to these timeless songs. When great musicians combine their talents and artistry and make beautiful music together, the end result is an awesome recording such as this. Highly recommended not only to Michael Franks fans but also to those who love mellow pop/jazz at its very best.
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