Name: Dragonfly Summer by Michael Franks
Brand: Michael Franks
SKU: 603497935451
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 2.5 (84 reviews)

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Influenced by such greats as Mose Allison and Bob Dorough, the sly and subtle Michael Franks lacks their chops, but has been quite clever and inventive at times. Dragonfly Summer has its moments. Though Franks does most of the songwriting himself, he's often at the mercy of various producers. The CD's strongest material (including the haunting "String of Pearls" and the inspired ode to Thelonious Monk, "Monk's New Tune") was produced by the Yellowjackets. ~ Alex Henderson

1. Coming to Life

by Michael Franks

Alto Saxophone: Dave Koz; Performer
Arranger: Jeff Lorber; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Michael Reiter
David Schiffman
Eric Rudd
Willie Will; Production
Production Coordination: Sally Poppe; Production
Background Vocals: Eric Benet Jordan; Performer
Bass: Alec Milstein; Performer
Drums: John Robinson; Performer
Flute: Hubert Laws; Performer
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.; Performer
Unknown Contributor Role: Les Schwartz
Jody Gilerti
Chris Anderson; Other
Keyboard: Jeff Lorber; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franks; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Mixing: Alan Meyerson; Production
Producer: Jeff Lorber; Production
Recording: Dan Shepard
Jeff Lorber; Production

2. Soul Mate

by Michael Franks

Alto Saxophone: Dave Koz; Performer
Arranger: Jeff Lorber; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Michael Reiter
David Schiffman
Eric Rudd
Willie Will; Production
Production Coordination: Sally Poppe; Production
Background Vocals: Eric Benet Jordan; Performer
Bass: Alec Milstein; Performer
Drums: John Robinson; Performer
Flute: Hubert Laws; Performer
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.; Performer
Unknown Contributor Role: Jody Gilerti
Chris Anderson
Les Schwartz
Barry Mckinley; Other
Keyboard: Jeff Lorber; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franks; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Mixing: Alan Meyerson; Production
Producer: Jeff Lorber; Production
Recording: Jeff Lorber
Dan Shepard; Production

3. Dragonfly Summer

by Michael Franks

Background Vocals: John Hall
Lance Hoppen
Larry Hoppen; Performer
Bass: Jimmy Haslip; Performer
Arranger: Yellowjackets; Composer
Lyricist: Michael Franks; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Eric Rudd
Willie Will
David Schiffman
Michael Reiter; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Jody Gilerti
Chris Anderson
Les Schwartz; Other
Drums: William Kennedy; Performer
Flugelhorn: Marvin Stamm; Performer
Guitar: Steve Khan; Performer
Keyboard: Russell Ferrante; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Bob Mintzer; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bob Mintzer; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Trumpet: Marvin Stamm; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Vocals: Michael Franks; Performer
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Mixing: Dan Garcia; Production
Producer: Yellowjackets; Production
Production Coordination: Sally Poppe; Production
Recording: Thomas Mark
Dan Shepard
James Farber; Production

4. Monk's New Tune

by Michael Franks

Background Vocals: Larry Hoppen
Lance Hoppen
John Hall; Performer
Arranger: Yellowjackets; Composer
Bass: Jimmy Haslip; Performer
Drums: William Kennedy; Performer
Flugelhorn: Marvin Stamm; Performer
Guitar: Steve Khan; Performer
Keyboard: Russell Ferrante; Performer
Assistant Engineer: David Schiffman
Michael Reiter
Eric Rudd
Willie Will; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Jody Gilerti
Les Schwartz
Chris Anderson; Other
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Mixing: Dan Garcia; Production
Producer: Yellowjackets; Production
Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Bob Mintzer; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bob Mintzer; Performer
Trumpet: Marvin Stamm; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franks; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Production Coordination: Sally Poppe; Production
Recording: Thomas Mark
Dan Shepard
James Farber; Production

5. Learning What Love Means

by Michael Franks

Alto Saxophone: Dave Koz; Performer
Arranger: Jeff Lorber; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Michael Reiter
David Schiffman
Eric Rudd
Willie Will; Production
Production Coordination: Sally Poppe; Production
Background Vocals: Eric Benet Jordan; Performer
Bass: Alec Milstein; Performer
Drums: John Robinson; Performer
Flute: Hubert Laws; Performer
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.; Performer
Unknown Contributor Role: Les Schwartz
Jody Gilerti
Chris Anderson; Other
Keyboard: Jeff Lorber; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franks; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Mixing: Alan Meyerson; Production
Producer: Jeff Lorber; Production
Recording: Dan Shepard
Jeff Lorber; Production

6. I Love Lucy

by Michael Franks

Bass: Steve Rodby; Performer
Cello: Jesse Levy
Nathan Stutch
Richard Locker
Charles Mccracken; Performer
Flute: Harvey Estrin
Lawrence Feldman; Performer
Guitar: Toninho Horta; Performer
Arranger: Gil Goldstein; Composer
Conductor: Gil Goldstein; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: David Schiffman
Michael Reiter
Eric Rudd
Willie Will; Production
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Mixing: James Farber; Production
Producer: Gil Goldstein; Production
Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Percussion: Mino Cinelu; Performer
Viola: Ronald Carone
Olivia Koppell
Lamar Alsop
Harold Coletta
Karen Dreyfus
Emanuel Vardi; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franks; Performer
Composer: Adamson And Daniels; Composer
Production Coordination: Sally Poppe; Production
Recording: Thomas Mark
Dan Shepard
James Farber; Production
Orchestra Arranged & Conducted By: Gil Goldstein; Other
Orchestra Arranger: Gil Goldstein; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Jody Gilerti
Les Schwartz
Chris Anderson; Other

7. Practice Makes Perfect

by Michael Franks

Alto Saxophone: Dave Koz; Performer
Arranger: Jeff Lorber; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Michael Reiter
David Schiffman
Eric Rudd
Willie Will; Production
Production Coordination: Sally Poppe; Production
Background Vocals: Eric Benet Jordan; Performer
Bass: Alec Milstein; Performer
Drums: John Robinson; Performer
Flute: Hubert Laws; Performer
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.; Performer
Unknown Contributor Role: Les Schwartz
Jody Gilerti
Chris Anderson; Other
Keyboard: Jeff Lorber; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franks; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Mixing: Alan Meyerson; Production
Producer: Jeff Lorber; Production
Recording: Dan Shepard
Jeff Lorber; Production

8. String of Pearls

by Michael Franks

Background Vocals: Larry Hoppen
Lance Hoppen
John Hall; Performer
Arranger: Yellowjackets; Composer
Bass: Jimmy Haslip; Performer
Drums: William Kennedy; Performer
Flugelhorn: Marvin Stamm; Performer
Guitar: Steve Khan; Performer
Keyboard: Russell Ferrante; Performer
Assistant Engineer: David Schiffman
Michael Reiter
Eric Rudd
Willie Will; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Jody Gilerti
Les Schwartz
Chris Anderson; Other
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Mixing: Dan Garcia; Production
Producer: Yellowjackets; Production
Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Bob Mintzer; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bob Mintzer; Performer
Trumpet: Marvin Stamm; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franks; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Production Coordination: Sally Poppe; Production
Recording: Thomas Mark
Dan Shepard
James Farber; Production

9. Keeping My Eye on You

by Michael Franks

Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Chris Hunter; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Willie Will
Eric Rudd
Michael Reiter
David Schiffman; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Les Schwartz
Chris Anderson
Jody Gilerti; Other
Mixing: James Farber; Production
Production Coordination: Sally Poppe; Production
Bass: John Patitucci; Performer
Drums: Alex Acuna; Performer
Guitar: John Pisano; Performer
Lead Vocals: Michael Franks
Dan Hicks; Performer
Percussion: Alex Acuna; Performer
Piano: Warren Bernhardt; Performer
Vocals: Peggy Lee; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Producer: Ben Sidran; Production
Recording: James Farber
Dan Shepard
Alan Sides; Production

10. The Dream

by Michael Franks

Background Vocals: Larry Hoppen
Lance Hoppen
John Hall; Performer
Bass: Jimmy Haslip; Performer
Drums: William Kennedy; Performer
Flugelhorn: Marvin Stamm; Performer
Guitar: Steve Khan; Performer
Arranger: Yellowjackets; Composer
Lyricist: Michael Franks; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Eric Rudd
Michael Reiter
Willie Will
David Schiffman; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Jody Gilerti
Chris Anderson
Les Schwartz; Other
Keyboard: Russell Ferrante; Performer
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Performer: Jimmy Haslip
Marc Russo
Russell Ferrante; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Bob Mintzer; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Bob Mintzer; Performer
Trumpet: Marvin Stamm; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franks; Performer
Mixing: Dan Garcia; Production
Producer: Yellowjackets; Production
Production Coordination: Sally Poppe; Production
Recording: James Farber
Dan Shepard
Thomas Mark; Production

11. You Were Meant for Me

by Michael Franks

Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Chris Hunter; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Willie Will
Eric Rudd
Michael Reiter
David Schiffman; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Les Schwartz
Chris Anderson
Jody Gilerti; Other
Mixing: James Farber; Production
Production Coordination: Sally Poppe; Production
Bass: John Patitucci; Performer
Drums: Alex Acuna; Performer
Guitar: John Pisano; Performer
Lead Vocals: Peggy Lee
Michael Franks; Performer
Percussion: Alex Acuna; Performer
Piano: Warren Bernhardt; Performer
Vocals: Dan Hicks; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Producer: Ben Sidran; Production
Recording: James Farber
Dan Shepard
Alan Sides; Production

12. How I Remember You

by Michael Franks

Bass: Steve Rodby; Performer
Cello: Jesse Levy
Nathan Stutch
Richard Locker
Charles Mccracken; Performer
Flute: Harvey Estrin
Lawrence Feldman; Performer
Guitar: Toninho Horta; Performer
Arranger: Gil Goldstein; Composer
Conductor: Gil Goldstein; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: David Schiffman
Michael Reiter
Eric Rudd
Willie Will; Production
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Mixing: James Farber; Production
Producer: Gil Goldstein; Production
Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Percussion: Mino Cinelu; Performer
Viola: Ronald Carone
Olivia Koppell
Lamar Alsop
Harold Coletta
Karen Dreyfus
Emanuel Vardi; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franks; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Production Coordination: Sally Poppe; Production
Recording: Thomas Mark
Dan Shepard
James Farber; Production
Orchestra Arranged & Conducted By: Gil Goldstein; Other
Orchestra Arranger: Gil Goldstein; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Jody Gilerti
Les Schwartz
Chris Anderson; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

57 minutes and 44 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

10/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Jazz, Pop, Smooth Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Vocal, Vocal Pop, Easy Listening, Pop-Jazz

Label

Rhino - Warner Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1992

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

603497935451

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Dragonfly Summer

1. Coming to Life

2. Soul Mate

3. Dragonfly Summer

4. Monk's New Tune

5. Learning What Love Means

6. I Love Lucy

7. Practice Makes Perfect

8. String of Pearls

9. Keeping My Eye on You

10. The Dream

11. You Were Meant for Me

12. How I Remember You

Technical Specifications

Dragonfly Summer

Product information

Release options

1. Coming to Life

2. Soul Mate

3. Dragonfly Summer

4. Monk's New Tune

5. Learning What Love Means

6. I Love Lucy

7. Practice Makes Perfect

8. String of Pearls

9. Keeping My Eye on You

10. The Dream

11. You Were Meant for Me

12. How I Remember You

Technical Specifications