Name: Passion Fruit by Michael Franks
Brand: Michael Franks
SKU: 603497935420
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 2.5 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

While on first listen Michael Franks' Passion Fruit appears to convey a jazz fusion approach, the inclusion of such contributors as Naná Vasconcelos, Astrud Gilberto and Toots Thielemans actually shows it to be a further continuation of Franks' championing of Brazilian music, with a light and deft touch. As on his previous outing, for which he brought in guest vocalists (Bonnie Raitt, Luther Vandross and Randy VanWarmer), on this album he enlists vocalist Kenny Rankin as well as Gilberto. This time, though, the vocalists appear to be a more natural fit. "Amazon," "Rainy Night in Tokyo" and "How the Garden Grows" reveals some of his best writing in some time, while "Now That Your Joystick's Broke" wouldn't be out of place lyrically alongside some of his clever, earlier songs. ~ Steve Matteo

1. Alone at Night

by Michael Franks

Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Dave Tofani; Performer
Soloist: Hiram Bullock
Ronnie Brecker; Main Performer
Arranger: Rob Mounsey; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Maureen Thompson
Michael Christopher
Roger Moutenot
Arthur Payson; Production
Concert Master: Davidnadien; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Maryann Wlock; Other
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Background Vocals: Hamish Stuart
Will Lee; Performer
Bass: Homer Mensch
John Miller; Performer
Cello: Jonathan Abramowitz
Warren Lash
Charles Mccracken; Performer
Producer: Rob Mounsey; Production
Flugelhorn: Jon Faddis; Performer
Flute: Eddie Daniels; Performer
Guitar: Jeff Mironov; Performer
Harp: Gloria Agostini; Performer
Mixing: Artie Friedman; Production
Piano: Rob Mounsey; Performer
Synthesizer: Rob Mounsey; Performer
Viola: Emanuel Vardi
Theodore Israel
Lamar Alsop
Judy Geist; Performer
Violin: Jan Mullen
Lew Eley
John Pintavalle
Barry Finclair
Matthew Raimondi
Elena Barere
Gerald Tarack
Charles Libove
Richard Sortomme; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franks; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Recording: Ed Rak
Marti Robertson
Artie Friedman; Production

2. Never Satisfied

by Michael Franks

Background Vocals: Kacey Cisyk
Hamish Stuart
Will Lee
Lesley Miller; Performer
Arranger: Rob Mounsey; Composer
Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Assistant Engineer: Arthur Payson
Maureen Thompson
Michael Christopher
Roger Moutenot; Production
Bass: Homer Mensch
Will Lee
John Miller; Performer
Cello: Jonathan Abramowitz
Warren Lash
Charles Mccracken; Performer
Drums: Christopher Parker; Performer
Guitar: Jeff Mironov; Performer
Harmonica: Toots Thielemans; Performer
Unknown Contributor Role: Maryann Wlock; Other
Harp: Gloria Agostini; Performer
Percussion: Sue Evans; Performer
Rhodes Piano: Rob Mounsey; Performer
Synthesizer: Rob Mounsey; Performer
Viola: Lamar Alsop
Judy Geist
Emanuel Vardi
Theodore Israel; Performer
Violin: John Pntavalle
Lew Eley
Jan Mullen
Elena Barere
Gerald Tarack
Charles Libove
Regis Iandiorio
Richard Sortomme
Barry Finclair
Matthew Raimondi; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franks; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Concert Master: Davidnadien; Production
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Mixing: Artie Friedman; Production
Producer: Rob Mounsey; Production
Recording: Ed Rak
Marti Robertson
Artie Friedman; Production

3. Amazon

by Michael Franks

Background Vocals: Hamish Stuart
Astrud Gilberto
Kacey Cisyk
Lesley Miller
Will Lee; Performer
Bass: Will Lee
John Miller
Homer Mensch; Performer
Cello: Warren Lash
Charles Mccracken
Jonathan Abramowitz; Performer
Classical Guitar: Jeff Mironov; Performer
Drums: Christopher Parker; Performer
Guitar: Hugh Mccracken; Performer
Harp: Gloria Agostini; Performer
Rhodes Piano: Rob Moundsey; Performer
Arranger: Rob Moundsey; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Michael Christopher
Arthur Payson
Maureen Thompson
Roger Moutenot; Production
Concert Master: Davidnadien; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Maryann Wlock; Other
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Producer: Rob Moundsey; Production
Soloist: Eddie Daniels; Main Performer
Percussion: Nana Vasconcelos; Performer
Synthesizer: Rob Moundsey; Performer
Viola: Theodore Israel
Lamar Alsop
Judy Geist
Emanuel Vardi; Performer
Violin: Elena Barere
Gerald Tarack
Charles Libove
Richard Sortomme
Matthew Raimondi
Barry Finclair
Lew Eley
John Pintavalle
Jan Mullen; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franks; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Mixing: Artie Friedman; Production
Recording: Artie Friedman
Ed Rak
Marti Robertson; Production

4. Now That Your Joystick's Broke (LPVersion)

by Michael Franks

Bass: Homer Mensch
John Miller; Performer
Cello: Jonathan Abramowitz
Warren Lash
Charles Mccracken; Performer
Guitar: Hiram Bullock; Performer
Harp: Gloria Agostini; Performer
Arranger: Rob Mounsey; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Maureen Thompson
Roger Moutenot
Arthur Payson
Michael Christopher; Production
Concert Master: Davidnadien; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Maryann Wlock; Other
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Producer: Rob Mounsey; Production
Synthesizer: Rob Mounsey; Performer
Viola: Lamar Alsop
Emanuel Vardi
Judy Geist
Theodore Israel; Performer
Violin: Richard Sortomme
Regis Iandiorio
Gerald Tarack
Elena Barere
John Pintavalle
Lew Eley
Barry Finclair
Matthew Raimondi; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franks; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Mixing: Artie Friedman; Production
Recording: Ed Rak
Marti Robertson
Artie Friedman; Production

5. Sunday Morning Here with You

by Michael Franks

Background Vocals: Kenny Rankin; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Bass: John Miller
Homer Mensch
Neil Jason; Performer
Bells: Christopher Parker; Performer
Cello: Jonathan Abramowitz
Warren Lash
Charles Mccracken; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Maureen Thompson
Michael Christopher
Roger Moutenot
Arthur Payson; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Maryann Wlock; Other
Drums: Steve Gadd; Performer
Guitar: John Tropea; Performer
Harp: Gloria Agostini; Performer
Percussion: Sue Evans; Performer
Synthesizer: Rob Moundsey; Performer
Viola: Theodore Israel
Judy Geist
Lamar Alsop
Emanuel Vardi; Performer
Arranger: Rob Moundsey; Composer
Rhodes Piano: Pat Rebillot; Performer
Violin: Elena Barere
Jan Mullen
John Pintavalle
Lew Eley
Gerald Tarack
Charles Libove
Regis Iandiorio
Richard Sortomme
Barry Finclair
Matthew Raimondi; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franks; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Concert Master: Davidnadien; Production
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Mixing: Artie Friedman; Production
Producer: Rob Moundsey; Production
Recording: Ed Rak
Marti Robertson
Artie Friedman; Production

6. Never Say Die

by Michael Franks

Acoustic Guitar: Jeff Mironov; Performer
Background Vocals: Lesley Miller
Michael Franks
Kacey Cisyk; Performer
Bass: John Miller
Homer Mensch
Neil Jason; Performer
Cello: Jonathan Arbramowitz
Warren Lash
Charles Mccracken; Performer
Drums: Steve Gadd; Performer
Electric Guitar: John Tropea; Performer
Harp: Gloria Agostini; Performer
Arranger: Rob Moundsey; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Michael Christopher
Maureen Thompson
Arthur Payson
Roger Moutenot; Production
Concert Master: Davidnadien; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Maryann Wlock; Other
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Producer: Rob Mounsey; Production
Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Piano: Pat Rebillot; Performer
Synthesizer: Rob Moundsey; Performer
Viola: Emanuel Vardi
Lamar Alsop
Theodore Israel
Judy Geist; Performer
Violin: Barry Finclair
Matthew Raimondi
John Pintavalle
Lew Eley
Jan Mullen
Elena Barere
Gerald Tarack
Charles Libove
Regis Iandiorio
Richard Sortomme; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Mixing: Artie Friedman; Production
Recording: Artie Friedman
Ed Rak
Marti Robertson; Production

7. Rainy Night in Tokyo

by Michael Franks

Acoustic Guitar: Jeff Mironov; Performer
Background Vocals: Lesley Miller
Hamish Stuart
Kacey Cisyk; Performer
Bass: Homer Mensch
Will Lee
John Miller; Performer
Cello: Charles Mccracken
Warren Lash
Jonathan Abramowitz; Performer
Drums: Christopher Parker; Performer
Harp: Gloria Agostini; Performer
Rhodes Piano: Rob Mounsey; Performer
Arranger: Rob Mounsey; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Arthur Payson
Michael Christopher
Roger Moutenot
Maureen Thompson; Production
Percussion: Sue Evans; Performer
Concert Master: Davidnadien; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Maryann Wlock
George Marge; Other
Mixing: Artie Friedman; Production
Producer: Rob Mounsey; Production
Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Rob Mounsey; Performer
Viola: Theodore Israel
Lamar Alsop
Judy Geist
Emanuel Vardi; Performer
Violin: Lew Eley
John Pintavalle
Jan Mullen
Elena Barere
Gerald Tarack
Charles Libove
Regis Iandiorio
Richard Sortomme
Barry Finclair
Matthew Raimondi; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franks; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Recording: Marti Robertson
Ed Rak
Artie Friedman; Production

8. Tell Me All About It

by Michael Franks

Bass: Homer Mensch
Neil Jason
John Miller; Performer
Arranger: Rob Mounsey; Composer
Cello: Warren Lash
Charles Mccracken; Performer
Classical Guitar: Jeff Mironov; Performer
Drums: Steve Gadd; Performer
Harp: Gloria Agostini; Performer
Rhodes Piano: Rob Mounsey; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Roger Moutenot
Arthur Payson
Michael Christopher
Maureen Thompson; Production
Piano: Pat Rebillot; Performer
Concert Master: Davidnadien; Production
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Maryann Wlock
Sue Evans; Other
Mixing: Artie Friedman; Production
Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Producer: Rob Mounsey; Production
Shaker: Nana Vasconcelos; Performer
Synthesizer: Rob Mounsey; Performer
Tambourine: Nana Vasconcelos; Performer
Viola: Jonathan Abramowitz
Lamar Alsop
Theodore Israel
Judy Geist
Emanuel Vardi; Performer
Violin: Elena Barere
Jan Mullen
John Pintavalle
Lew Eley
Gerald Tarack
Charles Libove
Regis Iandiorio
Richard Sortomme
Barry Finclair
Matthew Raimondi; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franks; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Recording: Artie Friedman
Ed Rak
Marti Robertson; Production

9. When Sly Calls (Don't Touch That Phone)

by Michael Franks

Background Vocals: Lesley Miller
Kacey Cisyk; Performer
Bass: Homer Mensch
John Miller; Performer
Cello: Jonathan Abramowitz
Charles Mccracken
Warren Lash; Performer
Drums: Christopher Parker; Performer
Flugelhorn: Randy Brecker; Performer
Guitar: Jeff Mironov; Performer
Harp: Gloria Agostini; Performer
Rhodes Piano: Rob Mounsey; Performer
Arranger: Rob Mounsey; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Roger Moutenot
Michael Christopher
Arthur Payson
Maureen Thompson; Production
Concert Master: Davidnadien; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Maryann Wlock
Barry Mckinley; Other
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Producer: Rob Mounsey; Production
Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Musician: Frank Floyd; Performer
Percussion: Sue Evans; Performer
Synthesizer: Rob Mounsey; Performer
Viola: Theodore Israel
Lamar Alsop
Judy Geist
Emanuel Vardi; Performer
Violin: Lew Eley
John Pintavalle
Jan Mullen
Elena Barere
Gerald Tarack
Charles Libove
Regis Iandiorio
Richard Sortomme
Barry Finclair
Matthew Raimondi; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franks; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Mixing: Artie Friedman; Production
Recording: Marti Robertson
Ed Rak
Artie Friedman; Production

10. How the Garden Grows

by Michael Franks

Acoustic Guitar: Jeff Mironov; Performer
Bass: Neil Jason
Homer Mensch
John Miller; Performer
Cello: Charles Mccracken
Warren Lash
Jonathan Abramowitz; Performer
Drums: Steve Gadd; Performer
Electric Guitar: John Tropea; Performer
Harmonica: Toots Thielemans; Performer
Harp: Gloria Agostini; Performer
Percussion: Sue Evans; Performer
Arranger: Rob Mounsey; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Roger Moutenot
Arthur Payson
Michael Christopher
Maureen Thompson; Production
Piano: Pat Rebillot; Performer
Concert Master: Davidnadien; Production
Mastering: George Marino; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Maryann Wlock; Other
Mixing: Artie Friedman; Production
Producer: Rob Moundsey; Production
Primary Artist: Michael Franks; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Rob Mounsey; Performer
Viola: Emanuel Vardi
Lamar Alsop
Theodore Israel
Judy Geist; Performer
Violin: Matthew Raimondi
Richard Sortomme
Barry Finclair
Lew Eley
John Pintavalle
Elena Barere
Gerald Tarack
Regis Iandiorio; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franks; Performer
Composer: Michael Franks; Composer
Recording: Ed Rak
Marti Robertson
Artie Friedman; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

43 minutes and 52 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1417x1417 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

7/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

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

Label

Rhino - Warner Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1982

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

603497935420

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Passion Fruit

1. Alone at Night

2. Never Satisfied

3. Amazon

4. Now That Your Joystick's Broke (LPVersion)

5. Sunday Morning Here with You

6. Never Say Die

7. Rainy Night in Tokyo

8. Tell Me All About It

9. When Sly Calls (Don't Touch That Phone)

10. How the Garden Grows

Technical Specifications

Passion Fruit

Product information

Release options

1. Alone at Night

2. Never Satisfied

3. Amazon

4. Now That Your Joystick's Broke (LPVersion)

5. Sunday Morning Here with You

6. Never Say Die

7. Rainy Night in Tokyo

8. Tell Me All About It

9. When Sly Calls (Don't Touch That Phone)

10. How the Garden Grows

Technical Specifications