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- Date Released: June 27, 2006
- Genre: Jazz
- Style: Jazz Vocal
- Label: KOCH Records
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Michael Franks' laid-back vocals have made him the choice of a new generation of cool school attendees. With Rendezvous in Rio, his debut release for Koch Records, Franks continuously shows why he is still at the top of his game with brand-new songs that will soothe, undo your stresses, or put you in a romantic mood. The various musical styles on the CD include two Brazilian sambas, one titled "Under the Sun," pointing you toward the Southern Hemisphere and the warmth of Rio de Janeiro and Bahia. A master of phrasing and elongated notes, Franks tells his great stories in several tempos that literally have you wanted to take this journey with him. "Rendezvous in Rio" starts with Café's percussive whistle and the rhythmic flow of Romero Lubambo's guitar. Chris Hunter's sax and flute solos also heighten the imagery of Franks' sexy vocals. "The Cool School" starts with the beautiful guitar accompaniment of Chuck Loeb and continues under Franks' vocals with a hushed flow of cool/smooth riffs that make this song one of the best on the CD. With the artistry of such respected contemporary jazz artists as Jeff Lorber, Jimmy Haslip, Chuck Loeb, and Alex Al and the lilt of the carnival whistle, Michael Franks has conspired to entertain you, and has succeeded. You're sure to enjoy this very special Rendezvous in Rio. Recommended.
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| 01. |  |
Under the Sun |
5:26 |
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| 02. | |
Rendezvous in Rio |
5:36 |
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| 03. | |
The Cool School |
5:47 |
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| 04. | |
Samba Do Soho |
4:40 |
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| 05. | |
The Critics Are Never Kind |
5:16 |
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| 06. | |
Scatsville |
4:27 |
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| 07. | |
The Chemistry of Love |
4:24 |
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| 08. | |
Hearing "Take Five" |
5:41 |
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| 09. | |
The Question Is Why |
4:30 |
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| 10. | |
Songbirds |
6:46 |
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10 Total Tracks, 52:33 Total Length
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Credits
- Robbie Dupree - Vocals // Robbie Dupree - Vocals (Background) // Charles Blenzig - Arranger // Charles Blenzig - Arranger // Charles Blenzig - Keyboards // Charles Blenzig - Keyboards // Charles Blenzig - Programming // Charles Blenzig - Programming // Charles Blenzig - Producer // Charles Blenzig - Producer // Dwight Sills - Guitar // Chris Hunter - Flute // Chris Hunter - Saxophone // Jeff Lorber - Arranger // Jeff Lorber - Arranger // Jeff Lorber - Keyboards // Jeff Lorber - Keyboards // Jeff Lorber - Producer // Jeff Lorber - Producer // Jeff Lorber - Engineer // Jeff Lorber - Engineer // Jeff Lorber - Drum Programming // Jeff Lorber - Drum Programming // Jeff Lorber - Percussion Programming // Jeff Lorber - Percussion Programming // Jay Anderson - ? // David Sancious - Piano // David Sancious - Keyboards // David Sancious - Soloist // Jimmy Haslip - Bass (Electric) // Jimmy Haslip - Producer // Gary Meek - Flute // Gary Meek - Saxophone // Gary Meek - Sax (Tenor) // Alex Al - Bass // Sergio Brandao - Bass // Vinnie Colaiuta - Drums // Mike DeMicco - Guitar // Mike DeMicco - Soloist // Larry Hoppen - Vocals // Derek Jones - Engineer // Romero Lubambo - Guitar // Chuck Loeb - Guitar // Chuck Loeb - Guitar // Chuck Loeb - Piano // Chuck Loeb - Piano // Chuck Loeb - Arranger // Chuck Loeb - Arranger // Chuck Loeb - Keyboards // Chuck Loeb - Keyboards // Chuck Loeb - Producer // Chuck Loeb - Producer // Chuck Loeb - Synthesizer Programming // Chuck Loeb - Synthesizer Programming // Eric Marienthal - Sax (Alto) // Eric Marienthal - Sax (Tenor) // Jerry Marotta - Percussion // Jerry Marotta - Drums // Scott Petito - Bass // Scott Petito - Arranger // Scott Petito - Keyboards // Scott Petito - Producer // Scott Petito - Engineer // Scott Petito - Mastering // Scott Petito - Mixing // Scott Petito - Assembly // Scott Petito - Vocal Engineer // Leslie Ritter - Vocals (Background) // John Rosenberg - Executive Producer // Marc Shulman - Guitar // Dennis Wall - Mixing // Michael White - Drums // David Wilkes - A&R // Mark Anderson - ? // Andy Suzuki - Woodwind // Veronica Nunn - Vocals (Background) // Wolfgang Haffner - Drums // Rich Breen - Engineer // Rich Breen - Mixing // Dion Ogust - Photography // Roger Burn - Piano // Roger Burn - Arranger // Roger Burn - Keyboards // Roger Burn - Vibraphone // David Channing - Engineer // Dan Beach - Computer Editing // Willard Dyson - ? // Pamela Driggs - Vocals // Megan Denver - Art Direction // Megan Denver - Design // Megan Denver - Photography // Brian Dunne - Drums // Beth Reineke - Vocals (Background) // Sean Conly - ? // Billy Arnold - ? // Carmen Cuesta-Loeb - Vocals
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