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  • Issued : 22 Jul 2006

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Genre : Rock & Pop Catalogue Number : 9964
Format : CD Label : Koch
Issued : 22 Jul 2006 Item sourced from : USA
Number of Discs : 1

Rendezvous In Rio

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  • Hi Quality CD   Japan Edition   ¥2,520   Reissue Limited Edition Hi Quality CD   Released: 24 Jun 2009  

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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 Cafe'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. ~ Paula Edelstein, Rovi

Credits

Alex Al(Bass),  Brian Dunne(Drums),  Cafe(Percussion),  Carmen Cuesta-Loeb(Vocals),  Charles Blenzig(Keyboards),  Chris Hunter(Flute),  Chris Hunter(Saxophone),  Chuck Loeb(Guitar),  Chuck Loeb(Keyboards),  Chuck Loeb(Piano),  David Sancious(Keyboards),  David Sancious(Piano),  Dwight Sills(Guitar),  Eric Marienthal(Sax (Alto)),  Eric Marienthal(Sax (Tenor)),  Gary Meek(Flute),  Gary Meek(Sax (Tenor)),  Gary Meek(Saxophone),  Jeff Lorber(Keyboards),  Jerry Marotta(Drums),  Jerry Marotta(Percussion),  Larry Hoppen(Vocals),  Marc Shulman(Guitar),  Michael Franks(Vocals),  Michael White(Drums),  Michael White(Drums),  Mike Demicco(Guitar),  Pamela Driggs(Vocals),  Robbie Dupree(Vocals),  Roger Burn(Keyboards),  Roger Burn(Piano),  Romero Lubambo(Guitar),  Scott Petito(Bass),  Scott Petito(Keyboards),  Sergio Brandao(Bass),  Vinnie Colaiuta(Drums),  Wolfgang Haffner(Drums),  Andy Suzuki(Woodwind),  Beth Reineke(Vocals (Background)),  Jimmy Haslip(Bass (Electric)),  Leslie Ritter(Vocals (Background)),  Robbie Dupree(Vocals (Background)),  Roger Burn(Vibraphone),  Veronica Nunn(Vocals (Background)),  Charles Blenzig(Arranger),  Charles Blenzig(Producer),  Chuck Loeb(Arranger),  Chuck Loeb(Producer),  David Channing(Engineer),  Derek Jones(Engineer),  Jeff Lorber(Arranger),  Jeff Lorber(Engineer),  Jeff Lorber(Producer),  Jimmy Haslip(Producer),  Rich Breen(Engineer),  Roger Burn(Arranger),  Scott Petito(Arranger),  Scott Petito(Engineer),  Scott Petito(Producer),  Charles Blenzig(Composer),  Charles Blenzig(Programming),  Chuck Loeb(Programming),  Dennis Wall(Mixing),  Dion Ogust(Photography),  Jeff Lorber(Drum Programming),  Jeff Lorber(Programming),  John Rosenberg(Executive Producer),  Megan Denver(Art Direction),  Megan Denver(Design),  Megan Denver(Photography),  Michael Franks(Composer),  Rich Breen(Mixing),  Ronaldo Bastos(Composer),  Scott Petito(Mastering),  Scott Petito(Mixing),  Chuck Loeb(Synthesizer Programming),  David Sancious(Soloist),  Jeff Lorber(Percussion Programming),  Mike Demicco(Soloist),  Scott Petito(Assembly),  Billy Arnold,  Dan Beach(Computer Editing),  David Wilkes(A&R),  Jay Anderson,  Jimmy Haslip(Audio Production),  Mark Anderson,  Scott Petito(Vocal Engineer),  Sean Conly,  Willard Dyson

Songs

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    1
    Under the Sun
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    2
    Rendezvous in Rio
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    3
    Cool School
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    4
    Samba Do Soho
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    5
    Critics Are Never Kind
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    6
    Scatsville
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    7
    Chemistry of Love
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    8
    Hearing "Take Five"
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    9
    Question Is Why
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    10
    Songbirds

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