MICHAEL FRANKS
Michael Franks is an American singer and songwriter, considered a leader of the quiet storm movement. He has recorded with a variety of well-known artists, such as Patti Austin, Art Garfunkel, Brenda Russell, Claus Ogerman, Joe Sample, and David Sanborn. His songs have been recorded by Gordon Haskell, Shirley Bassey, The Carpenters, Kurt Elling, Diana Krall, Patti LaBelle, Lyle Lovett, The Manhattan Transfer, Leo Sidran, Veronica Nunn, Carmen McRae, Ringo Starr and Natalie Cole.
Franks grew up in southern California with his father Thurman, his mother Vera, and two younger sisters. Although no one in his family was a musician, his parents loved swing music, and his early influences included Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and Johnny Mercer. At age 14 Franks bought his first guitar, a Japanese Marco Polo for $29.95 with six private lessons included; those lessons were the only music education that he received.
At University High in San Diego, Franks discovered the poetry of Theodore Roethke with his off-rhymes and hidden meter. In high school, he began singing folk-rock, accompanying himself on guitar. Studying English at UCLA, Michael discovered Dave Brubeck, Patti Page, Stan Getz, João Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Miles Davis. He never studied music in college or later, but earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA in comparative literature in 1966 and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Oregon in 1968. He had a teaching assistantship in a Ph.D. program in American literature at the University of Montreal before returning to teach part-time at UCLA.
During this time Franks started writing songs, starting with the antiwar musical Anthems in E-flat (1968) starring Mark Hamill. He also composed music for the films Cockfighter (1974), starring Warren Oates, and Zandy’s Bride (1974), starring Liv Ullmann and Gene Hackman. Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee recorded three of his songs, including “White Boy Lost in the Blues” on their album Sonny & Brownie. Franks played guitar, banjo and mandolin on the album and joined them in touring. In 1973, he recorded an eponymous album, later reissued as Previously Unavailable, which included the minor hit “Can’t Seem to Shake This Rock ‘n Roll.”
In 1976 Franks released his second album The Art of Tea, which saw Franks begin a long relationship with Warner Bros. Records. The Art of Tea featured Joe Sample, Larry Carlton, and Wilton Felder of the Crusaders and included the hit song “Popsicle Toes”. His third album, Sleeping Gypsy (1977), which includes the song “The Lady Wants to Know”, was partially recorded in Brazil. Around this time, percussionist Ray Armando gave Franks a cabasa, which became a signature instrument for him to play on stage when he was not playing guitar. Burchfield Nines (1978), which includes the song “When the Cookie Jar Is Empty,” reflects his move to New York City and features more of an East Coast sound. Since then, Franks recorded more than 15 albums.
His best known works include “When I Give My Love to You,” “Popsicle Toes,” “Monkey See, Monkey Do,” “Lotus Blossom,” “Tiger in the Rain,” “Rainy Night in Tokyo,” and “Tell Me All About It.” His biggest hit came in 1983 with “When Sly Calls (Don’t Touch That Phone)” from the album Passionfruit. Radio hits include “Your Secret’s Safe With Me” from 1985’s Skin Dive, and “Island Life” from 1987’s The Camera Never Lies.
Michael Franks also recorded his cover version of “Christmas Time Is Here” (the Christmas classic) with jazz pianist David Benoit released in 1996 on Benoit’s Christmas album, Remembering Christmas.
Opening Act: Andrea Miller
Parking: $30.00 advanced purchase | $35.00 day of
Valet: $40.00 advanced purchase | $45.00 day of (if not sold out)
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SAN JOSÉ JAZZ SUMMER FEST
Performers: Full Spectrum Jazz Band, Mr. Clifford’s Young Jazz All Stars, Marcu Shelby New Orchestra Featuring Tiffany Austin, Marcel Smith, SOJ Band, Berkeley High School Combo, Yakiv Tsvietinsky With The Siz Collective, Mosaic America: Journey Through Multicultural Jazz Dance, Mariachi Mexico, Veronica Swift, Chickenbone Slim & The Biscuits Featuring Laura Chavez, Ronit Widmann~Levy & Angel Romero, Connie Han Trio, Savannah Martinez Band, Footnotes Big Band, Club Mambí, Billy Iuso, Patrice Rushen, Siz U19S, Ames Jazz Band, Shayna Steele, Vocal Gents Of Jazz With Kenny Washingtn, Nicolas Bearde And Jamie Davis, San Miguel, Bee Taylor, Gregory Porter, Ensemble A Contratiempo Afrovenezuean Jazz, Swing Solution, Orquesta La Moderna Tradición With Orlando “Maraca” Valle, Telmary & Friend, Mae.Sun
Venues: Latin Tropical Stage, SJZ Break Room Stage, Tabard Theatre Swing Stage, Hammer Theatre Stage, Blues/Big Easy Stage, Sobrato Organization Main Sage, Montgomery Theater Stage, SJMA Next Gen Stage
Tickets: Advance Price Ends July 31
3-Day Pass Adult VIP ~ $610.00 + $16.60 fee
3-Day Pass Adult Priority Access ~ $310.00 + $9.80 fee
3-Day Pass Adult All Stages ~ $190.00 + $7.10 fee
3-Day Pass GA ~ $115.00 + $5.60 fee
3-Day Pass Child (Ages 5-12) ~ $30.00 + $3.60 fee
General Admission
Sunday Adult VIP ~ $225.00 + $8.00
Sunday Adult Priority Access ~ $110.00 + $5.40 fee
Sunday Adult All Stages ~ $70.00 + $4.50 fee
Sunday Adult GA ~ $40.00 + $3.90 fee
Sunday Child ( Ages 5-12) ~ $10.00 + 3.20 fee
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SAN JOSÉ JAZZ SUMMER FEST
Performers: Los Gatos~Saratogo Big Band, Monterey Jazz Fesival Regional All~Star Vocal Ensemble, The Serenaders, Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few, Monterey Jazz Fesival Regional All~Star Band, Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88’s, Vanessa Collier, Vibrasón, Yvonne Flores, Synchronicity, Jazz Education Ensemble, Chika Di, The Blues Defenders Blues REview Featuring Mz. Dee & Willy Jordan, Youth Jazz Jam, Cimafunk, Luca Stricagnoli, Top Shelf, Benny Benack III, Marcus Miller, Lalin St. Juste, Halie Loren, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Soul Message Band, Maxx Cabllo Jr., Óscar Ly & Rumbalú, Blaque Dynamite, Anthony Hamilton Featuring The Ton3s, Grace Kelly, Los Tacoyos, Gabriel Gonzalez Y La Verdad, Sunny War, Ian Santillano
Venues: Latin Tropical Stage, SJZ Break Room Stage, Tabard Theatre Swing Stage, Hammer Theatre Stage, Blues/Big Easy Stage, Sobrato Organization Main Sage, Montgomery Theater Stage, SJMA Next Gen Stage
Tickets: Advance Price Ends July 31
3-Day Pass Adult VIP ~ $610.00 + $16.60 fee
3-Day Pass Adult Priority Access ~ $310.00 + $9.80 fee
3-Day Pass Adult All Stages ~ $190.00 + $7.10 fee
3-Day Pass GA ~ $115.00 + $5.60 fee
3-Day Pass Child (Ages 5-12) ~ $30.00 + $3.60 fee
General Admission
Saturday Adult VIP ~ $225.00 + $8.00
Saturday Adult Priority Access ~ $110.00 + $5.40 fee
Saturday Adult All Stages ~ $70.00 + $4.50 fee
Saturday Adult GA ~ $40.00 + $3.90 fee
Saturday Child ( Ages 5-12) ~ $10.00 + 3.20 fee
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SAN JOSÉ JAZZ SUMMER FEST
Performers: W.I.T.C.H., Noah & The Arkiteks, The Bad Plus, The Soul Rebels, Malahi Witson, DK Harrell, Billy Childs, Pete Rock & The Soul Brothers, Basi Vibe
Venues: Latin Tropical Stage, SJZ Break Room Stage, Tabard Theatre Swing Stage, Hammer Theatre Stage, Blues/Big Easy Stage, Sobrato Organization Main Sage, Montgomery Theater Stage, SJMA Next Gen Stage
Tickets: Advance Price Ends July 31
3-Day Pass Adult VIP ~ $610.00 + $16.60 fee
3-Day Pass Adult Priority Access ~ $310.00 + $9.80 fee
3-Day Pass Adult All Stages ~ $190.00 + $7.10 fee
3-Day Pass GA ~ $115.00 + $5.60 fee
3-Day Pass Child (Ages 5-12) ~ $30.00 + $3.60 fee
General Admission
Friday Adult VIP ~ $160.00 + $6.60
Friday Adult Priority Access ~ $90.00 + $5.00 fee
Friday Adult All Stages ~ $50.00 + $4.10 fee
Friday Adult GA ~ $35.00 + $3.80 fee
Friday Child ( Ages 5-12) ~ $10.00 + 3.20 fee
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NICOLE HENRY
The Palos Verde Performing Arts Cabaret Summer Jazz Series presents Award~Winning Jazz Vocalist Nicole Henry with her Time To Love Again CD Tour in the Harylne J. Norris Pavilion.
Nicole has an extensive repertoire, blending a timely collection of titles combining jazz, blues, originals, and new standards. She brings her quintet with her as she celebrates her music on Father’s Day!
Accolades from a variety of magazines have lauded her such: “Contemporary jazz singing at its very best! She is the REAL THING.” ~ Jazz Journal, “An exuberant, joyous, IMMACULATELY EXECUTED set.” ~ Downbeat, and “A truly superb recording artist. Henry is uplifting and poignant.” ~ The Jazz Page.
***Facility/Health Fees: $10.00 per ticket applies to web orders, phone orders, and box office window orders.
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