Anthology

MICHAEL FRANKS is a smooth jazz singer and songwriter who has recorded with artists such as Patti Austin, Brenda Russell, Art Garfunkel, and David Sanborn. His songs have been recorded by The Manhattan Transfer, Patti Labelle, Carmen McRae, Diana Krall, Shirley Bassey and The Carpenters.

• Born and raised in San Diego, Franks celebrates his 66th birthday the day of his Anthology show.
• Franks is one of jazz’s most acclaimed songwriters but only had six music lessons in his life.