Michael Franks The Art of Tea

High Quality Pure Analogue 180g Vinyl LP!
Michael Franks is a master of words. Not only did he study American Literature, he is also a song writer and a composer of film music, which he demonstrates in his début album with a major label, where music and language are on a par.
Originally a jazz musician, Franks reached out to pop and rock fans with The Art of Tea. Sensually inspiring and playful numbers such as "Popsicle Toes" and "Eggplant" are full of crafty wordplay and almost Henry Mancini-like, airy jazz-pop. With a similar approach as Steely Dan, Franks' singing and songwriting creates the basis for a sound that is founded on the support of top-notch musicians, many of whom are among the finest studio jazz musicians on the scene.
The combo of Allstars shines with names like Dave Sanborn and Michael Brecker on saxophone. And guitar guru 'Mr. 335' Larry Carlton on the semi-acoustic and Joe Sample on the keys and Wilton Felder on the bass unmistakably finger their Crusaders genes on the tape. For the captivating meticulousness of the entire recording stands among others sound boss Bruce Botnick, who has also skillfully leveled the Doors and Beach Boys. At the good end is a production that presented the highest standards in Frank's discography, which were rarely surpassed by others.
This Speakers Corner LP was remastered using pure analogue components only, from the master tapes through to the cutting head.

Features:

• 180g High Quality Vinyl
• Pure Analogue
• Made from the Original, Analogue Master Tapes
• Recorded May & June 1975 at Capitol Recording Studios, Los Angeles, by Al Schmitt, Bruce Botnick & Lee Hershberg
• Produced by Tommy LiPuma
• Pressed at Pallas in Germany
• Faithful Reproduction of Original Artwork & Labels

Musicians:

• Michael Franks, vocals
• David Sanborn, saxophone
• Joe Sample, keyboards
• Larry Carlton, guitar
• Larry Bunker, vibes
• Wilton Felder, bass
• John Guerin, drums, percussion
• Jerry Steinholtz, conga

Selections:

Side A
1. Nightmoves
2. Eggplant
3. Monkey See-Monkey Do
4. St. Elmo's Fire
5. I Don't Know Why I'm So Happy I'm Sad
Side B
1. Jive
2. Popsicle Toes
3. Sometimes I just forget to smile
4. Mr. Blue

Recording: May and June 1975 at Capitol Recording Studios, Los Angeles, by Al Schmitt, Bruce Botnick and Lee Hershberg
Production: Tommy LiPuma