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Title: Classic Franks
Review: The Michael Franks repertoire is typically cool, hip and sexy-smart.His music is from an elegant genre of uptown jazz laced with the subtle nuances of Jobim's Brazil.There are no jagged edges here.There's intimacy, emotion and a soft observational quality coupled to a melody line that is simultaneously familiar and fresh.His songs are intelligent, but never degenerate into being "clever".On "Abandoned Garden" Franks morns the loss of his mentor, friend and hero Antonio Carlos Jobim. The influence of that great man from Rio has been evident throughout Franks' career.The songs here are slightly more reflective than on previous Franks' offerings but every bit as stylish, classy and intelligent.Quite a talent this Michael Franks!
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