Michael Franks begins the recording of ‘The Art of Tea’ (1975)

Michael Franks‘ ‘The Art of Tea’ is his second studio album recorded between May 22 and June 9, 1975 and released in 1976 by Reprise.

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Michael Franks – The Art of Tea

Track Listing : 1.Nightmoves (Michael Franks) – 04:03 . 2.Eggplant (Michael Franks) – 03:34 . 3.Monkey See—Monkey Do (Michael Franks) – 03:33 . 4.St. Elmo’S Fire (Michael Franks) – 03:58 . 5.I Don’T Know Why I’M So Happy I’M Sad (Michael Franks) – 04:16 . 6.Jive (Michael Franks) – 03:16 . 7.Popsicle Toes (Michael Franks) – 04:35 . 8.Sometimes I Just Forget To Smile (Michael Franks) – 03:45 . 9.Mr. Blue (Michael Franks) – 04:03

Musicians : Michael Franks – Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals . Michael Brecker – Sax (Tenor) . Larry Bunker – Vibraphone . Larry Carlton – Guitar . Wilton Felder – Bass . John Guerin – Drums, Percussion . Joe Sample – Keyboards . David Sanborn – Sax (Alto) . Jerry Steinholtz – Congas

Production : Produced By Tommy Lipuma . Nick Decaro . Bruce Botnick – Engineer . Lee Herschberg – Engineer . Doug Sax – Mastering . Al Schmitt – Engineer, Mixing

Arrangements : Nick Decaro

Package : Ed Thrasher – Art Direction

Recorded Between May 22 And June 9, 1975.

Released In 1976 By Reprise.

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