1975 Michael Franks – The Art Of Tea
The Art of Tea is a jazz vocal album by Michael Franks, released in February 1976. After his eponymous album with Brut in 1973, The Art of Tea was Franks’ breakout album on a major record label, and his first release with Frank Sinatra’s Reprise. It was Franks’ second studio album, prior to Sleeping Gypsy.
Tracks
1 Nightmoves (Michael Franks) 4:04
2 Eggplant (Michael Franks) 3:38
3 Monkey See-Monkey Do (Michael Franks) 3:35
4 St. Elmo’s Fire (Michael Franks) 4:00
5 I Don’t Know Why I’m So Happy I’m Sad (Michael Franks) 4:16
6 Jive (Michael Franks) 3:19
7 Popsicle Toes (Michael Franks) 4:36
8 Sometimes I Just Forget to Smile (Michael Franks) 3:53
9 Mr. Blue (Michael Franks) 4:02
Biography
Musicians
| Bass | Wilton Felder |
| Drums | John Guerin |
| Guitar | Larry Carlton |
| Keyboards | Joe Sample |
| Vibraphone | Larry Bunker |
| Congas | Jerry Steinholtz |
| Percussion | John Guerin |
Other Musicians
3 Monkey See-Monkey Do
| Sax | David Sanborn |
6 Jive
| Sax | Michael Brecker |
9 Mr. Blue
| Sax | David Sanborn |
Liner Notes
Producer – Tommy LiPuma
Arranged By (Strings) – Nick DeCaro
Mastered By – Doug Sax
Mixed By – Al Schmitt
Recorded By – Al Schmitt, Bruce Botnick, Lee Herschberg
Art Direction – Ed Thrasher
Photography – Linda Levine
Recorded Live In May 22, 1975, May 27, 1975 and June 9, 1975.