Dragonfly Summer Explained
Dragonfly Summer is a smooth vocal jazz studio album by American singer-songwriter and musician Michael Franks.[1] It was released in 1993 with Reprise.
Personnel
Musicians
- Michael Franksvocals, guitar, banjo
- Marvin Stammtrumpet, flugelhorn
- Bob Mintzersoprano saxophone, tenor saxophone
- Dave Kozalto saxophone
- Lawrence Feldman, Harvey Estrinflute, recorder
- Paul Jackson Jr., Steve Khan, Toninho Hortaguitar
- Jeff Lorber, Russell Ferrante, Gil Goldsteinkeyboards
- Jimmy Haslip bass
- John Robinson, William Kennedydrums
- Mino Cinelu, Paulinho Da Costapercussion
- Olivia Koppell, Karen Krefus, Ronald Carbone, Harold Colettaviola
- Nathan Stutch, Jesse Levy, Richard Locker, Charles McCrackencello
- Peggy Leeguest vocals
- Dan Hicksguest vocals "Keeping My Eye On You"
- Lamar Alsop, Amanuel Vardi, Lance Hoppen, Eric Benet Jordan, John Hallbackground vocals
Support
- Jeff Lorber, James Farber, Thomas Markengineers
- Jeff Lorber, Gil Goldsteinarrangement
- Recorded at Bearsville Studios, JHL Studio, Oceanway Studios, Skyline Studios Soundcheck Studio.
Reception
Music critic Alex Henderson had mixed feelings for the album, writing in AllMusic that it "isn't one of the pop/jazz singer's better albums, but it has its moments." He was critical of Peggy Lee's duet in "You Were Meant for Me", but thought highly of the "String of Pearls" and "Monk's New Tune" tracks produced by The Yellowjackets.
Stanton was more positive for his review on Audioholics, commenting that "Michael Franks was in top form for this release: catchy, cynical lyrics and great music from great musicians."[2]
References
Bibliography
Notes and References
- Web site: Discography in Order of Release . MichaelFranks.com . February 11, 2012.
- Web site: Michael Franks: Dragonfly Summer (1993). Stanton. Audioholics. December 7, 2006. September 4, 2018.