Released 20 years ago
Rendezvous in Rio
Michael Franks · 2006
52 min · 10 tracks · pop music · rock music
A breezy fusion of smooth jazz and soft pop that evokes sun-soaked afternoons in Rio.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sun-soaked afternoon relaxation
- steady mid-tempo groove
- inviting background for gatherings
- gentle rhythms for easy listening
- playful melodies for lighthearted moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, high-energy music
- seek intense emotional experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Rendezvous in Rio' was released in 2006, Michael Franks was already a seasoned artist with a career spanning three decades. This album came after his 2001 release 'Tryin' to Reason with Hurricane Season,' showcasing his consistent exploration of jazz-inflected pop sounds. At this stage, Franks had established himself as a purveyor of sophisticated, laid-back music that blended storytelling with lush instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kenny Loggins· James Taylor· Paul Simon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Under the Sun 5:26
- 2 Rendezvous in Rio 5:36
- 3 The Cool School 5:47
- 4 Samba do soho 4:40
- 5 The Critics Are Never Kind 5:16
- 6 Scatsville 4:27
- 7 The Chemistry of Love 4:24
- 8 Hearing “Take Five” 5:41
- 9 The Question Is Why 4:30
- 10 Songbirds 6:46
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