The Art of Tea saw Franks fully embracing the breezy, sophisticated fusion sound he would become known for, moving away from the more folk-oriented material of his earlier work. It features his signature lyrical style, blending vivid imagery with a laid-back vocal delivery.
- The album was produced by Larry Rosen, who would later co-found GRP Records.
- The song "The Art of Tea" was one of the first tracks ever recorded on the new 3M digital mastering system.
- The album reached number 109 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 32 on the Top Jazz Albums chart.
Michael Franks is a jazz singer-songwriter, known for his smooth delivery and sophisticated, often tropical-inflected compositions. In 1976, he was establishing himself as a distinctive voice in the jazz-pop crossover scene.
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