Jeff Franzel is a New York songwriter and musician who has written successful songs for a number of artists, including 'N Sync, Taylor Dayne, The Temptations, Shawn Colvin, and Clay Aiken. Franzel's songs have been featured on albums in a number of countries around the world.[1] He also performs in a Jazz Quartet in his hometown, New York City.
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Franzel began his career as a jazz pianist and toured with many groups including The Hues Corporation and the big band legend Les Brown (bandleader). He accompanied such artists as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Mel Torme. After an invaluable piece of advice he received from Les, he focused his energy on composing. Since then Franzel has written for numerous artists while still retaining his reputation as a top-notch performing musician.
Franzel scored big in 1989 when his song "Don't Rush Me" was recorded by Taylor Dayne and eventually peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. He continued to write hit songs throughout his career and has established a name for himself as a respected songwriter. He currently works on songs for the pop, country, and Christian Contemporary markets.
Franzel has recorded three music library CDs for FirstCom and Universal's Music Production library. His compositions have been featured on a number television programs and shows, often as background music. He is also active in performing jazz piano in the NY area, where he often plays with a quintet. Jeff also produces and develops upcoming artists.