Tiger in the Rain

Tiger in the Rain
Studio album by Michael Franks
Released 1979
Recorded November 1978, A&R Studios, New York
Label Warner Bros.
Producer John Simon

Tiger In The Rain is a jazz vocal album by singer/songwriter Michael Franks, released in 1979 on Warner Bros. Records.[1][2]

It is the first album he made that did not use the producing team of Tommy LiPuma, Al Schmitt and Lee Hershberg. The album features lots of horns, strings, vocals and includes a large rhythm section all arranged and produced by John Simon. Franks, who is best known for his unique vocal style lends a hand not only on guitar, but also on banjo and mandolin. Also present here are some celebrated jazz figures.

Contents

Track listing

All tracks composed by Michael Franks

  1. "Sanpaku"
  2. "When It's Over"
  3. "Living on the Outside"
  4. "Hideaway"
  5. "Jardin Botanico"
  6. "Underneath the Apple Tree"
  7. "Tiger in the Rain"
  8. "Satisfaction Guaranteed"
  9. "Lifeline"

Personnel

Violins: Charles Libove, Harry Lookofsky, Lewis Eley, Anthony Posk, Harry Urbont, Joseph Malin, Richard Sortomme
Viola: Harold Coletta, Richard Maximoff, Emanuel Vardi
Cello: Abdul Wadud, Jesse Levy, Charles McCracken, Allan Shulman.

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