Jeff Franzel
Jeff Franzel is a New York songwriter and musician who has written songs for 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.
Background
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 continuing his career as a performing musician.
Songwriting career
Pop hits
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 pop songwriter. In 1990, he co-wrote the album track "I Need Forever" along with Jim Klein for American singer Alisha, included on the album Bounce Back.[2] He currently works on songs for the pop, country, and Christian Contemporary markets.
Other highlights
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 quartet.