Ian Franklin
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
Jazz- and funk-infused pop
Status:
Most recent release, DNR Demo (EP, as Ian Franklin & Infinite Frequency, 2014)
See also:
Ian Franklin's site
Comparisons:
Steely Dan, Squeeze
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Ian Franklin and band play smooth yet edgy music. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Recommended first album:
Breaking Grounds is the first we've heard
Recordings:
- Step By Step (EP, 2011)
- Breaking Grounds (as Ian Franklin & Infinite Frequency, 2012)
- DNR Demo (EP, as Ian Franklin & Infinite Frequency, 2014)
Breaking Grounds
Release info:
2012—Petting Zoo Records—PZR-012012
Availability:
See Ian Franklin's site
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Ian Franklin—vocals, guitar
Guest artists:
Chris Pappada—guitar, backing vocals
Mayu Kawata—backing vocals
Eric Levy—keys, moog (1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 15)
Sky Nelson—keys (3, 8)
Jordan Feinstein—keys (13)
Adam Thies—trombone (2, 5)
Mike Olmos—trumpet (2, 5)
Tony Peebles—tenor sax (2, 5)
Ben Bernstein—bass (1-10, 12, 13)
Josh Atlas—bass (14, 15)
Almir Crnovic—bass (1, 2, 11)
Paul Spina—drums (6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15)
Evan Bautista—drums (1, 2, 4, 11, 14)
John Lazaurs—drums (3, 8, 13)
Mike Stevens—percussion (1, 2, 5, 14)
Bryan Horne—cello (10, 12)
Mark Growden—tenor sax (1)
Produced by:
Ben Bernstein and Ian Franklin
Comments:
Ian Franklin and his superb band have a jazz-influenced modern pop that's very appealing on this album. "Better Days" is a cool, accomplished song with a reggae flavor. The title song is a funky excursion that works really well. Franklin's voice really shines here. "Lucky star" is another fine song, the band managing a tight groove to underpin Franklin's smooth vocals. It's an entirely engaging album. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Thanks to Anna Maria Stjärnell for work on this entry.
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