Album · 1976
The Art of Tea
- Released
- February 1976
- Catalogue no.
- MS 2230
- Tracklist
- 9 tracks
- Length
- 35:25
- Country
- US
“The Art of Tea” is an album by Michael Franks, released in 1976. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 35:25. Jazz standards on the record include “Popsicle Toes”. The line-up features Joe Sample (keyboard), John Guerin (percussion, drums (drum set)), Larry Carlton (guitar), Wilton Felder (bass guitar) and Larry Bunker (vibraphone).
Who played on The Art of Tea
- Joe Sample keyboard all tracks
- John Guerin percussion, drums (drum set) all tracks
- Larry Carlton guitar all tracks
- Wilton Felder bass guitar all tracks
- Larry Bunker vibraphone on 7 tracks
- David Sanborn alto saxophone on 2 tracks
- Jerry Steinholtz congas on 1 track
- Michael Brecker tenor saxophone on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 Nightmoves — Michael Small 4:04
- A2 Eggplant — Michael Franks 3:38
- A3 Monkey See—Monkey Do — Michael Franks 3:35
- A4 St. Elmo’s Fire — Michael Franks 4:00
- A5 I Don’t Know Why I’m So Happy I’m Sad — Michael Franks 4:16
- B1 Jive — Michael Franks 3:19
- B2 Popsicle Toes standard — Michael Franks 4:36
- B3 Sometimes I Just Forget to Smile — Michael Franks 3:53
- B4 Mr. Blue — Michael Franks 4:02
Production
- Al Schmitt mix, recording
- Bruce Botnick recording
- Lee Herschberg recording
- Tommy LiPuma producer
- Nick de Caro instrument arranger
- Doug Sax mastering
More albums by Michael Franks
Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Art of Tea?
The line-up of The Art of Tea includes Joe Sample (keyboard), John Guerin (percussion, drums (drum set)), Larry Carlton (guitar), Wilton Felder (bass guitar), Larry Bunker (vibraphone), David Sanborn (alto saxophone), Jerry Steinholtz (congas) and Michael Brecker (tenor saxophone).
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