Michael Franks to sing at Blue Note

The American jazz singer Michael Franks will perform here from Aug. 29 to Sept. 3 to mark the opening of Blue Note Jazz Club and Restaurant.

Franks, a suave, stylish vocalist, will give one concert every night starting at 8:30. The club is located on KH Mas Mansyur, Central Jakarta.

Franks, whose songs are inspired by poems and paintings, including those of French painter Paul Gauguin, has released not less than 10 albums such as Dragonfly Summer (1993), The Camera Never Lies (1987), Object of Desire (1982), Tiger in the Rain (1979) and The Art of Tea (1975). (als)