Artist: Rodney Franklin
Genre: Jazz/R&B
Rodney Franklin is an American jazz pianist who achieved crossover success with his instrumental recording 'The Groove' in 1980. His accessible fusion of jazz and R&B earned him chart success and introduced jazz piano to pop audiences. Franklin's smooth style anticipated the development of contemporary jazz formats. His ability to create memorable, groove-based instrumental music demonstrated jazz's commercial potential. Franklin represented the accessible end of jazz-funk that achieved mainstream recognition.
Rodney Franklin vinyl records
8 Rodney Franklin new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
RODNEY FRANKLIN The Groove (1980 UK 12 vinyl single - classic jazz funk dancefloor action also featuring God Bless The Blues housed in a custom tracklist stickered die-cut company sleeve SCBS138529)
£7.99 used
RODNEY FRANKLIN The Groove (1980 Dutch 12 vinyl single superb instrumental disco number from the acclaimed Amercian jazz pianist also featuring God Bless The Blues die cut company sleeve. The sleeve shows a little wear and the vinyl looks barely played CBS12.8529)
£9.00 used
RODNEY FRANKLIN Endless Flight (1981 UK 10-track LP an underrated Latin-infused longplayer from Rodney The Groove Franklin incliuding Vibrations Return To The Source & Cancion Para Mi Mama [Epilogue]. The glossy picture sleeve has a NotFor Sale stamp in gold on the back for review ahead of release
£14.00 used
RODNEY FRANKLIN The Groove (1980 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single superb instrumental disco number from the acclaimed Amercian jazz pianist also featuring God Bless The Blues die cut company sleeve. The sleeve shows a little wear and the vinyl looks barely played SCBS8529)
£9.00 used
RODNEY FRANKLIN Youll Never Know (1980 UK 8-track vinyl LP of jazz-funk with a little disco thrown in. The picture sleeve which displays a song hype sticker shows minimal wear & the vinyl appears barely played) Track Listing: A1. Felix Leo 6:20 A2. God Bless The Blues 3:01 A3. The Watcher 8:46 A4
£12.00 used
RODNEY FRANKLIN Marathon (1984 US 7-track LP produced by bass legend Stanley Clarke picture sleeve with lyric/ credits inner. The sleeve is Near Mint with no deletion cuts & the vinyl is Excellent with few signs of play - still in the open shrink FC38953) Track Listing: Stay On In The Groove Marathon Love Is The Answer Lets Talk Searchin For Lumiere Reflection In A Dream
£12.00 used
RODNEY FRANKLIN The Groove (1980 Italian wide centred 7 vinyl single a superb instrumental disco number from the acclaimed American jazz pianist also featuring God Bless The Blues picture sleeve CBS8529)
£14.00 used
RODNEY FRANKLIN Learning To Love (1982 US LP also starring the likes of Stanley Clarke Alphonze Mouzon Mike Sembello & more. The picture sleeve & vinyl are in Excellent condition with just a few minor signs of wear or play FC38198) Track Listing: Enuff Is Enuff 6:06 Thats The Way I Feel Bout Your Love 5:34 Sonshine 4:30 Dont Wanna Let You Go 5:00 Sailing 5:20 Genesis / New Day / Natures Way / Early Morning / Let There Be Light 9:08 Learning To Love 4:20 Enuff Is Enuff (Theme From The Film One Down Two To Go) 2:43
£9.00 used