b. 16th September 1958, Berkeley, California, U.S.A.

Born in Berkeley, California, in 1958, Rodney was taking jazz piano lessons by the age of six at Washington Elementary School.

His Administrator at the school was Dr Herb Wong, a noted jazz journalist, DJ and teacher.

Prior to signing with CBS in 1978, Rodney worked extensively with John Handy in San Francisco, and toured with Bill Summers, Freddle Hubbard and Marlena Shaw.

His debut CBS album was 'In The Center' (1978), an underground jazz fusion album (not released in the UK) featuring 'On The Path' and 'I Like The Music Make It Hot' (with Freddie Hubbard).

1980's 'You'll Never Know' saw some major chart success with 'The Groove' (UK Top 10), even creating a brief UK dance craze 'The Freeze' (instigated by disc jockey Chris Hill).

His other CBS albums were 'Rodney Franklin'(1980), 'Endless Flight' (1981), 'Learning To Love' (1982), 'Marathon' (1984), produced by Stanley Clarke, 'Skydance' (1985) and 'It Takes Two' (1986).

In 1988 he switched to BMG for 'Diamond Inside Of You' which featured lead vocals by Jennifer Holliday on the single 'Gotta Give It Up'.

Rodney has also released 'Love Dancin' for Nova.

Ohhhhhhhh it is so smooth over here....SMILE

Lady e, thanks again for this experience and invite. Music great for the sOul. mellO~

Hello, pretty lady! Hope 2008 has a great and loving start!





Though it has been a long time since I signed on, you are all very dear
to me. I'm trying to shake the winter blues, so keep me in prayer! I wish
everyone a happy and prosperous 2008! I'll be around to visit again very soon!!

Huggiez and love!

I hope you will have a very beautiful week sweetheart...much love to you always.

LOVE your page!! Very pretty! Have a wonderful day & God bless you!

Beautiful lady....

I missed Valentine's Day due to wireless problems, but...I have Friday Love! :-)

Hi, letting all my friends know that i will be without internet for about 2-3 weeks, but i will be back as soon as possible! Til then, be safe, be loved & know that i am thinking of you! God bless you, too!

I miss you too. Great fro. I love your music, your art, photos, graphics and spoken word. A woman for the ages. I will be back, a major project that I have have been building since 1999 is about to become a reality. Pray for me!

When I bring the deal to the table I will making a mid west swing including Chicago and your great city. I hope that the deal closes in the next 60 days. Talk to you soon.

Bob

PS
Good to hear your voice.

May your day be filled with God's perfect love!

Huggiez!!!

Hey there, Jazz! I love the feel of your page. This is classic jazz at its finest...I feel like I should be listening to this at a jazz club. Very nice.

What a lovely day...because you are a part of it!



May this Monday be filled with JOY, LOVE, and, HAPPINESS!!

Huggie!!

IT'S LOVELY HERRE, GONNA TAKE A NAP TO THE SMOOTH SOUNDS

I tried that and all it's saying is...Let me approve comments before posting?...Maybe DING-GA-NING done messed that up too...SMH/LOL

Smooth and relaxing I can see I'll be here all night every night. This is just what the doctor order with your graphics u have put a spell on me. Where have you been all my life on the internet This is a first Class Joint.......lol......Thanks for the invite

Great show thanks I enjoy it to the up most. Goodnight

We can find love's magic when we visit quiet places.....And love comes shining out at us from friendly little faces.

Hi, pretty lady! You have a beautiful voice! The music sounds great!!



Huggiez!!

My dearest, my mother would love to be here...listening to this awesome music! Oh yeah! It's magnificent here!

Have a great week....hugs....

Hope you're having a great weekend!