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'''Jeffrey B. Franzel''' is an American, New York-based [[songwriter]] and [[musician]]. His songs have been featured on albums in several countries.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/events/expo/2007/bios/franzel.html|title=ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO 2007<!-- Bot generated title -->|website=Ascap.com|accessdate=16 January 2021}}</ref> He also performs in a Jazz Quartet in his hometown, New York City.<br />
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== Background ==<br />
He began his career as a jazz pianist and toured with many groups, including big band legend Les Brown. During that time he accompanied such artists as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Mel Tormé. After advice he received from Les Brown, he focused his energy on composing. Since then Franzel has also continued his career as a performing musician.<br />
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== Songwriting career ==<br />
=== Pop hits ===<br />
Franzel's song "[[Don't Rush Me]] was recorded in 1989 by [[Taylor Dayne]] and eventually peaked at No. 2 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. In 1990, he co-wrote the album track "I Need Forever" along with Jim Klein for American singer [[Alisha (singer)|Alisha]], included on the album ''[[Bounce Back (album)|Bounce Back]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Alisha-Bounce-Back/release/1820303|title=Alisha - Bounce Back|website=Discogs.com|accessdate=16 January 2021}}</ref> He also wrote "Never Saw Blue Like That" — sung by [[Shawn Colvin]], in the [[Julia Roberts]] film, ''[[Runaway Bride (film)|Runaway Bride]]''. Jeff cowrote “When you know” featured in the movie Serendipity. He currently works on songs for the pop, country, and Christian contemporary markets.<br />
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