Francis R. Cody (June 13, 1948–July 19, 2023)[1] was an American record producer, A&R and radio executive.[2] Described by the R&R Magazine and The New York Times as "Smooth Jazz's Leading Alchemist" and "The Father of Smooth Jazz",[3][4]
Frank Cody | |
|---|---|
| Born | Francis R. Cody June 13, 1948 |
| Died | July 19, 2023 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, Music Executive, Radio Executive |
| Website | www |
Background
editCody is widely known for the development of Los Angeles-based pioneer Smooth Jazz radio station KTWV (94.7 MHz) "The WAVE".[5][6] At various times, Cody served as an executive at NBC,[7] ABC[8] and was a co-founder/CEO of research/consulting firm Broadcast Architecture,[9] later owned by Clear Channel.[10] Along with music industry veteran Hyman Katz and multi Grammy-nominated RIAA Gold-certified recording artist Dave Koz, Cody founded record label Rendezvous Entertainment,[11] releasing records by Wayman Tisdale, Jonathan Butler, Philippe Saisse, Svoy, earning Grammy Awards for Patti Austin[12] and Kirk Whalum.[13]
References
edit- ^ ""FATHER OF SMOOTH JAZZ" FRANK CODY; LONGTIME PROGRAMMER & BROADCAST ARCHITECTURE CO-FOUNDER DIES AT 75". RadioInsight. 23 July 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Frank Cody on AllMusic.com". AllMusic.
- ^ "Frank Cody's Odyssey & No Risk, No Reward" (PDF). R&R Magazine. February 15, 2002.
- ^ "Rendezvous Music". IndieUniverse.com. 18 June 2012.
- ^ "Will 'The Wave' Wash In A New Radio Age?". LA Times. February 15, 1987.
- ^ "Wnua's Success With 'Smooth Jazz' Is Based On A Simple Idea: Figure Out What People Like To Hear". Chicago Tribune. July 5, 1998.
- ^ "Featured Programming". Billboard. July 19, 1986.
- ^ "L.A.'s KLOS-FM Blocks Out 2 Nighttime Programs". Billboard. February 10, 1979.
- ^ "Broadcast Architect Cody Pilots On-Air 'Wellness'". Billboard. May 13, 1995.
- ^ "Clear Channel Communications, Inc./Broadcast Architecture, Inc". BroadcastArchitecture.com.
- ^ "Mack Ave. Records Acquires Rendezvous Entertainment". TheUrbanMusicScene.com. August 18, 2008.
- ^ "Patti Austin – Avant Gershwin". Grammy.com.
- ^ "Kirk Whalum – It's What I Do". Grammy.com.