Frank Cody Explained

Frank Cody
Birth Name:Francis R. Cody
Birth Date:June 13, 1948
Nationality:American
Occupation:Record producer, Music Executive, Radio Executive

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]

Background

Cody 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "FATHER OF SMOOTH JAZZ" FRANK CODY; LONGTIME PROGRAMMER & BROADCAST ARCHITECTURE CO-FOUNDER DIES AT 75. RadioInsight. 23 July 2023. 27 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Frank Cody on AllMusic.com . .
  3. Web site: Frank Cody's Odyssey & No Risk, No Reward . R&R Magazine . February 15, 2002.
  4. Web site: Rendezvous Music . IndieUniverse.com . 18 June 2012.
  5. News: Will 'The Wave' Wash In A New Radio Age? . LA Times . February 15, 1987.
  6. Web site: Wnua's Success With 'Smooth Jazz' Is Based On A Simple Idea: Figure Out What People Like To Hear . Chicago Tribune . July 5, 1998.
  7. Web site: Featured Programming . Billboard . July 19, 1986 .
  8. Web site: L.A.'s KLOS-FM Blocks Out 2 Nighttime Programs . Billboard . February 10, 1979 .
  9. Web site: Broadcast Architect Cody Pilots On-Air 'Wellness'. Billboard . May 13, 1995 .
  10. Web site: Clear Channel Communications, Inc./Broadcast Architecture, Inc. . BroadcastArchitecture.com .
  11. Web site: Mack Ave. Records Acquires Rendezvous Entertainment . TheUrbanMusicScene.com . August 18, 2008 .
  12. Web site: Patti Austin – Avant Gershwin . Grammy.com .
  13. Web site: Kirk Whalum – It's What I Do . Grammy.com .

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