Frank Cody | |
|---|---|
| Born | Francis R. Cody June 13, 1948 |
| Died | July 19, 2023 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, Music Executive, Radio Executive |
| Website | www |
Francis R. Cody (June 13, 1948–July 19, 2023) was an American record producer, A&R and radio executive.[1] Described by the R&R Magazine and The New York Times as "Smooth Jazz's Leading Alchemist" and "The Father of Smooth Jazz",[2][3]
Background
Cody is widely known for the development of Los Angeles-based pioneer Smooth Jazz radio station KTWV (94.7 MHz) "The WAVE".[4][5] At various times, Cody served as an executive at NBC,[6] ABC[7] and was a co-founder/CEO of research/consulting firm Broadcast Architecture,[8] later owned by Clear Channel.[9] Along with music industry veteran Hyman Katz and multi Grammy-nominated RIAA Gold-certified recording artist Dave Koz, Cody founded record label Rendezvous Entertainment,[10] releasing records by Wayman Tisdale, Jonathan Butler, Philippe Saisse, Svoy, earning Grammy Awards for Patti Austin[11] and Kirk Whalum.[12]
References
- ↑ "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.