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.
Franzel's song "Don't Rush Me was recorded in 1989 by Taylor Dayne and eventually peaked at No.
[2] He also wrote "Never Saw Blue Like That" — sung by Shawn Colvin, in the Julia Roberts film, Runaway Bride.
He currently works on songs for the pop, country, and Christian contemporary markets.