BIO

Meet Franklin Rankin, New York-based guitarist, composer, and producer. Known for his soulful tones and genre-pushing artistic contributions to projects of all shapes and sizes, Rankin boasts 18 years of guitar experience and manages a robust playing life in NYC, clocking in more than 250 gigs a year. Franklin's passion for music was evident from a young age: his childhood studies at Harlem School of the Arts led him the jazz composition program at Berklee College of Music (where he completed his Bachelors of Arts) followed by the jazz studies master's degree program at NYU.

Franklin has played iconic venues like Arthur Ashe Stadium, The Palace Theater, Lincoln Center, and The Blue Note, and collaborated with artists like Wynton Marsalis and Azealia Banks. Featured on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, his instant songwriting skills wowed audiences across the world. Rankin is currently on the road with Ben Platt for his Summer 2024 Honeymind Tour, where their 3-week residency on Broadway at the Palace Theater has seen Rankin supporting artists like Kacey Musgraves, Cynthia Erivo, Kristen Chenoweth, Tori Kelley, and Meghan Trainor. Rankin’s musical mastery across genres has solidified his position as a true staple in New York’s competitive music scene.

VENUE HIGHLIGHTS

Lincoln Center • Carnegie Hall • The White House • Greek Theatre • The Blue Note • Webster Hall • The Kennedy Center • DC Jazz Fest • Ryman Auditorium • The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon • Playbill Songwriter Series • Charlie Parker Jazz Fest • Brooklyn Academy of Music • Brooklyn Steel • Arthur Ashe Stadium • Jazz Gallery • 54 Below

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Wynton Marsalis • Olivia Dean • Ben Platt • Julius Rodriguez • Jamila Woods • The Shakes • Elmiene • Nona Hendryx • Matthew Whitaker • Jeryko • Azealia Banks • Brianna Thomas • SUNMI • Sam Primack (Dear Evan Hansen) • Vuyo Sotashe • Chris Potter • Michael Mwenso • Libianca

ONGOING BRAND PARTNERSHIPS

Harby Pedals, 30th Street Guitars, Faking It: A New York Musician’s Podcast

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