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Francesca Han

"Francesca explores the rich jazz tradition in her search for ways to stretch the language. Her debut CD, Francesca Han, is a broad sweep of expression that ties the work of the masters to her own artistry." - Jacob Teichroew, Jazz Guide for About.com (ww

About Me

Pianist Francesca Han’s music captures both the subtle affectivity of classical music and the uninhibited effusiveness of rock. Having studied both, she has now developed an approach to jazz that leaves a foot planted in tradition while reaching for unique expression. After achieving rapid success in her native Korea, she was encouraged to move to New York City in 2004. There she received her master’s degree in jazz performance from Queens College under the tutelage of pianists David Berkman and Bruch Barth, trumpeter and arranger Michael Mossman, and saxophonist Antonio Hart. She continues to perform classical concerts across the country, and plays with various jazz groups throughout New York. She has performed at Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center, 92nd Street Y, Kitano, Sofia, Garage, fatcat, Cleopatra's needle, Smalls and numerous other clubs throughout the New York metropolitan region. Recently she performed at Jarasum Jazz Festival in Korea and Taichung Jazz Festival in Taiwan. With her eponymous debut album (Francesca Han on M.M. Records), Francesca’s playing is characterized by an intimacy that transcends musical boundaries.