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Emily Francis Trio: Luma

Read "Luma" reviewed by Chris May


Luma is the second album from Britain's Emily Francis, following 2015's Absent (Self Produced). Luma appears to have been ready to roll in 2020 and the delay has, presumably, been occasioned by you-know-what. The group's lineup has changed since the debut album, with new drummer Jamie Murray joining keyboard player Francis and bassist Trevor Boxall. Vibe and groove, however, inhabit the same techno and prog-influenced territory, with historical resonances including Frank Zappa circa Hot Rats (Bizarre, 1969) ...

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Emily Francis Trio: The Absent

Read "The Absent" reviewed by Roger Farbey


The funky “Hops 'n' Scotch" kicks off this lively set, with keyboardist Francis employing Fender Rhodes and synths in Herbie Hancock mode. Languid acoustic piano opens “Winnebago" which soon transmutes into an up-tempo trio number with a flavour of Chick Corea's Iberian influence clearly detectable. The more contemplative “Redshift" benefits from Francis' ability to transition seamlessly from acoustic to electric piano and also to deftly change the composition's mood with great skill and judgment. There's also an articulate bass guitar ...


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