Results for "Emily Francis Trio"

Luma

By Emily Francis

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2022
Track listing: The Idol; Escape From The Echo Chamber; Le Tambour 2.00am; Broken Kingdom Pt 1; The Kite & The Crow; Broken Kingdom Pt 2; 2 Bed Flat On Mars; Backseat Driver; A Night In.

Emily Francis Trio: Luma

by Chris May
April 28, 2022

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.

Emily Francis

Emily Francis Trio is a contemporary take on the classic jazz piano trio format, led by pianist and keyboardist, Emily Francis. Bringing influences from progressive rock, jazz-rock, 70's jazz-funk and soul, EFT combines a strong melodic and groove-based approach with a traditional improvised sensibility, resulting in a series of fresh and exciting new compositions With Bassist, Trevor Boxall and Drummer, Liam Waugh, Emily Francis Trio represents an accessible, richly textured, and dynamic addition to the UK jazz scene.

The Absent

By Emily Francis

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2015
Track listing: Hops ‘n’ Scotch; Winnebago; Redshift; Sabo; Trunk; The Absent

Emily Francis Trio: The Absent

by Roger Farbey
August 12, 2015

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 ...