James Francies

Hear new music from Pat Metheny, Ledisi, Theo Croker, the Hank Roberts Sextet — and Newvelle's ambitious tribute to Frank Kimbrough.

This week's Take Five features heroic work by three very different saxophonists — along with Graham Haynes' latest electronic experiment and John Patitucci's tribute to fellow bassist Paul Jackson.

If you’re unfamiliar with James Francies, it is surely just a matter of time; he’s on a steady trajectory to becoming a household name.A native of…

New Year’s Eve is always a bonanza in New York jazz clubs.So in this final Take Five of 2019, we’re spotlighting some of the best bookings in town. Those…

The meteoric rise of James Francies is no surprise to anyone embedded in New York’s thriving jazz scene. Besides celebrating his auspicious debut, Flight,…

James Francies has a love affair with the piano. It’s apparent when you hear him play. We had that opportunity when he visited Afternoon Jazz to promote…

Medeski Martin & Wood with Alarm Will Sound, “Kid Tao Mammal (Unworldliness Weirdo)”Rhythm is always at the center of the picture for Medeski Martin &…