James Francies Trio
Sunday, February 4, 2024
7:30 PM
Next up, on Sunday, February 4, is acclaimed pianist-keyboardist James Francies, making his San Diego debut as a leader with Mike Moreno on guitar and Damion Reid on drums. Since his debut album Flight on the legendary Blue Note Records label entranced listeners in 2018, Francies has expanded personal explorations of sound bending and orchestral approaches to the music. Collaborations across stylistic realms—including those with Childish Gambino, Pat Metheny, Chris Potter, Common, Eric Harland, Marcus Miller, DJ Dahi, and Lauryn Hill—have enhanced his development and refined his sound. In issuing Purest Form, his second Blue Note release, Francies accesses intimate chambers of his artistry, interpreting love, grief, frailty, and fortitude. Francies’ expression blooms across borders of genre and style. He nurtures a fascination with melody and texture.
