Zoe Francis Quartet feat. Jim Mullen (UK)
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About this event
Featuring Zoe Francie (vocals), Jim Mullen (guitar), Scott Flanagan (organ) and Dominic Mullan (drums).
Zoe Francis is a singer to listen out for. She communicates a love and understanding of the classic American songbook with the lightest of touches. It sounds easy and casual until you notice how deftly each turn of phrase falls in just the right place, both rhythmically and to chime with the meaning of the words. Zoe started singing while Living in New York for a while. Learning her craft through Barry Harris workshops and singing in small venues in Manhattan with great musicians including Harry Allen and Joe Cohn.
Zoe has now established herself on the London jazz scene with her first album "Looking For A Boy", a plea to which fabled guitarist Jim Mullen provided the answer!! The two are now a famed duo and given Jim's unparalleled musicianship are leading lights in the UK Jazz scene.
Zoe Francis started singing jazz while living in New York attending Dr. Barry Harris workshop on a weekly basis, alongside singing at jams sessions around Brooklyn and Manhattan. Before long she had long running spots in midtown Manhattan working with great musicians including Warren Vache, Joe Cohn, Chris Flory, Harry Allen, Alvester Garnett, Steve Ash and Harry Whitaker.
Jim Mullen is a multi-award winning guitarist with a unique jazz style and sound, who is regarded as the high priest of the instrument by most young jazz guitarists.
His quartet was in existence for six years from 1996 and is one of the most powerful ever to appear on the British jazz scene.
Location
12 Aungier Street
Venue details
JJ Smyth's is a family owned bar in the center of Dublin city. Home to many a musician, Jazz and Blues alike. It started off as a family owned grocery and public house back in the 1730's, it has changed throughout the years and now you can hear live Jazz and Blues sounds of the city from within it's doors. JJ's has live Blues and Jazz music six nights of the week. This is where many a musician got their start and where many of the top names continue to play.
