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Emily Francis

London, United Kingdom

Musician

www.emilyfrancismusic.com

Freelance Keyboard/Piano/Sax player based in West London. Specialist in Jazz/Soul/Funk, but am very versatile with all genre. Currently teaching, gigging and recording in London and Southern UK with an aim to work in studio and live sessions full time. Follow Me: @efrancismusic

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CHANCE - Live at The Chapel - Justin Swa
First in the series of "Live at The Chapel", the brand new live video sessions by Justin Swadling's
Emily Francis Keyboard Solo - Mr Magic
Emily Francis takes a solo on Grover Washington Jr's "Mr Magic". Performed at Champions, Bournemouth
Loftas TV Interview: Ebony Bones
In an interview with Inga Norke Ebony Bones admits Rihanna was inspired by her.
In a Different Light by Emily Francis
Composition by Emily Francis performed as part of Agata Kubiak's jazz violin debut at Jazz Cafe POSK
Vilija Leitanaite & Emily Francis - No M
No More Blues (Chega de Saudade) by Antonio Carlos Jobim performed at the weekly London College of M
Prince Medley - TMS Graduation
This footage was taken on 20th June 2010 at Shepherds Bush Empire.
Something In The Way She Moves (Cover -
Cover of James Taylor's "Something In The Way She Moves" arranged for Jazz Trio and String Quartet.
Long Time (Cover - With A Difference!)
Cover of The Roots' "Long Time" arranged for Jazz Trio and String Quartet. Arrangement by Emily Fran
Vilija Leitanaite & Emily Francis - No M
No More Blues (Chega de Saudade) by Antonio Carlos Jobim performed at the weekly London College of M

Physical Details

Height:162 cm / 5ft 4in Hips:99 cm / 39in
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian Shoe size:6.0 UK / 7.5 US / 39.5 Euro
Skin color:White Hair color:Brown
Eye color:Green Hair length:Long
Chest:83 cm / 33 in Hair type:Wavy
Waist:73 cm / 29in Dress Size:10 - 12

Experience

2012

  • High Fidelity Show Band : Keyboards/Backing Vocals, London, UK
  • Junior London College of Music : Saxophone Teacher, London, UK
  • MusicMaps : Piano Teacher, London, UK
  • Purebass Studio : Session Keyboards, Saxophone & Vocals, London, UK

2011

  • Justin Swadling's MODUS : Keyboard Player, London, UK
  • Ebony Bones : Keyboard Player, London, UK
  • Dewson Entertainments : Keyboard & Saxophone Player, London, UK
  • London College of Music : BA (1st Class Hons) Music Performance with Music Technology, London, UK

Music

California Gurls (Jazz Cover)
California Gurls by Katy Perry, performed by the Emily Francis Trio
Keyboard ability:ExpertProducer ability:Intermediate
Saxophone ability:ExpertLike to join a band:Yes
Composer ability:Expert

Favorite genres

PopRockHip-hopJazz
Influences:Porcupine Tree,  Jill Scott,  Erykah Badu,  A Perfect Circle,  Robert Glasper,  Kenny Garrett,  Brad Mehldau,  Me' Shell Ndegeocello
Justin Swadling's MODUS
Emily is the Pianist
London, United Kingdom
Jazz / Hip-hop
Vilija & Emily
Emily is the Pianist
London, United Kingdom
Jazz
Emily Francis is a professional keyboard and alto saxophone player based in West London. Despite her age, she has had a wealth of experience ranging from musicals, cruises, functions, jazz bands (big and small), pop acts and more.

After graduating last year from London College of Music, Emily is now continuing to embark on her career as a session musician, teacher, composer and arranger.

2012 will see Emily performing at many top quality venues and events including Oxford Jazz Festival, Isle of Wight Festival, Shepherd's Bush Empire and many more. Emily's playing reflects a high level of musicality and adaptability, which makes her incredibly accessible to all audiences and flexible in genres. For latest gig updates and other info, please check out: www.emilyfrancismusic.com

As well as being an established live performer, Emily's passion lies in studio recording and her knowledge of all industry standard programmes makes her very flexible to work within a studio environment. Her demo EP is currently being recorded and Emily Francis keyboard samples will soon be available to buy from Resource Sound Ltd.

Gear:

Keyboards:

Nord Stage 88
Korg Triton Le 61
M-Audio Oxygen 49 Controller

Amplification:

Roland KC-350

Saxophone:

Yamaha YAS-62 (Silver Plated)

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