Zoe Francis

Zoe started singing jazz while living and working in New York, and soon became a regular fixture on the scene, often sitting in with the late Harry Whitaker and his trio at Arturo’s down in the Village as well as working with many other musicians including Harry Allen, Warren Vache, Joe Cohn and Chris Flory. Her first album “Looking for a Boy” was released to significant acclaim, while her second, “The Very Thought of You” recorded live at the 606, came out in September. Both discs provide a great showcase for her beautiful voice as well as Zoe’s exquisite taste. Singing a really lovely selection of standards (some well known, others less so), with a great sense of swing and natural ability, Zoe’s gigs are just terrific. Appearing with Zoe this afternoon will be iconic UK guitarist Jim Mullen, the great Stan Sulzmann on sax, Gareth Williams (Claire Martin) on piano, Steve Watts (Kenny Wheeler) on bass and Enzo Zirilli on drums.