Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music
Line-up:
Jim Mullen – Guitar
Zoe Francis – Vocals
Gareth Williams – Piano
Steve Watts – Double Bass
About
Zoe Francis is a London-based vocalist known for her work with multi award-winning guitarist Jim Mullen. They began working together in 2013, collaborating on 4 acclaimed albums, including the live album recorded at 606 “The very thought of you” released 2014, which also included leading UK musicians, Stan Sulzmann and Gareth Williams. Their 4th, most recent album, “Somewhere in the night” continues their shared love of the classic songbook material, combining a great lyric, with fresh arrangements.
Jim and Zoe also share a love of New York, where they both lived for a while. Jim in the 70’s, Zoe in the 90’s deepening their love and craft for the music.
Jim Mullen has toured the globe, performing and recording with many leading UK and US artists, in a career spanning more than 5 decades. Artists including Gene Harris, Jimmy Smith, Terry Callier, Brian Auger, AWB, Herbie Mann, Mose Alison, and a 15 year partnership with great saxophonist Dick Morrissey, in much loved Morrissey Mullen band.
The combination of Zoe’s beautiful voice, known for her sensitive storytelling and ability to capture the bittersweet nature of these songs, and Jim’s warm, melodic blues drenched lines make this a captivating evening out!