Live video recording session at Wazz Jazz Club in Osaka, September 18, 2009. Featuring: Yasushi Gonjo (bass), Larry Marshall (drums), Eric Weigmann (percussions & vocals). Video directed by Aaron Walker.
Live performance in Namba at Jazz Spot 845, September 17, 2009. Featuring: Yasushi Gonjo (bass), Weigmann (drums & vocals).
Live performance in Namba at Jazz Spot 845, September 16, 2009. Featuring: Yasushi Gonjo (bass), Eric Weigmann (drums). Special guest: Chiaki (vocals)
Opening performance of the Japan Tour. Live in Kyoto at Live Spot RAG Club, September 15, 2009. Featuring: Yasushi Gonjo (bass), Eric Weigmann (drums).
The band enjoying a traditional okonomiyaki meal before the concert.
Francesco’s first visit to Japan. One night only performance in Osaka at Jazz On Top Club. Featuring: Yasushi Gonjo (bass) and Larry Marshall (drums). Special guest: Chiaki (vocals).
Live recording resulted in the release of the album “KURAMA / A Night In Japan”.
In March 2006, Francesco returned to Morelia to perform at the third annual Morelia Jazztival with a talented sextet featuring Juan Alzate on tenor sax, cuban master percussionist (and Grammy Award winner) Roberto Vizcaino, Efren Capiz on drums, Ivan Lara on electic bass, and Flavio Meneses on electic guitars. Playing to a sold out audience in the enclosed square of a former 17th century cloister, the latin jazz quintet performed mostly original compositions by Francesco, a blend of jazz, classical, afrocuban and South American influences with vibrant percussive and rhythmic elements.
