Artist Spotlight: Jeff Franca of The Shape of Jazz
Join Paul Donovan's next Artist Spotlight with guest Jeff Franca of the group The Shape of Jazz. Tune in at 4 p.m. on Friday, August 22. The Shape of Jazz will be performing at this weekend's Ned Wine & Jazz Festival.
As a drummer and composer, Jeff is best known for his work as drummer and musical director for Thievery Corporation. As a double major in classical percussion performance and jazz studies, he collaborated with jazz greats, such as David Baker.
This accomplished group of entertaining players was carefully assembled by Franca and consists of Joey Porter (The Motet), Matt Jalbert (TAUK), Hunter Roberts (BTTRFLY Quintet), Nate Miller (Adam Deitch Quartet), and Scott Messersmith (The California Honeydrops). Focused on exploratory original compositions and cutting-edge timbres, they will showcase the diversity of influences that have penetrated Colorado and beyond, stepping into the “shape of jazz” to come...
Band members:
Jeffrey Franca – drums
Joey Porter – keys
Hunter Roberts – bass
Matt Jalbert – guitar
Nate Miller – trumpet/tenor sax
Scott Messersmith – percussion
The Nederland Jazz & Wine Festival is this Saturday, August 23, at Chipeta Park, featuring live music from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year's lineup includes Chantil Dukart Duo, Robert Johnson & The Mark Diamond Trio, and The Shape of Jazz. More details NED Jazz & Wine Festival.
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