Francesca Mondi
From Italy, Francesca Mondi is a versatile singer and vibrant performer. Bringing a contemporary edge to jazz standards made famous by Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Nina Simone as well as traditional Italian songs, Latin bossa nova and her own originals, her music has been heard on Jazz FM as well as Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide FM and BBC Music Introducing. Currently working on a new EP for release this summer, Francesca will be joined by pianist Chris Bland (Joe Stilgoe, Dennis Rollins) and fellow Italians, bassist Giovanni Cresseri and drummer Filippo Galli.
"Mondi’s deep and soulful voice moves the songs on from their traditional form...captivating the crowd" Hackney Gazzette; "...a meandering jazz groove and a soulful heart...the perfect meeting of musical minds." A&R Factory