Even before moving to New York City in 2013, pianist James Francies had generated a well deserved buzz in the jazz arena. He is the youngest recipient of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) ...

This year, NPR Music is celebrating Black Music Month with an array of brand new Tiny Desk concerts — both from home and from behind our beloved Desk. Together, these artists represent the past, ...

James Francies speaks in a gentle murmur that doesn’t really rise or fall. So a year ago when we met at the Lancaster Hotel downtown, he discussed his forthcoming album in an unassuming manner. “It’ll ...

After holding down the low end for some of jazz’s most revered musicians, pianist/keyboardist James Francies figured he should try out the unorthodox configuration in his own music. The Houston-native ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The opening carousel of watery keyboard, whiny synth, acoustic grand and crunchy synthesised bass was both ...

Chris Francies doesn't have the easiest job in the world to begin with, and it certainly hasn't gotten any easier this year. A wide receiver on the Packers' practice squad, Francies can be overloaded ...

GREEN BAY – Harry Boyce needed a director of girls basketball for his growing Team 1848 AAU program. So, why not turn to a friend who has been in the game for decades now? Boyce was able to land ...

Twenty-three-year-old jazz pianist James Francies has his musical fingerprints all over the place. From leading his own group at 2019'sWinter Jazzfest in New York City to playing shows in Tokyo with ...

In the NFL, one player's misfortune can become another's opportunity, and first-year Packers receivers Ruvell Martin and Chris Francies are more than aware of the opportunity now in front of them.

I picked up the USA Today Sports Weekly last week and saw that former Oregon State cornerback/kick returner Coye Francies was on the rise in the eyes of NFL scouts. And then I saw the fine print, ...

The Green Bay Packers Wednesday signed wide receiver Chris Francies from their practice squad. Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson made the ...

Even the Bataan Death March and prison camps didn't sour Richard Evan Francies on the Philippines. He returned at least six times and praised the country in many talks back home. Francies died Oct. 13 ...