James Francies - Purest Form CD ETJS-45.1 foreshadowing Shorter’s growing interest in

foreshadowing Shorter’s growing interest in Brazilian music which he would explore further in the years to come

Eric Dolphy (alto saxophone)

quartet and quintet settings but

After Conversation With Nadia

he explores a timeless connection between two souls

James Francies - Purest Form CD ETJS-45.1 foreshadowing Shorter’s growing interest inBlue Note, 2021 Pianist & producer James Francies follows up his acclaimed 2018 debut Flight with the expansive opus Purest Form, an eclectic new album that taps into the essence of his artistry across 14 tracks that conjure a world of sounds and textures, interpreting love, grief, frailty, and fortitude. In addition to a core trio of Burniss Travis on bass and Jeremy Dutton on drums, the album features alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, vibraphonist