Francis Experience Quintet in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
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Francis Experience Quintet in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
"Combining hip hop, jazz fusion, multimedia presentation, poetry, rap and storytelling, Jonathan Francisco Borca leads the Francis Experience Quintet (guitarist Mark Arroyo, drummer and co-founder Gabby Horlick, bassist Miguel "Frunkyman" Leyva and pianist Bennett Roth), making music designed for healing. The group gained notice for its "Hip Hop(e), Jazz & Storytelling" series at the San Jose Museum of Art."
"Also on the bill is Japantown "power duo" MindFi (Kia Day and the Quintet's Arroyo, doing double duty this night), who describe their music as "Wi-Fi for your mind," and stand-up poet Mighty Mike McGee. Francis Experience Quintet Mon, Dec 29, 7pm, $23 Art Boutiki, San Jose"
Jonathan Francisco Borca leads the Francis Experience Quintet, a five-piece ensemble blending hip hop, jazz fusion, multimedia presentation, poetry, rap and storytelling. The band lineup includes guitarist Mark Arroyo, drummer and co-founder Gabby Horlick, bassist Miguel "Frunkyman" Leyva and pianist Bennett Roth. The music emphasizes healing through integrated genres and multimedia elements. The group gained notice for a "Hip Hop(e), Jazz & Storytelling" series at the San Jose Museum of Art. The program also features Japantown duo MindFi (Kia Day and Mark Arroyo), who describe their music as "Wi-Fi for your mind," alongside stand-up poet Mighty Mike McGee. Event details: Mon, Dec 29, 7pm, $23 at Art Boutiki, San Jose.
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