Spice Jazz Soho: Francesca Confortini Quintet

After 25 years of solid jazz promoting, as founded by Paul Pace, at the Spice of Life Soho, nurturing upcoming talents as well as established masters of the music, the SpiceJazz Team (Tara Minton and Clement Regert) are excited to relocate their acclaimed operation to the well-appointed and stylish music room of Crazy Coqs.

Italian-born and London-based, Francesca Confortini, is a dynamic jazz vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader whose artistry bridges genres and emotions. With a foundation in musical theatre and a Master’s in Jazz Studies from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Francesca brings both technical prowess and heartfelt expression to the stage.

Her original compositions, including her last acclaimed single Pieces of Glass, showcase a fusion of jazz, pop, and R&B influences. The song resonated across international music blogs, praised for its emotional depth, musical sophistication, and contemporary edge.

A versatile performer, Francesca has collaborated with Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), led gypsy-jazz ensembles such as Trio Manouche and Gypsy Dynamite, and has performed at prestigious venues like Ronnie Scott’s, the 606 Club, and the Blue Note in Milan.

Her quintet—featuring Daniele Antenucci (drums), Giovanni Cresseri (bass), Chris Bland (piano), and Giulio Romano Malaisi (guitar)—delivers her original material with both elegance and fire.

“Francesca brings such energy, drive and musicianship to the task of bandleader that it all works.” — The Arts Desk

“Francesca Confortini… beautiful voice.” — Indie Eye Film Awards

“Deep and full of emotion… a crystal performance that blends old-school charm with a modern touch.” — Nagamag