Nathan Francis is a composer, bassist, and bandleader based in Helsinki, Finland. Nathan started music from an early age and attended music classes in his hometown at Portland State University while already in high school. It was at this time that Nathan started to study at the Alan Jones Academy of Music where he was first acquainted with Jazz music. In Portland, Nathan studied with Chuck Israels, Alan Jones, Jon Lakey, Chris Higgins, and Jason Schooler of the Oregon Symphony. Through these mentors and many more Nathan began growing the skills necessary to be a musician. Nathan also attended the Centrum Jazz Workshop and the Stanford Jazz Workshop where he met many Jazz stars that would solidify his love for the music. After time spent in San Francisco at the San Francisco Conservatory, Nathan moved to Helsinki to study at the Sibelius Academy of Music and participate in the growing Helsinki arts scene.

Nathan has performed with Randy Weston, Peter Bernstein, and Ron Steen and has attended masterclasses with other Jazz luminaries such as Dana Hall and Julian Lage. Nathan currently continues his journey in Helsinki where he is an active part of the Jazz scene. He maintains a busy performing and touring schedule while studying at the Sibelius Academy of Music.

Aleksi Heinola (rummut)
Eero Koivistoinen (tenorisaksofoni)
Markus Niittynen (piano)
Nathan Francis (basso)

1. Minor Solution
2. After the Morning
3. Crystal Clear
4. Song of Her
5. Late Show
6. Vilia