Step into the world of « The Franks », a unique duo bringing together two of the most remarkable figures on the French jazz scene! Their album « Midnight Chic » offers a sophisticated and elegant jazz, giving wide space to improvisation. The two artists venture without a safety net, creating for each piece a unique sonic universe where improvisation takes center stage.
Whether on piano or Fender Rhodes, Frank Woeste shines on the European jazz scene, with his gift for real-time arranging and his innovative, free and daring approach to jazz. A German-born pianist now based in France, he has become an essential figure on European stages, leading the ensembles «Pocket Rhapsody » and «Reverso », while also being a soughtafter sideman with Ibrahim Maalouf, Dave Douglas, Youn Sun Nah, and many others. For nearly 20 years, he has been creating a contemporary jazz of elegant contours, always insearch of new sonic horizons.
Franck Agulhon, for his part, is a true reference on the international jazz scene, lending his exceptional mastery of the drums to some of today’s greatest projects. A long-time partner of Biréli Lagrène, Pierrick Pédron, Eric Legnini, and Flavio Boltro, he is an indispensable
sideman who brings rare energy and an irresistible sense of rhythm to every performance.
With “The Franks”, get ready for a musical journey where every note and every drumbeat opens up a new dimension of jazz. A duo that pushes the boundaries of jazz – let yourself be carried away by their sonic adventure!