The Mace Francis Orchestra (MFO) was formed late in 2004 by band-leader and composer Mace Francis to experiment with composition, in the style of the great modern big bands lead by Bob Brookmeyer, ...

After a brief pause to accommodate Covid-19 restrictions, Australian composer and arranger Mace Francis is back—with a brand new musical wardrobe, a new axe (trombone) and a pared-down ensemble ...

Enter Your Email to Unlock This Article Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. The Florida Orchestra (TFO) has ...

Michael Francis was relieved. His books had just arrived from overseas. The British conductor was starting to plot a life here as music director of the Florida Orchestra. He had spent the weekend with ...

John Bishop a guitarist who played with Ray Charles and in top rooms around the country including the London House and Mister Kelly’s in Chicago, formed with his wife one of the top bands for local ...

The Board of Trustees of the Boston Landmarks Orchestra announced today that Jo Frances Meyer, of Charlestown, MA, will become the new Executive Director of the Boston Landmarks Orchestra beginning in ...