Luminoso

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Thursday 29th May | 2025 | Doors :7pm, Performance: 8-10pm (with interval)

Peggy's Skylight | Nottingham

TICKETS: £8-£12

Luminoso

Fresh off a European tour, Luminoso are excited to return to Peggy's Skylight after a fantastic show last year. Blending jazz, Latin, R&B, vintage swing, and catchy originals, Francesca Confortini's soaring vocals and Brian Clemens' magnetic energy promise a musical journey you won't forget.

"an exhilarating and entertaining set of creative arrangements of standards and original music" – Jazzwise UK

"testament to Clemens' versatility and his ability to embrace the multifaceted nature of jazz" – AllAboutJazz

Join London-based jazz band Luminoso for an unforgettable night of music and artistry! Fresh off a European tour—including a sold-out show at Istanbul's legendary Nardis Jazz Club and performances at top London venues—Luminoso has become a must-see act on the international jazz scene. Now, they return to Peggy's Skylight, bringing their signature flair for a night you won't forget.

Led by acclaimed pianist and composer Brian Clemens, alongside the charismatic Francesca Confortini—one of London's premier jazz vocalists who has shared stages with legends like Cat Stevens and Rod Stewart—Luminoso blends playful cabaret charm with top-tier jazz artistry, leaving audiences humming their melodies for days.

From the timeless elegance of the Great American Songbook to toe-tapping originals and fresh takes on pop, R&B, Latin, and vintage Italian swing, Luminoso delivers an electrifying, genre-spanning performance. With Francesca's soaring vocals and Clemens' magnetic energy, Luminoso will take you on an electrifying musical journey you won't want to miss.

"Francesca brings such energy, drive and musicianship to the task of bandleader that it all works" – The Arts Desk

Brian Clemens
Brian Clemens is a London-based jazz pianist, arranger, and bandleader, originally from Los Angeles. After earning his master's degree in California and studying under Grammy Award-winning pianist and arranger Bill Cunliffe, Brian established himself as a prominent figure in Los Angeles' vibrant music scene. He has headlined renowned international jazz venues, including Herb Alpert's Vibrato Jazz Grill and Istanbul's Nardis Jazz Club, as well as performances spanning from Los Angeles to Barcelona.

Now based in London, Brian leads his acclaimed jazz band, Luminoso, which recently completed a successful European tour. In addition to reimagining classic standards, he contributes original, infectious melodies to the band's repertoire, evoking the timeless charm of the Great American Songbook. Brian also directs the Brian Clemens Jazz Orchestra, a production currently touring theatres across the UK.

Francesca Confortini
Italian-born jazz vocalist Francesca Confortini brings her soulful tone to every performance. With a background in musical theatre and international experience as a singer for the likes of Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), along with work with gypsy-jazz ensembles Trio Manouche and Gypsy Dynamite as well as her trio Jazz Silhouettes, she exudes sophistication and warmth in everything she does. A versatile vocalist capable of moving from her neo-jazz originals to interpretation of the American Songbook classics Francesca is without doubt "one to watch"!

Line up

Francesca Confortini – vocals

Brian Clemens – piano

Giovanni Cresseri – bass

Callum Smith – drums

Book tickets:
https://peggysskylight.co.uk/events/luminoso-thursday-29th-may-2025/