Paul Francis

Q & A

BORN IN: Chillicothe, OH

LIVES IN: Brooklyn, NY

DRUMMING SINCE: 1987

CURRENT BAND/PROJECT: Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett, Brooklyn Jazz Orchestra

BIGGEST INFLUENCES: John Von Ohlen, Billy Higgins, Mel Lewis

FAVORITE ALBUM PLAYED ON: “Cheek to Cheek”, Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett
“Ohja”, Ohja

FAVORITE ALBUM DIDN’T PLAY ON: “Dream of Life”, Carmen McRae
“Go”, Dexter Gordon

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Performing at Lincoln Center with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga

FAVORITE SABIAN CYMBAL: 22″ Artisan Light Ride