John Francis' Acoustic Guitar Page

As a composer and arranger for over thirty years, I have written and arranged music for many instruments, but my primary emphasis has remained the guitar in all its varieties including multi-stringed instruments. My musical influences are diverse, ranging from the Baroque to the Blues, from Celtic to Rock, from Jazz to many eclectic World Musics. I enjoy writing and performing many styles and blending the different elements together. From the simplest melody and rhythm, to the most complex harmony and counterpoint, I believe that music has the ability to captivate the spirit. For me, one of the most unique and important aspects of music is its ability to communicate, even without words. I try to express something genuine with each of my compositions. "The Last Leaf" a collection of my tunes written in an eclectic classical style, is slated to be released on Heartside Music in 2009. An all original collaborative mix of jazz, samba, bolero, blues and more, is also in the works. I am available for limited writing, recording and performance engagements.