Luminoso: 3-2-1!

By popular demand, Jazz-pop band Luminoso returns to PizzaExpress Soho for a special summer show, bringing their signature blend of toe-tapping originals, vintage Italian swing, cabaret charm, and suave reimaginings of Latin and R&B classics. Led by LA-born pianist and songwriter Brian Clemens and Milan-born vocalist Francesca Confortini, one of London's premier jazz vocalists who has shared the stage with Cat Stevens and Rod Stewart, Luminoso have built a devoted following across the UK and Europe, performing at iconic rooms including London's Wilton's Music Hall, Barcelona's Jamboree, Berlin's B-flat, and Istanbul's Nardis Jazz Club. Drawing on the timeless charm of the Great American Songbook, their melodic writing is nostalgic yet fresh, effortlessly familiar, and leaves audiences humming long after the final note. This evening also welcomes special guest Freddie Benedict, Ronnie Scott's vocalist, actor, London vocal jazz veteran, joining Francesca for duets, close harmonies, and a fiery finale. EarMilk calls it "an exuberant triumph that breathes new life into jazz-pop fusion." Jazz-pop band Luminoso returns to PizzaExpress Soho for a high-energy evening celebrating their debut album 3-2-1!. Led by pianist and songwriter Brian Clemens alongside Milan-born vocalist Francesca Confortini, who has shared the stage with artists such as Cat Stevens and Rod Stewart, the group draws on the timeless charm of the Great American Songbook through their own catchy, toe-tapping original songs. Their music carries a nostalgic sound that feels new yet effortlessly familiar. The set also includes reimagined Latin and R&B material, along with the charm of vintage Italian swing. Having performed at leading jazz clubs across Europe, from Ireland to Spain and Turkey, Luminoso has appeared at standout venues including Barcelona’s Jamboree and Berlin’s B-flat, establishing a growing international presence. In the UK, the band is a regular fixture at many of the country’s top jazz venues and recently presented a hit stage production at Wilton’s Music Hall. Featured as “one of the most dynamic jazz-infused acts to watch this year” (Music-News.com) and described by EarMilk as “an exuberant triumph that breathes new life into jazz-pop fusion,” Luminoso continues to build momentum with a sound that feels both fresh and familiar, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats and, at times, on the dance floor. ""One of the most dynamic jazz-infused acts to watch this year"" - Music-News.com