Returning to the Focal Point following her successful debut there in February, Los Angeles-based chanteuse/songwriter Jessica Fichot presents a repertoire of French chanson, 1940s Shanghai jazz, and international folk. With 3 acclaimed albums under her belt, Jessica has charmed audiences around the world – performing her lively songs at concert halls, festivals and clubs in China, Mexico, Canada and across the US and western Europe. Featuring scorching performances from her bandmates on clarinet/sax, upright bass and guitar, as well as her own beautiful, clear vocals in French, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and English, Fichot’s music is truly a dazzling trans-world journey.
Fichot’s quartet includes acclaimed clarinetist, saxophonist, vocalist Chloe Feoranzo. A Focal Point favorite, Chloe has performed with groups such as Pokey LaFarge, Postmodern Jukebox, Shake’Em Up Jazz Band, Asleep At the Wheel.
“Fichot brings an art-song sensibility to delightfully catchy tunes.” – LA Times
“Enchantingly original.” – LA Weekly
“a delicious blend of acoustic styles” – San Francisco Chronicle