Sean Francois, an accomplished bassist from Sleepy Hollow, Illinois, has been performing throughout the country since the age of nine. He is known as a bassist who can fit into any situation and blend with any ensemble.

Mr. Francois has studied with world renowned musicians and educators, including David Baker, Nick Schneider, Mark Bettcher, and Jeremy Allen. He graduated with a Bachelor&rsquo...
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Sean Francois, an accomplished bassist from Sleepy Hollow, Illinois, has been performing throughout the country since the age of nine. He is known as a bassist who can fit into any situation and blend with any ensemble.

Mr. Francois has studied with world renowned musicians and educators, including David Baker, Nick Schneider, Mark Bettcher, and Jeremy Allen. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies: Double Bass from Indiana University’s prestigious Jacobs School of Music.

Mr. Francois started his career in the Chicago area where he performed frequently and ran a thriving private studio. He became well known in the area and regularly performed with jazz luminaries such as Bob Ojeda, Ava Logan, and Russ Phillips. He was a finalist in the 2017 Luminarts Jazz Improvisation Competition, hosted by the Union League Club of Chicago.

He has since relocated to the New York/New Jersey area where he performs regularly with ensembles across a large range of genres.

Sean is experienced with:
Upright and both fretted and fretless Electric Bass
Jazz, Classical, Pop, Rock, Folk, and Salsa
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