DD Francois Jazz Blues n More Ensemble

Professional Musicians ranging in Size from Duo to as many as needed depending on the venue and event. We may provide our own sound equipment depending on event. We customize our sets based on the needs of our clients. If the majority of the clients are Italian. We will perform several songs in the language or genre requested.

We create an intimate all sit down band for cocktails or dinner music or a more vibrant energetic party with the DD engaging directly with the crowd.

We perform Pop Opera Ballads, instrumental music, Vocal music... etc including Christian music.. all depending on the needs of the client. We are adaptable, reliable and irresistibly good at our passion.

We are a Versatile group of Professionals. We specialize in Engaging Entertainment, not just performance. Deidrey (DD)Francois is a singer and Songwriter. She has performed in a theatrical setting, has had her music featured on CBC Radio, has been published in Unity songbooks. She has written for other performing artists as well as choirs. She knows how to keep a crowd or small group entertained. She is a Warm, Super High Energy, engaging Powerhouse performer.

Band lead and Main Vocalist for the Ensemble. She plays the Djembe Cajon and is totally awesome on the egg shaker :) She Dabbles a little on keys and is the Songstress of smooth silky vocals. Deidrey performs songs in French, Ukrainian, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and others as well.

Her Tribe of seasoned Musicians include: Internationally Respected musicians that have performed alongside greats like Sophie Milman, Vasyl Popadiuk. Kellylee Evans, Natalie Cole. DD has sung alongside Jackie Richardson, Demo Cates, and several other amazing singers and soon... Patti Austin. Expect versatility in genres depending on your event.. We conform to your needs. Eclectic, Acoustic mélange of Jazz, Perhaps Blues, or Funk, Gypsy, Ballads, pulsating Djembe, fast flying fingers.. Warm, .. Ooh la la! Deidrey works as part of a Duo, Trio up to 8 person Band of musicians depending on the size of the event.

Deidrey is also a kind, fair and honest individual who believes in creating win win opportunities. She is easy to work with and strives to bring out the joy in others.

For Sit down Cocktail light entertainment: We may provide our own sound if needed.

3 mics for Vocalist and Djembe/cajon I also use a Vocal - Harmonizer which will need to be fed into main sound, through which keyboard will be sent and then line out given to sound tech.
1/4 out inch for Keys, Line out for Guitar, Bassist will also provide line out.

Depending on Venue size: Micing needed for drum kit as well.

Tech requirements really do become simpler or more complex based on the size of the band required by the client.