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Emily Francis Trio at Colchester Arts Centre Jazz Club
Courtesy of Steve Wright | Posted on October 3, 2018
Where
Colchester Arts Centre Jazz Club
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street
Colchester
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When
Sun, October 7, 2018
19:30
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Musicians
Emily Francis
pianoTrevor Boxall
bass, electricAbout
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