Francien van Tuinen has become one of the most authoritative young jazz vocalists in the Netherlands. Blessed with a unique voice and exceptional natural rhythmic flexibility, she has guts, excellent diction and perfect timing.
After winning the Dutch Jazz Vocalist Concours in 1997 and graduating from the Groningen Conservatory in 1998 she recorded and performed with a variety of groups and projects amongst which her own quintet, big bands and symphony orchestra.