Born in France in 1970, Francis started to play drums at age of 10, doing his first professional gigs at 14 years old.From jazz to world music, latin, jazz and pop music hes intensively travelling the world to perform in the nicest venues. He was for 8 years the drummer for the French legend Charles Aznavour. Since 2016 he is the drummer for Christopher Cross playing since in Japan, South America, Australia, Europe. He played with Richard Bona, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, John Jorgenson, Ron Thal, Eddy Louiss, Chico Freeman, Arturo Sandoval and Frank McComb.
Francis Arnaud
Christopher Cross
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Most memorable Next-Level Performance
First time on stage with Christopher Cross was a big challenge to me... He played and worked with all of my heroes Porcaro, Gadd, Carlock....!!! -
What Drives Your Creativity?
Creativity is fed by listening music, others musicians and not especially drummers of course, by Life in general ( friends, love, reading, cinema) and of course my kids are a big source of inspiration -
Why do you choose Vic Firth?
American classic 5b are definitely my first choice and will stay for ever. Quality, durability and they are so well balanced to me ....
BEHIND THE KIT
