 Francisco performed with many great jazz artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Eddie Palmieri, Cachao, Lalo Schifrin, Cal Tjader, Nancy Wilson, Poncho Sanchez, Bebo Valdes, Carlos Santana, and numerous others.He is featured in the 1995 documentary "Sworn to the Drum" by filmmaker Les Blank, and is featured in a documentary titled "Aguabella" currently in production, directed by actor/filmmaker Orestes Matacena ("The Mask", "Bitter Sugar").He has also appeared with his ensemble on television programs including the Orlando Jones Show on FX.