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Joey DeFrancesco’s debut … With over 2.4 million views on YouTube, over 500 comments and nearly 20,000 likes, “Joey Quits” has become a viral sensation.The video features Joey DeFrancesco, a disgruntled employee of the Renaissance Hotel in Providence, R.I., handing his manager a resignation letter while his brass band buddies strike up a glorious racket in the background. The email you used to create your account. Don't have a Myspace account yet? The album is rich in contrasts: eight of the 13 cuts feature a big band, with the likes of bassist Ray Brown, tenor saxophonist Pete Christlieb, and more; the rest are trio pieces featuring the leader, Paul Bollenback, on guitar and Byron Landham on drums. "[1] DeFrancesco has also been involved in product designs and endorsements related to digital organ technology both in the United States and internationally. There is a bit of piano, but DeFrancesco manages to coax an enormous plethora of soundscapes with his beloved organ, and indeed, the album stretches the musical boundaries of bop with innovative tempos, free form structures at times, and a vibe that means business. DeFrancesco also learned from McDuff, and recorded with him as well. If we find matches from the people you follow on Twitter, we'll connect you to them right away. Joey’s bluesy swinger “Down the Hatch” carries the daring intervallic leaps that recall Eddie Harris’s “Freedom Jazz Dance.” Blake and Langley hook up on those challenging unison lines while DeFrancesco double-times his solo in typically nonchalant fashion. Agreement and consent to the Privacy Policy and Video Privacy Policy. In the video, DeFrancesco shows up at the hotel with the What Cheer? This helps us keep people, musicians and brands searchable on Myspace. [14] DeFrancesco's recording deal with Columbia include the release of 5 albums. This is your queue. Brigade, a 19-piece brass band for which he plays trumpet. [4] DeFrancesco signed his first record deal at the age of 16 and has played internationally with musicians that include David Sanborn, Arturo Sandoval, Larry Coryell, Frank Wess, John McLaughlin, Benny Golson, James Moody, Steve Gadd, Danny Gatton, Elvin Jones, Jimmy Cobb, George Benson, Pat Martino, John Scofield, Joe Lovano, and recorded with musicians that included Ray Charles, Bette Midler and Van Morrison. Van Morrison has been moving toward this release for many years now, though with three outings since September of 2017, it’s obvious that there was something roaming around inside of his musical soul, where together with Joey DeFrancesco he’s finally been able to get out, and to that end, I’m sitting here with a mile wide sense of satisfaction as the album plays on in the background. He was a finalist in the first Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition.[3]. 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World-renowned jazz organist and four-time Grammy Award nominee, Joey DeFrancesco, joined by saxophonist and jazz icon Pharoah Sanders, will headline the 9th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019. Drop music and videos into the areas below. [12] He followed up with playing keyboard on Davis' album Amandla, which reached No. Joey DeFrancesco Band's profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Joey is a class musician, and understands how keeping a classic instrument with admittedly restrictive tonal options current and fresh. The following year he released his first record, titled All of Me. Need help? Let your followers know you're on Myspace with a Tweet. Let your Facebook friends know you’re on Myspace with an update. Don't miss Joey DeFrancesco’s live stream concert on Feb 11, 2021. "Hold It Right There" Clark Terry, William Grey, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson: 4:08: 3. 'You're Driving Me Crazy' is a new studio collaboration between Van Morrison and legendary Hammond organist Joey DeFrancesco. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. Hitting > pauses the slideshow and goes forward. He toured with the group for 4 years and was part of several recordings, including the albums Tokyo Live and After the Rain. "[14] He played 200-plus nights a year throughout the course of his career, a feat that he cut back on as of 2013. [17] The album featured a performance by his idol Jimmy Smith, who joined DeFrancesco for two songs. [17] The album was Smith's last recording, as he died the same year. About Joey DeFrancesco. If Joey DeFrancesco’s lodestar is the universe, then so is violinist Regina Carter’s, but in her case, the universe happens to be a person.Namely, it’s Ella Fitzgerald. He was born into a musical family that included three generations of jazz musicians. [10] During his high school years, DeFrancesco won numerous awards, including the Philadelphia Jazz Society McCoy Tyner Scholarship. [13] DeFrancesco was originally spotted by Davis during a performance on the television show called Time Out. Help us with just a few more questions. [3] That same year, DeFrancesco joined Miles Davis and his band on a five-week concert tour in Europe. In addition to All of Me, he released Where Were You in 1990, Part III in 1991, Reboppin in 1992, and Live at the 5 Spot in 1993. We've emailed you instructions on how to reset your password. 1 on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart in 1989. [17] In 2004, DeFrancesco recorded Legacy, an album that also featured Jimmy Smith. Press ESC to exit. ", "Jazz Great Joey DeFrancesco To Perform at U.T. Use this to log in to your account, receive notifications and get handy updates from us. You may already know people on Myspace. … We loaded your account with your Twitter details. [16], In 1999, DeFrancesco recorded his album Incredible! The last part of your Myspace URL. Just start typing to find music. Try to imagine the best Italian-American wedding you've every been to -- the people, the food, the style, the love -- then set it to some great jazz music, Joey DeFrancesco's Goodfellas. In the late 1980s, DeFrancesco helped bring the Soul Jazz sound back into the limelight with his blazing Hammond B-3 runs and sustaining draw-bar organ sound. Today, Joey DeFrancesco plays an average of 200 nights a year on the road with various musicians. Please try again. [19] The New York Times has called DeFrancesco a "deeply authoritative musician, a master of rhythmic pocket, and of the custom of stomping bass lines beneath chords and riffs. We based it off your Facebook details. Select the types of content you would like to see. A video posted online of DeFrancesco's resignation in late August has gone viral. If you don't see it, don't forget to check your spam folder. You’re Driving Me Crazy adjusts that formula, with Morrison swapping out his usual suspects for Joey DeFrancesco’s hard-driving soul-jazz combo of … Title Original artist Length; 1. Enhance your musical ability, recharge your creativity with the expertise and inspiration of world-renowned jazz organist, Joey DeFrancesco. With his signature Hammond B3 organ at the foundation of each arrangement, Joey DeFrancesco and his band The People stretch out across genres. DeFrancesco began touring with his own quartet at the age of 18. A part of the People / Entertainment Weekly Network. [20], In addition to Grammy nominations in 2004 and 2010, DeFrancesco is a 9-time winner of the Down Beat Critics Poll (organ) and has won the Down Beat Readers Poll every year since 2005. Want to see Joey DeFrancesco in concert? [3] He has released more than 30 albums, including recordings with Miles Davis and Jimmy Smith. This is your profile URL. DeFrancesco's career shifted slightly in 2009 with the film Moonlight Serenade, starring Amy Adams and Alec Newman. The band stretches out on “Goldfish Bowl.” Morrison’s fingerpopping delivery touches on everyone from Ray Charles to Jimmy Witherspoon; what’s more, he adds his alto horn for a twin saxophone attack as DeFrancesco’s tight B-3 solo is appended by … Plain and simple, this album is 55 minutes of unabated fun. You can always edit this or any other info in settings after joining. On For Jimmy, Wes and Oliver, the latest from the Christian McBride Big Band (CMBB), the do-everything bassist teams up, incredibly for the first time, with another locally-sourced, larger-than-life contemporary jazz icon. I acknowledge that I have read and accept the Terms of Use You may be prompted by your browser for permission. DeFrancesco was nominated for another Grammy Award in 2011 for Best Contemporary Jazz Album for Never Can Say Goodbye: The Music of Michael Jackson. In Groups: André Ceccarelli Trio, Christian McBride Big Band, Cinque (3), Dave Stryker Trio, Eric Hargett Trio, Joe Beck Trio, Joey DeFrancesco + The People, Joey DeFrancesco … Joey DeFrancesco the jazz organist meets Joey DeFrancesco the Sinatra-style crooner on this, his first vocal outing. with special guests: Billy Hart and Jerry Weldon. The transcendence that Regina and Joey both seek was unquestionably contained in the heart and soul of Ella. In the early 1990s, he began collaborating with John McLaughlin, former guitarist for Miles Davis and Mahavishnu. He has won a number of JazzTimes Awards. [8] He was born into a musical family that included three generations of jazz musicians. SPACEBAR resumes the slideshow. 4,946 talking about this. [6] His father, "Papa" John DeFrancesco, was an organist who played nationally and received the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame's Living Legend Award in 2013. Use one of your social networks or start fresh with an email address. He was named after his grandfather, Joseph DeFrancesco, a jazz musician who played the saxophone and clarinet. [2], In addition to his father and grandfather, DeFrancesco's brother Johnny is also a musician. [11], DeFrancesco attended the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. DeFrancesco was born in 1971 in Springfield, Pennsylvania. Help us with just a few more questions. The icon is McBride’s oldest friend in music, organist Joey DeFrancesco. [18] He has received numerous accolades for his performances, including being called the best B3 player on the planet by JazzTimes. Hitting < pauses the slideshow and goes back. King. DeFrancesco paired with Jimmy Smith on Smith's last effort, called Legacy, finished just days before Smith died in 2005. Find out how to stream and RSVP with Bandsintown. A five "Miss Otis Regrets" Cole Porter: 5:15: 2. DeFranccesco also turned 40 in 2011, celebrating by releasing his 29th recording titled 40, which had success both on jazz charts domestically and in Europe. Joey DeFrancesco is an American jazz musician, organist, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. On April 27, Legacy Recordings releases You're Driving Me Crazy, pairing Morrison with Hammond B-3 organ master and trumpeter Joey DeFrancesco. At the age of 22, he became a founding member of the group The Free Spirits, along with McLaughlin and drummer Dennis Chambers. Content includes everything needed to enhance your organ and keyboard skills, as well as shared stories from the road, working with the band, and lessons learned along the way. Enter your email or username. Organ jazz had been a form of music that literally went into hibernation from the mid-seventies to the mid-eighties largely because of the introduction of high-tech, light-weight keyboards. Add this killer band to your next wedding party and be prepared to have the time of your life. Numbers, dots and dashes are ok, too. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. The first track on the latest recording from Joey DeFrancesco is what you might expect from the organ expert and swinging veteran. [4], DeFrancesco's music style has been referred to as a swinging Philly sound which he "embellishes with his own ferocity and improvisation. Joey DeFrancesco is an American jazz musician, organist, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. A free monthly, virtual series spotlighting some of the most creative artists locally and from around the country, “Live From The Sheldon” will stream on both The Sheldon’s and HEC’s Facebook and YouTube pages. Sites: joeydefrancesco.com, Facebook, Wikipedia. Ex: myspace.com/. No. Ian Carr, Digby Fairweather, & Brian Priestley. Most people use their real name. Live at the San Francisco Jazz Festival. [21] DeFrancesco is an inaugural member of the Hammond Hall of Fame, inducted in 2013 along with other musicians that included Brian Auger, Billy Preston, Steve Winwood, and his mentor Jimmy Smith. We based it off your Twitter details. Raised in Philadelphia, this is where the foundation of his musical roots in Jazz, Blues and other musical art forms were born. His father John began taking him to gigs from the age of 5, letting him sit in on sets. [10] At the age of 10, DeFrancesco joined a band in Philadelphia that included jazz musicians Hank Mobley and Philly Joe Jones. [15] DeFrancesco is also credited with playing trumpet on the Tokyo Live album. Morrison's fingerpopping delivery touches on everyone from Ray Charles to Jimmy Witherspoon; what's more, he adds his alto horn for a twin saxophone attack as DeFrancesco's tight B-3 solo is appended by guitarist Dan Wilson's stinging, fleet-fingered break. Joey DeFrancesco (born April 10, 1971, Springfield, PA, United States) is an American jazz organist, trumpeter, and vocalist. Joey DeFrancesco (born April 10, 1971) is an American jazz organist, trumpeter, and vocalist. Current tickets holders: this concert will take place live in-person. Please enter the account owner's birth date here. Track listing. He was named after his grandfather, Joseph DeFrancesco, a jazz musician who played the saxophone and clarinet. Available on a single CD or two LPs, the album features Morrison's vocals with DeFrancesco's band: drummer Michael Ode, guitarist Dan Wilson and tenor sax man Troy Roberts. DeFrancesco began playing the organ at the age of 4 and was playing songs by Jimmy Smith ver… [14] He was performing on the set along with high school classmate Christian McBride when Davis asked the show's host, "what's your organ player's name", referring to DeFrancesco. You may already know people on Myspace. Joey DeFrancesco w. The Jazz St. Louis Big Band November 15-16 Tickets. Numbers, dots and dashes are ok, too. And, really, it’s not such a mystery as to why these two—whose friendship goes back to middle school—. Use Facebook, Twitter or your email to sign in. [12], Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition, Never Can Say Goodbye: The Music of Michael Jackson, "Frank and Personal Don't Rule Out Commercial", "Joey DeFrancesco: The Philadelphia Connection", "DeFrancesco matured from young phenom to jazz music master", "Look Out Now! He played the role of "Frank D" in the film and was also credited as a composer and producer of the film. If we find matches from your Facebook friends, we'll connect you to them right away. DeFrancesco was 16 years old when he signed an exclusive recording contract with Columbia Records. This page was last edited on 18 January 2021, at 16:33. This is how you’ll be known on Myspace. [4] DeFrancesco started playing the trumpet around the same time, inspired by the sound of Davis. Watch live streams, get artist updates, buy tickets, and RSVP to shows with Bandsintown Find tour dates and live music events for all your favorite bands and artists in your city. [4], DeFrancesco was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2004 for his record Falling in Love Again. His father, "Papa" John DeFrancesco, was an organist who played nationally and received the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame's Living Legend Award in 2013. Find information on all of Joey DeFrancesco’s upcoming concerts, tour dates and ticket information for 2021-2022. Join world-renowned Jazz … [5][6][7], DeFrancesco was born in 1971 in Springfield, Pennsylvania. Joey DeFrancesco’s ‘Project Freedom’ Is A Balm In Uncertain Times 01.09.17. He was considered a fixture at local jazz clubs, opening shows for Wynton Marsalis and B.B. This is your profile URL. [22], The discography of Joey DeFrancesco consists of albums released on Columbia, Muse, Highnote, Big Mo Records, Concord Jazz, Doodlin' Records, and Mack Avenue. Getting in is easy. This is your profile URL. Organ, Keyboards, The Band and Beyond with Joey DeFrancesco. [4] The recording was released in 2010 as a tribute to Michael Jackson, adding to DeFrancesco's list of tribute albums. Joey DeFrancesco is not due to play near your location currently - but they are scheduled to play 3 concerts across 0 countries in … “Live From The Sheldon” continues with organ master Joey DeFrancesco and his Trio. The band stretches out on "Goldfish Bowl." [9] DeFrancesco began playing the organ at the age of 4 and was playing songs by Jimmy Smith verbatim by the time he was 5. Find Joey DeFrancesco tour dates and concerts in your city. Pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. A five We'll email instructions on how to reset your password. His performance on All of Me has been attributed as helping bring back the organ to jazz music during the 1980s. You're Driving Me Crazy is the 39th studio album by Irish musician Van Morrison and Joey DeFrancesco. It features interpretations of jazz and blues standards as well as selections from Van Morrison's songbook and is the follow-up to 2017's 'Versatile', Van's chart-topping jazz album.

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