Joey Defrancesco | Live at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley

In the world of organ players, Joey DeFrancesco is the king.
As a teenager from a musical Philadelphia family (his dad, grandfather and brother are all musicians), DeFrancesco toured with Miles Davis. Over the ensuing 30-plus years, he's played with countless jazz legends, including saxophonists Houston Person, David Sanborn and Pharoah Sanders.
The influences of his fellow musicians led DeFrancesco to pick up the trumpet, which has become a favorite additional instrument for decades. In the last few years, DeFrancesco has also added the tenor saxophone to his musical tool belt.
Touring in support of his new album More Music, DeFrancesco's trio includes drummer Anwar Marshall and guitarist Lucas Brown. First learning about Brown as an organist, DeFrancesco knew he was the perfect sideman for his trio when he heard his skills on guitar as well. Six instruments get a workout with this trio.
In a conversation with KNKX jazz host Abe Beeson, DeFrancesco talked about his growing musical skill set, speaking a new accent in the language of jazz, and the future of the Hammond organ in the new century.
With three extended, soulful jams, enjoy this exclusive KNKX performance from the Joey DeFrancesco Trio at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley in Seattle.
KNKX thanks O Bee Credit Union for their support. Also thanks to Jim and Birte Falconer, supporters of studio sessions and a free, independent and energetic press, who urge listeners to get involved in their local community and support KNKX.
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Songs:
0:00 Interview
06:08 Just Beyond The Horizon
12:19 Lady G
21:55 Where To Go
Musicians:
Joey Defrancesco Hammond B3 & horns
Lucas Brown organ & drums
Anwar Marhshall drums
Video:
Vibe Vision
Audio:
Brian Moynihan
Photo:
Tom Collins
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[@federicolegrand863]

Great musician, great Multi-instrumentalist, time breaking jazz organ player and he. was a great person also! you are a legend, Rest In Peace Joey! your great music will be with us forever

[@Genora75]

Saw Joey at Jazz Alley with David Sanborn. I was devastated when heard about his death. I’ll remember him for the rest of my life. He’ll truly be missed! RIP Joey

[@tacmn31]

So damn talented! Carried the B3 mantle with style and Grace. Rest In Peace ❤️

[@ronburati257]

How lucky we were to have had Joey DeFrancesco sharing his time on earth with us in his extraordinary way. A gift from above.

[@Alanoffer]

Oh jeez I had no idea he had passed I just clicked on this to see him play , Rest in peace joey you’ve been a great jazz man

[@georgivasilev9130]

Such a big,multitalented musician,gone too soon!!We'll be missing you!!R.I.P.,Joey!!

[@3RTracing]

So did KNKX release this session a day after Joey died? I had the pleasure of sitting and eating sushi and sushimi at the Bonaventure Double Tree with Joey for a whole evening. What a great guy. May God Bless and Keep His Soul, Mind, Body and Talent. One of a kind.

[@gueriwasagueriwasa7920]

I had no idea he was gone. This one really hurts. RIP Master Joey

[@shinytoast]

RIP. Died too young. His amazing saxophone journey was just beginning

[@joyceglasgow2356]

Thank you for this beautifully made recording. A very sad loss. Rest In Peace 🙏

[@tedjohnsrude]

Miss you already, Joey. Such wonderful music.

[@FrenchieMoe]

When you are already amazed beyond words at Joey D playing organ....but THEN you hear him play trumpet AND sax !!! WTF??? His early departure touched me deeply...

[@jameswaltermusic]

Killer trio. Lucky to have caught them at the Dakota in May of 2022. RIP Joey.

[@larryrhindress2972]

Joey's music with the band is as good as it gets! What a collection of music Masters. Thank you three!!!!

[@blueeyedsoulman]

RIP Joey. Thanks for your music.

[@BrianVallotton]

I had the privilege of seeing Joey almost 30 years ago with John McLaughlin and Dennis Chambers at the American Music Hall in San Francisco. This was my introduction to Jazz and the ultimate live experience. God rest your precious soul Joey. Heaven is real and God is good.

[@adrianomelis7180]

So long Joey, we love you

[@damianodami7582]

Wonderful sound on sax. rip great man

[@jeanb.6805]

We love you Joey Rip

[@RATCLIFFE-LISTENS]

John DeMetrio: John is one of the greatest supporters of Jazz in the Country. He has sacrificed so much,kept his Club operating thru every economic condition in the Northwest. I know John personally loved Joey and brought him to town as often as he could. He helped him gain exposure doing all he could. There are many Hammond Players but only one Joey. Innovative kind and respected by his compatriots. He has gone to that huge keyboard design center in the sky.Many we’re just getting to know his work and let him shine on. In Seattle/ Northwest you have Mr. Demetrio to thank. RIP Joey!!

[@brunomaiamusic]

Joey, you will be missed. R.I.P. maestro.

[@1marttie]

Just fabulous! This is heritage, following those that have come before. Beautiful, RIP Maestro.

[@martinslocombe2288]

RIP Joey De Francesco the finest

[@1marttie]

WOW!! Thank you.

[@bruno7guitar]

The heaven won a star... R. I. P master🕊️

[@TonyAguirreJazz]

What a sad loss. Great guy and musician for sure

[@undeadJazz]

Incredible

[@robertoetojo5861]

TELECASTER SOUNDS GOOD THICK AND CLEAN FOR JAZZ AMAZING

[@blueeyedsoulman]

Yup, Tele's can do Jazz! The right Amp, strings, and pick are a big part of the sound too.

[@c.h.graham115]

What a wonderful musician and person Joey was. Joey is missed and that past tense is painful.

[@aaronsiegel2453]

love and miss you joey

[@chauncywashington2227]

He gave his all God Bless Him and His Family

[@HarryLHarrisHarryHippie]

Utterly awesome gone to soon Joey,R.I.P.

[@FranciTuner]

What a mess these commercial interruptions in the middle of the performance! You guys are great, I've been following you for a long time, could avoid commercializing such a beautiful video so abruptly! Thank you

[@knkx]

We just cleaned up the ad breaks, they were placed automatically. They are now in-between the songs. Thanks for watching!

[@marcellogaballo4893]

R.I.P. LEGEND....

[@Azman.]

Greatest organ player ever since JImmy S. His muzik legacy will remain!

[@BJTangerine]

Multi talented musicians here

[@bythewei1245]

So nice 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@6strings5904]

RIP Joey!

[@yoz2k25]

I miss Joey

[@58jaz]

Rest in Power Joey.

[@ericfricke4512]

The GOAT 🐐 🎹

[@abutuseun5530]

💔❤️❤️

[@robertoetojo5861]

JOEY IS FAST AND FURIOUS ALL THE WAY 300 MILES P HOUR

[@secretservice7359]

R.I.P. 🕯🖤😒

[@vagnmoore]

R.I.P. Joey ---- What is the date of this performance? I figured it would be in the description....

[@eumakka]

It was on March 10, 2022

[@condocord7544]

that drags like crazy

[@ponton_ponton]

Too soon. RIP Joey

[@rsvpevents6780]

RIP Joey

[@olivegog78olive65]

RIP

[@ALBAHERN]

RIP 😢

[@jman12849]

He died?! Wtf! RIP king.

[@normalizedaudio2481]

Nord split program.

[@robertrice3415]

Another great one gone too soon.

[@Zxx459]

Saxophonist NOT SO MUCH

[@HGQjazz]

He was better than most saxophonists just by virtue of what he knows about music.

[@connerdieck5877]

RIP