Joey DeFrancesco Trio Live at Toronto Sky Festival July 2015

Joey DeFrancesco Trio Live Performance at Merriam Music Toronto Sky Festival in
Oakville, Ontario Canada
July 12, 2015 w Dan Wilson- Guitar & Jason Brown-Drums

[@alainvosselman9960]

Was watching & listening to Pat Martino and Scofield sinking their teeth in 'Sunny' on youtube.. it featered this Joey De. Glad i looked up some more of him. Awesome musician. So is Dan Wilson.Pleasantly surprised !

[@ddsmusic-doug2469]

Joey's talent is overflowing! I just heard the sad news. I'm shattered.

[@waterlife.1905]

OMG I found it! The Sound of Jazz and organ I been hunting for. Perfect. This is organ well. Very well. Perfect.

[@doreendiggins620]

Joey always played with the best musicians, these guys are no exception. Jumpin hot.

[@goodguy2627]

Can't believe this guy is gone. Such a loss for the music world. RIP Joey

[@rayjr62]

Neither can I. What a brilliantly talented keyboardist.

[@paulwangmacbookprowidjaja7640]

Oops? When? Several years not being part of Java Jazz got lost so many news. RIP Joey.

[@kriz9960]

@@paulwangmacbookprowidjaja7640 Back in august 2022. Its crazy its been almost two years already. RIP

[@Guitar6ty]

I had an uncle who played just like that he had only had 3 piano Lessons and the music just flowed in him and through him. Joey was a truly gifted musician. Naturally the guitarist and drummer would have to be top notch musicians to keep up with him and boy do they do that with totally mastery. So blessed to be alive and hear music and musicianship of this highest calibre.

[@martyg374]

Some may not realize that the trumpet has to play in adifferent key (up a whole step) so Joey has to play and think in two keys at the same time, amazing.

[@torridscene]

It could be a C Trumpet!..... but I don't think it is. still, I'm impressed that you (apparently a sax player) considered that potential difficulty. For a sax player, that's quite honorable. I mean really, you guys have it disgustingly easy: all saxes, from giant to tiny, have the same layout of keys (in this case, the things on the instrument you press down with your fingers), the same fingering, the same range (each in its given register); the written music is always in treble clef, and the bottom and top notes on the staff are the same in the score for all saxes. Easy as can be; the only instrument easier is guitar or maybe ukelele. Try accordion or pedal steel guitar! You'd have a nervous breakdown!

[@martyg374]

@@torridscene- As a college music teacher/pro musician, multi-instrumentalist, I understand every word you say :)

[@goyotronix]

WOW! What a great performance, this guys really know how to do it!

[@MAMMANAGIUSEPPE]

Great Joey De Francesco..i love it.

[@willhamilton8332]

0:16 just tippin - guitar solo 5:00 12:11 wives and lovers - guitar solo 15:20 25:49 for all we know - guitar solo 28:49 35:40 knock twice (f blues) - guitar solo 41:23 48:57 let's go (rhythm changes) - guitar solo 51:51

[@PieInTheSky9]

Thank you

[@paulgibby6932]

Must be a guitarist :) Dan Wilson is fantastic!

[@jubnx2781]

Thank you!

[@juddhamilton3053]

Videos like this are a gift. Thank you Joey and thank you uploader.

[@StephenMarkTurner]

I'm a guitar bigot, but second to me is that breathy organ sound. Joey is 100.

[@RageOfDankology]

Joey DeFrancesco is so heavy ... A timeless vibe as an organ player ... and check out his trumpet solo at 31:25. Dude made the trumpet sound great... incredible

[@PierreKerbage]

I recently flew in from Austin Texas to Washington D.C. just to see this exact act perform at the HAMILTON in Washington DC . Off the charts PHENOMENAL. I had to remember to BREATHE at times and I have seen HUNDREDS of classical and Jazz Pianists and Organists in over 80 countries. Later on, during the signing of his CD TRIP MODE (fantastic by the way), I told him that I was so honored to see him perform and that I flew in just to see him. He didn't believe it. He thought I was kidding. But he was awesome. Humble. He did not think that was possible. He is traveling a lot right now - mostly outside the U.S. - It is amazing that Jazz, a form of music that was INVENTED in the U.S. is now more appreciated in Europe and elsewhere - while we listen to RAP and other banalities of Pop music. Makes no sense to me. Joey DeFrancesco performed flawlessly. Perfect. So emotional, so beautifully. His 4/16 and 4/32 speeds at times made me stop breathing until he finished - and I hold a Grad Degree in Music Composition from the Conservatory of Paris. NO ONE COMPARES. NO ONE! In my humble estimate, Joey DeFrancesco today, is the best B3 Organist in the world, hands down. This trio (which is becoming a quartet by the way - as they introduced that at the Hamilton) was spectacular. If you have the change to see it live, do it. WORTH THE TRAVEL. And buy the CD. Don't rip the CD - BUY the CD. Performers like that should be paid. These guys put their heart and soul in this. SO much work.

[@basiefriend]

Pierre - you name it! I had the privilige and pleasure to enjoy These guys in two recent Editions of the JazzCruise - amazing, moving, unforgettable. Couldn't get enough - and they had played four times in each cruise week.

[@dazboot2966]

Pretty glowing testimony! But I'm not arguing with anything you said, right on.

[@ericfricke4512]

Hey man, don't bash rap as a whole... check out producer J Dilla, most jazz musicians love his stuff. The continuation of jazz.

[@mrkey-music]

definitely Joey is the best Jazz organist in the world, outstanding style and a technique which is simply gorgeous!

[@doce7606]

The US of A' abandoned it's afro-american greats whenever it was expedient. France (Basie), UK (Hendrix), Italy (festivals), and Japan (Miles, Herbie) all helped in saving our musicians. Music for people. Peace and love

[@vidiupload4174]

Jason Brown is the best drummer I've heard in a long time! Intense and always on top of things. You can see him thinking and hear him delivering.

[@tacticalsniperbeats8511]

Amaaaazing!!

[@Redtenbachersfunkestra]

Incredible!

[@LeValsedeMarienbad]

This is the most I've missed live music since the beginning of the pandemic

[@brez9091]

You have to catch his new young guitar player Dan Wilson. He is fantastic with many echoes, of Grant Green. But even moreso from Dan Wilson himself. The most exciting new jazz guitar player, in my world.

[@Bobby007D]

I like the torch " For All We Know".

[@franzschaefer4002]

These guys are so cool. I could listen to them all day. My kinda music!

[@ghairraigh]

How much can you build a tune? I was worn out half way through Joey DeFrancesco's first solo! He is so far beyond being "just" an organ player. Dan Wilson is a new guitar hero, and Jason Brown makes this feel so good.

[@ma9aja]

+ghairraigh I felt the same way when I saw them live.

[@Navroze]

DeFrancesco at his best. Thank you for sharing the video. It is simply brilliant

[@peteguarendi9783]

This band is so deep in pocket !

[@tacticalsniperbeats8511]

No Doubt! :):)

[@Henrik_Mikkelsen]

Great stuff and wonderful song that one "for all we know" I'm impressed by Joey's ability to play bass with the left hand while doing all that other stuff in the right hand

[@ChicotAlainVenturachic161]

Oh ! quel gigantesque talent, ce Mr Joey De Francesco !! il sait tout faire à la perfection, c'est saisissant. Bravo l'artiste et ses musiciens avec lui !!

[@bobcardone7437]

To say that Joey D is the best B-3 player ever, is an understatement.

[@jeanduchnoc6843]

+Bob Cardone : Yep, probably..

[@pnojazz]

+Bob Cardone Johnny Hammond Smith, Jimmy Smith, Richard Groove Holmes, Earl Fatha Hines, just for starters...there's no shortage of great organ players before him. "Best" is too subjective and personal to the individual. But yeah, I dig JD - too. Wes would have dug playing with JD I'm sure. They both loved the blues!

[@PointyTailofSatan]

+Bob Cardone He was taught almost everything he knows by Jimmy Smith.

[@organfreak]

+PointyTailofSatan Sorry, that's just not true.

[@PointyTailofSatan]

+organfreak Joey is often described as a disciple of Jimmy Smith. Perhaps he was not literally, but he was heavily influenced by Jimmy. Also, Jimmy's pedal technique is incredible, leaving the left hand open for harmony, while Joey plays the bass more with the left hand.

[@downpatmusic]

Beautiful singing! Left foot pedal bass, left hand chords, right hand trumpet!? Never heard anything like this. Even the left foot laying down the bass line while playing the trumpet independently is really musically remarkable.

[@sophocha]

What???? play bass with his feet AND play the trumpet???....SUPERHUMAN!

[@DLH1956]

+sophocha yeah- in 2 different keys

[@agamaz5650]

lol i was afraid i have a fly on my monitor thanks to your picture

[@rafealwilson1259]

Ridiculous. Can’t explain how difficult that is. Even though this guy was obviously born with the ability, and has worked it to a marvelous point.

[@EliPorter456]

And he sang on the same tune. He's truly on god level status.

[@miguelangelaguinaga7809]

He uses....the four extremes!!! one leg for volume, left leg plays the bass, left hand chords and harmony, right hand the melody and solos! that´s why...is classified loke genious!

[@stuartdryer1352]

I had no idea that JDF could play trumpet. He sounds amazing.

[@eastonpeter1242]

Jason must love to play with Joey.

[@nathanrelles2503]

Dan Wilson,...ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? Man, that guy can play!

[@Guitfiddlejase]

Got that right!! What a monster!!

[@mikegullo5123]

Dan Wilson is from another planet absolutely amazing

[@GuitarGangsta]

wow thumbs down? enjoy your Katy Perry tunes

[@KarlMiller-DjKarl]

He is the Buddha of the B-3... Definitely one of the top ten Hammond greats... ☮🔥

[@jeffsimon2347]

He's in the top 1!

[@b3bilco]

I got to stand between Joey D and Tony Monaco on side-by-side Hammonds at NAMM 2005 while they played "Rhythm'a'ning!", which I can best describe as "like standing in the middle of a blowtorch fight". It just kind of happened around me.

[@alfredoremus4409]

Es el organista de Jazz más importante que yo he escuchado, brillante músico con una técnica y swing descomunal!

[@crousehouse10]

Man, I would love the chance to play with Joey. Jason Brown is killin it. Playing the right stuff...rather than shreading over tunes like so many guys do lately. Beautiful drumming.

[@josephsaulsbury9936]

Bravo Bravo Bravo. Superb, A Musical. Giant of this Lovely Instrument. Thank you for posting. Joe Saulsbury

[@ferminbarajaspazos6853]

¡Excelente!

[@tonybmusic1166]

Man…..I’ve worked with so many pianists who “kick” left hand bass, plus I play piano and have to do it myself on gigs, but this guy has, in my opinion, the strongest, most grooving left hand in the business. If there’s someone better, I’m sure that someone reading this post will let me hear about it.

[@henrywasserman]

crickets

[@ernestmartinez5776]

No Joey's left hand and left foot were a badass bass player

[@dnabey]

This is amazing! I love the musicianship...

[@melvinencinascabrera4897]

What a god

[@kendiggins2306]

Man..Dan Wilson's chops!!! And Joey what can ya say? Jason great pocket drummer.

[@barryjansen910]

The best ever organ drums guitar combo.

[@Joe-ly3vf]

Note come farfalle su un fiore, grazie a joey grande musicista, che regala emozioni. Ascoltatelo ve lo consiglio

[@georgegartner5326]

Saw him live with Pat Martino years ago in Minneapolis, MN. Best Jazz live concert I have seen ever.

[@jazzyTdrums]

This is great!!!! Love it Dan, I want to be like you when i grow up :)!!!

[@laslatty1016]

Playing the hell out of a B3? when I used to play a B3 it certainly never sounde like this !!!

[@jeffreycabanellas8113]

J F is truly one of a kind-perhaps the best in the business.I cannot stop listening when I play his recordings-

[@atrioss]

Nice touch on the Hammond, J-DAWG! BTW, your crew gets it done and eats that tomorrow's breakfast too.

[@BEARGUITARJAZZ]

the only thing better than an organ trio, is a Joey D' organ trio, cream rises to the top, so damn good,

[@waynemiller6070]

Thought the trumpet would be more of a prop or novelty but man those were some nice lines. Very impressed.

[@gcpezzi]

Rastafarah!!! That guitar solo on "for all we know" blew my mind...

[@joshmike5949]

Joey is a such amazing musician, play trumpet and organ min. 31:35

[@harrieback6457]

I want that ride cymbal !! Anyone know what it is?

[@MagicMusicSchool]

I love this trio , so much passion and humility

[@edmcguigan3501]

I saw Joey several years ago in Florida. I enjoyed it but this Trio is better. Magic happens when these guys get on the stage.

[@BeatleJSteve]

Heard them at Sculler's in Boston Ma on Friday night Jan.15 and still can't wipe this damn smile off my face!!!!! INCREDIBLE SPIRIT AND PLAYING@!!@@@@

[@Huxlei_mind]

artista completo!

[@SPGGuitar251]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!

[@DanielEMacKay]

Brilliant! Bravo! more! I want to come to a concert!

[@electrojazz14]

killer Joey Trumpet solo included and band

[@EricBaileyDrums]

He did NOT just quote Elmo's World! :)

[@esaigamboa9754]

Eric Bailey i heard that as well

[@ericfricke4512]

when?

[@Bryantkh13]

@@ericfricke4512 Around 1:45

[@rongruesbeck6633]

lol!!!

[@Domingojazz]

Amazing performancewith a great Dan Wilson, influenced by Grant Green woth his own vibe...

[@revjys]

that 24 min mark will get your pulse moving!!

[@noneyabusiness9262]

You will truly be missed Joey

[@PierreKerbage]

Just 1 word: PHENOMENAL!!!!!

[@vahan-sahakyan]

2:08 i thought he was gonna sneeze :D

[@darkblackmusic_official]

that drummers face :)

[@desotoguitar]

Would love to play with JD sometime, somewhere and somehow...what a master of the B3 and other instruments as well!!! Peace my brother!!!

[@rudycoumans4728]

Amazing bass lines also. Incredible.

[@torridscene]

Yeah, I agree, Joey's left hand bassline-playing is awesome, but alas, he's a foot-faker, or at least he used to be. Ya know: dandling and wriggling his foot over the pedals to make it look as if he's actually playing them when.... he's not. The father of the whole modern tradition of Jazz-Pop organ playing is Wild Bill Davis, and that guy actually did play the pedals, as did Jackie Davis, Milt Buckner, Billy Preston, and, I believe, Jimmy McGriff. One of the more famous foot-fakers was the egregiously over-rated Jimmy Smith, but let's not dwell on that wanker; Joey DeFrancesco is many times the organist that Jimmy Smith ever was. It's all about the musicianship, and THAT is on glorious display here. Fabulous band.

[@samueljabezmusic]

yeah supernatural ... incredible.. best for all music interpretations!

[@metal4142]

MITICO ! MITICO !

[@vermine18]

Stank face throughout the whole video this is insaneeeeeee wtffff!!!

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

HE SHOULD' VE DROPPED 80 KILOS IN GOOD TIME. "Each one of us is one s own savior or a destroyer" (Mme Blavatzky). No one s kidneys can handle so much fluids on longer terms. 2 BADDDD ...

[@ricardofranciszayas]

Hearing of Joey’s passing just broke my heart. I met him many, many years ago in Philly. He was just a young kid, maybe 12 years old. He played piano when I saw him and he was already a beast. Joey was without a doubt the most important organist in Jazz history. And in my humble opinion, he and Richard “Groove” Holmes were the most swinging musicians on that instrument. And it wasn’t simply a matter of chops. Joey always communicated a sense of joy with his music. His audience loved him. He was a humble, kind and joyful man. He remains a blessing in my life.

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

NEVUHHH ignore Larry Young - the Trane of B3

[@coxjimi]

What a great talent he is. One of the best. Thank you for sharing his great music on one of the worlds best instrument...

[@pongufogu9457]

It seriously pisses me off when other cats are not named in credits.

[@douglloyd9188]

Anyone know what the second tune is. Not the second tune, but the end of the first tune. That vibe sounds so familiar. He sneaks in a little "On Broadway" quote there. Maybe it's just a bit but it sounds so familiar. I know I've heard it.

[@ronmeijer9185]

Let it swing Joey!! You are a superb B3 player!!!🎹🎶

[@InfiniteRhombus]

dan is slaying all comers

[@TorBruheim]

The sound is superb, and the playing is out of this world :)

[@yaakovyisraelsarahson4239]

out of my neck, this, my swallin boom, boom, heart

[@alfredoremus4409]

Un grandioso músico de Jazz!

[@cachostella5901]

ME ENCANTA EL TRIO,ME RESULTA MARAVILLOSO,SALUDO DESDE BS.AS ARGENTINA,MUCHAS GRACIAS POR SU MUSICA.

[@ericfricke4512]

jazzy jazzy jazzy jazz

[@fatbastardbeats]

The bass tones that organ carries are amazing. I was sitting here wondering "where the fuck is the bassist?"

[@Skipperj]

Thanks Joey D.!

[@snoopysboo]

This still hurts. Haven’t been able to listen to his music. I constantly spoke with him on FB. Pleasant dude. RIPJOEYD

[@hiramhawk8989]

A sublime trio!

[@sandman93449dm]

What a shame he left this world..not many of his kind left now. rip bro

[@Brandonbraun]

such a good trio

[@M.L.7]

That drummer is absolutely sensational. Wow....

[@doce7606]

Fantastic Mr. D ! This is the best on YT I've ever seen you play for intensity and pure stream of consciousness. And Dan Wilson is seriously getting his Wes and GB sh_t together here, really sweet playing like Russel Malone; savage !! And I love Jason Brown, the laid back Jack de Johnette. Wonderful thanks for posting ! peace world

[@kfirtsairi3986]

Total inspiration 25:37 phenomenal trumpet

[@burtmantooth8913]

Joey. I am your twin brother. Separated at birth. How do you do?

[@Navroze]

Sitting here in India so faraway I just dream that one day I will catch DeFrancesco live..but I have so many of CDs and look up YuTube several times for his live concerts...

[@yaakovyisraelsarahson4239]

TrapNation, let's take a honey blue moon, cruise, on the silver lined Thunder Lightning, Clouds Panoramic Myistical Ship liner, My heart, is coming out of neck, loving you.

[@tacticalsniperbeats8511]

Grande Joey! Y grande DAAN Y JAAAASON unas maquinas a la altura de Joey! :):) Gracias por esta hermosa musica!!!

[@jonathanmosher72]

I saw him without knowing anything about him. I kept wondering where the bass was coming from. I just couldn't believe it was his feet!

[@caferrara]

Could someone PLEASE tell me what he is doing between the snare and ride symbol at 38:45. Is there a flam on the snare or three distinct dotted eighth notes?

[@godisbollocks]

Playing a triplet figure where the first two in the triplet are on the snare and the third is on the ride.

[@JedTaneo]

16th triplets