July 14, 2022

Freddie Ravel, Bob Shepard, Jay Metcalf and Joey DeFrancisco at NAMM Show 2022
Viscount booth June 6, 2022

[@ParlaAmericanoWithBob]

We will miss you dearly, Joey. Rip.

[@jamiepastman5594]

Oh god. I was watching this for a little bit, and then I started to read the comments below and ... I hadn't heard about Joey. The greatest B3 player of our time, 2nd only to Jimmy. Tremendous loss, one of the great masters is gone. I was the keyboardist at the famous Jilly's on Rush Street (Chi) for 12 years. One night, Joey came in and sat right in front of me. The gig called for me to use a drum machine -- ugh -- so what happen next was Joey started jamming with me by playing the drum machine manually with both hands. I couldn't believe what was happening! We laughed and jammed for at least 20 minutes and of course, it sounded like I had Jack DeJohnette behind me, that's how good he was on that damn drum machine. The club was packed but nobody realized what was happening, the idiots didn't even know who he was. Unforgettable moment for me

[@jamiepastman5594]

@@jimjudygardner2916 I don't know how I could be more complementary. Having a bad day, are we? Try to relax, Joey D would be the first to tell you Jimmy is number 1. Yes, Joey took it to new levels. Yes, Joey is more advanced harmonically, can do more things. I get it. But Jimmy established the ground on which Joey walked. No Jimmy, no Joey. It's how musicians work, they build on the legacy of the previous. I don't know how you don't know that, and you're kind of being a jerk. I'm here to honor Joey D, not fight with some angry guy. Show some respect

[@jimgardner767]

@@jamiepastman5594 Jerk? Not hardly. Angry? Not hardly. Just different perspective. Appreciate your feedback. Lucky man to have been in the position you describe.

[@kendallruff8090]

Joey was such an amazing bass players...my god....his left hand was just completely independent.

[@garys8990]

We won't see this kind of talent again. He is in heaven and will always be remembered in a very strong positive energetic way!

[@chinajazzcat]

Joey was one of a kind, I don’t think there’s anyone alive that plays the B3 with that kind of mastery. And what a kind soul not to chew out that piano player for stepping on his toes, lol!

[@afxmnstr]

He had no reason to. Joey hit em with the class.

[@silverlicious2086]

I met Joey several times. Sat next to him and listened and watched him play. I will always remember those moments. Just in shock to hear this tremendous loss to the organ and music world.

[@rickdeaguiar-musicreflecti7692]

Wow, what a talent on the organ. Geez 😯 So sorry Joey passed 😔. All the other musicians in this video were fantastic. Man!

[@richardwalker9826]

Joey was and is state of the art - and is probably still playing to his fans in Heaven. A blessing to all.

[@simbaking6338]

Another musical genius gone too soon...RIP Joey!!!

[@michaelallard2640]

Joey's blend of jazz, blues, and soul made me an instant and forever fan. I am very, very sorry to hear of his passing. He was a hero and champion who carried the torch of real music and musicianship.

[@gloriapotchebski5367]

I have been a jazz fan for many, many years, and I never heard of Joey, sad but true. What a tremendous loss this is for everyone. So talented. I know he is making beautiful sounds in heaven.

[@thomashightower7881]

Same here. As a huge fan of the bluesy and funky sound in bebop and hardbop, it's a shame to have missed out on an incredible player during his lifetime. Especially one who died young enough to still have more music to play for the world.

[@thesoundsmith]

The jazz industry has never been happy with Hammond organ. Smith, McGriff, McDuff, Groove Holmes managed to get promo, but Johnny "Hammond" Smith, Winston Walls, Ed Birdsong, the list goes on. Some great talent. Ask Pete Fallico, the promoter of promoters for all thing B3.

[@thesoundsmith]

BTW, a solid 'B' for the Hammond clone...

[@binebum1]

How gorgeous! Thank you for posting this.... one of the nicest clips I've seen!🕊🌸🌿 may he still be playing in heaven

[@AllenTSmith]

I saw Joey at South Jazz in North Philly just last year. He was outstanding!! And he rocked the tenor sax too!

Incroyable de penser que ce grand Artiste n'est plus. Quel talent avait Joey de Francesco 👌. Il est parti rejoindre les Artistes pour continuer à jouer.

[@richardwalker9826]

maybe joey is physically gone but his inspiring music will be listened to and enjoyed for many generations to come. the world is a better place because of his lasting contribution to our hearts and souls.

[@TaLish113]

I was very lucky to experience him live. MHSRIP

[@titolivio6832]

Era un grande. Troppo presto, troppo presto...!!!!

[@larryrhindress2972]

Joey we are so grateful for your music and for you being as good a guy as your music. We will miss you more than a lot!!

[@angelsantos4800]

the best,Joey D siempre escuchare tus arreglos master!!!!

[@gastonlamarque4979]

God bless your Joey ❤️

[@rillloudmother]

Now he's like Bill Evans and Coltrane: bursting with talent, played with miles, and before they even got old they're gone...

[@MeAndTheBoys_]

A true jam, where everyone is just having fun, with 0 ego involved. Joey was a grand old man at this point already, musically speaking.

[@nurstrat631]

TENOR MADNESS👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@stevefoley4460]

So bitter sweet watching this.....RIP Joey. Gone way, way too soon my man.

[@quincyholiday5190]

The last time I saw Joey perform was in Baltimore on Halloween 2021.

[@jackdolphy8965]

Great playing Jay!! What a grande memory - to have played with Joey 👍🏽

[@marianwasik8921]

Great Musician Joey ...

[@loum6764]

...amen. Rest in paradise Mr D. Well done...well done.

[@bilbostoy]

Alive or in the astral heavens... Joey is the BOSS!!!

[@Lazarett]

I have learned that he passed away , here in the comment section , I can't believe it . Very sad . RIP Joey !

[@ParlaAmericanoWithBob]

It's just hard to believe. I can't imagine his family. 😪 What a beautiful soul he was. I had met him once...

[@saveriodemichele8576]

Great Music Joey DeFrancesco, R.I.P.

[@alessandroviola2705]

Rip Joe. 🖤🖤🖤

[@123daystar]

RIP big guy

[@fabienlamour3644]

May be that who killed him.,sadly.

[@jeremymorrall6750]

A brief life, but what trail blazed!

[@artistwintersong7343]

wow. he has left this world :(

[@eriksnip1243]

RIP Joey

[@after5]

Missing you so much Joey

[@doce7606]

ya gotta love music

[@3rdStoneObliterum]

rip big joey

[@navarrocarlos4156]

Se te extraña Joey

[@CHANNELBANJOJAZZNEWORLEANS]

j'adore , ce musicien , il habite la musique , il impose une intention rythmique j'adore , il drive, et en même temps il est musical c'est sourriant , aééré ....il y a des silences dans son jeu bref il est dedans j'adore

[@blackdogbite]

Tenor sax is fantastic.

[@johns.9819]

all the shooting why take joey what pleasure he was n great joy he brought us

[@YardBird1]

I believe that 2 months after this Joey D. passed away in AZ from a massive heart attack.

[@drakeondrums]

笑著看完

[@quincyholiday5190]

RIP Joey.

[@HughOKelly]

For me there were only 2,Jimmy and Joey, (Whats the name of that tune please? )

[@quincyholiday5190]

Tenor Madness

[@HughOKelly]

@@quincyholiday5190 Much appreciated, thank you.❤️

[@binebum1]

Have to sub

[@morganfisherart]

The name is DeFrancesco. Would be nice if you could fix that. RIP, Maestro.

[@enricolongo242]

What happened to him?? He doesn't look ill in this video.

[@yarygork2334]

he had a neart attack

[@qddk9545]

People that big will normally not have a long life.

[@enricolongo242]

@@qddk9545 unfortunately

[@drummersagainstitk]

Loved you man. I can't help but think he took the covid shot.

[@user-qh4hu7so3c]

Rip wonderful joey！But the first sax player swing so hard…