The DeFrancesco Brothers
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This album features Joey DeFrancesco, Hammond B3 organ and vocals; Johnny DeFrancesco, guitar and vocals; and Glenn Ferracone, drums. The Johnny DeFrancesco Power Trio
I Saw It Comin' by the Johnny DeFrancesco Power Trio is available on iTunes.This album features Johnny DeFrancesco, guitar and vocals; Glenn Ferracone, drums; Paul Klinefelter, bass; and Joey DeFrancesco, organ.
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The genetics started with the grandfather of the DeFrancesco brothers – a wonderful big band saxophone player. His son, Papa John, decided on the Hammond organ. He listened and learned the music and grooves of all the famous organ cats, many originally from the Philly area. His sons, John and Joey, by osmosis, grew up listening to the old man's records. When their young minds and souls were a clean piece of paper, the sounds of Jimmy Smith and Jack McDuff were being etched in.
As the sons grew older, Joey continued learning everything there was to know about jazz and the Hammond B3 – the players, the repertoire, etc. John, being a guitar player, continued learning more about the blues, and was also heavily influenced by rock players such as Jimi Hendrix. Both John and Joey have been true to their musical interests, yet occasionally you would find the two of them together on a track here and there on a Papa John album, but those teasers were all you got.
This is the first project that double-bills the DeFrancesco brothers and showcases eight burnin' tunes that get back to their Philly roots. Their long-time multi-talented friend and recording engineer, Glenn Ferracone, adds his skills behind the drums but it is Glenn's recording approach that makes this album a sonic gem. By the way, all tracks were first takes so when you hear these guys live, it'll sound like this!
As the sons grew older, Joey continued learning everything there was to know about jazz and the Hammond B3 – the players, the repertoire, etc. John, being a guitar player, continued learning more about the blues, and was also heavily influenced by rock players such as Jimi Hendrix. Both John and Joey have been true to their musical interests, yet occasionally you would find the two of them together on a track here and there on a Papa John album, but those teasers were all you got.
This is the first project that double-bills the DeFrancesco brothers and showcases eight burnin' tunes that get back to their Philly roots. Their long-time multi-talented friend and recording engineer, Glenn Ferracone, adds his skills behind the drums but it is Glenn's recording approach that makes this album a sonic gem. By the way, all tracks were first takes so when you hear these guys live, it'll sound like this!
About Johnny & Joey DeFrancesco
- Joey DeFrancesco got a 2011 contemporary jazz album Grammy nomination for Never Can Say Goodbye: The Music of Michael Jackson.
- Joey has won the the Down Beat Critics and Readers Poll every year since 2002, as well as the Jazz Journalist Association Award, and countless others.
- Joey has played with some of the greatest musicians in the world such as Miles Davis, John McLaughlin, Ray Charles, George Coleman, Benny Golson, James Moody, Steve Gadd, Elvin Jones, Jimmy Cobb, George Benson, Pat Martino, John Scofield, Joe Lovano, and Dave Sanborn, just to name a few.
- Visit Joey DeFrancesco's website.
- Johnny DeFrancesco has played with blues greats such as Duke Jethro, John Lee Hooker, Luther Tucker, Johnny Heartsman, and Ike Turner and now leads the Johnny DeFrancesco Power Trio.
Reviews
Margot Lovett, on CDbaby.com, says, "...all the elements of a great summer concert: wind and sun, food and fun, head bobbin along ... swing dancin in the grass. Gas up the car, time for the "Red Van Ride." This CD is all of that - thanks!"
Anita, on Amazon.com, says, "First and foremost I have been a faithful listener of WPFW 89.3FM (Washington DC) the "DA GATOR" show for over 30 years!! He played a cut "Take That Off" from this wonderful CD. Not only is that cut awesome but the whole CD is just great. If the Gator plays it I usually buy it. He has very good taste in music. This is my kind of jazz and I love the Hammond Organ. These brothers got plenty of soul! Thank you to the DeFrancesco Brothers for a wonderful CD."
Anita, on Amazon.com, says, "First and foremost I have been a faithful listener of WPFW 89.3FM (Washington DC) the "DA GATOR" show for over 30 years!! He played a cut "Take That Off" from this wonderful CD. Not only is that cut awesome but the whole CD is just great. If the Gator plays it I usually buy it. He has very good taste in music. This is my kind of jazz and I love the Hammond Organ. These brothers got plenty of soul! Thank you to the DeFrancesco Brothers for a wonderful CD."