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Joey DeFrancesco was an American jazz musician, bandleader, and composer best known for playing the Hammond B-3 organ, although he also performed on trumpet and other keyboards. Emerging nationally in the late 1980s, he helped renew interest in the organ-led jazz tradition and released his debut album, All of Me, in 1989. His work connected bebop, blues, soul jazz, and the organ-trio format.
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How old was Joey DeFrancesco when he recorded All of Me?
DeFrancesco was 17 when he made All of Me, his 1989 debut as a leader for Columbia Records. Its success helped return the Hammond B-3 organ to prominence in contemporary jazz.
Did Joey DeFrancesco play with Miles Davis?
He toured briefly with Miles Davis from late 1988 into 1989. DeFrancesco also played keyboards on one track from Davis's album Amandla.
Why is Joey DeFrancesco associated with the Hammond B-3 revival?
The organ had largely fallen out of fashion in mainstream jazz when DeFrancesco emerged in the late 1980s. His fast technique, blues vocabulary and high-profile Columbia recordings introduced the B-3 tradition to a new generation.
Did Joey DeFrancesco play instruments besides organ?
Yes, he also performed and recorded on trumpet, piano, keyboards and saxophone, and sometimes sang. Albums such as More Music showcase that multi-instrumental side alongside his signature organ playing.
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