United StatesJoey DeFrancesco is the #35,875 most-subscribed YouTube creator worldwide and #9,261 in United States, with 24.5K subscribers and 4.8M total views across 81 videos. Joey DeFrancesco is known as jazz musician, musician and organist.
Biography
Joey DeFrancesco was an American jazz organist, trumpeter, saxophonist, and occasional singer. He released more than 30 albums under his own name and recorded extensively as a sideman with such leading jazz musicians as trumpeter Miles Davis, saxophonist Houston Person, and guitarist John McLaughlin.
Channel description
Joey DeFrancesco 10.4.1971 - 08.25.2022
was an American jazz musician known for his virtuosity on the organ, as well as his skills on the trumpet, saxophone, and as a vocalist. A true musical prodigy, he began playing the organ at age four and was performing alongside jazz legends by his teenage years. Over his career, Joey released more than 30 albums as a leader and collaborated with giants such as Miles Davis, John McLaughlin, and Ray Charles. His work revitalized the role of the Hammond B-3 organ in jazz, bringing a fresh and soulful energy to the instrument. Joey was a five-time Grammy Award nominee and won numerous other accolades, including the DownBeat Critics Poll for Best Jazz Organist multiple times. His dynamic performances, inventive compositions, and deep understanding of jazz history made him a beloved figure in the music world. Joey's legacy continues to inspire musicians and fans alike, cementing his place as one of the most influential jazz organists of his time.
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MILES DAVIS FEATURING JOEY DEFRANCESCODecember 17, 1988 Indigo Blues, New York City, New York
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O Little Town of Bethlehem
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@Joey.DeFrancesco 2017 live at Campeche International Jazz Festival - Mexico
Frequently asked
- How many subscribers does Joey DeFrancesco have?
- 24.5K subscribers — #35,875 worldwide, #9,261 in United States.
- When did Joey DeFrancesco start on YouTube?
- The channel was created in Nov 2012.
- What awards has Joey DeFrancesco won?
- Recognitions include Louis Armstrong memorial prize.