Agreed. As an aficionado of the B3, and having played one for a living for about eight years, I have yet to find a performance that even comes close to this display of virtuosity by Joey Francesco. Better than anyone ever could, he captured this extraordinary instrument in its many moods, from its distinctive solo voice to the open chords and full vibrato of a theater organ, played with blinding speed. Now he’s accompanying John Prine as they sip cocktails and smoke cigars in Heaven’s numerous and busy night clubs. (The teetotalers are all in the other place.)
Stunned, shocked and saddened to hear of Joey's passing. Truly a giant in the music world. He surely will be missed. What a great talent cut short. He sho' nuff' had mastery of the organ. We even had a little church on this song. He is now playing for the heavenly choir. Well done Joey! Hasten to your reward!
Yeah, extraordinary ending with a mix of gospel and a sudden but short rendition of Jimmy McGriff’s ‘I’ve Got a Woman.’ What an incredible talent he was.
After watching this video, I just swayed my head in silence for about 2minutes trying to figure out what to say. When God decides to give someone a gift like this, it’s amazing. Joey you are missed down here!
Total, complete absolute mastery of the instrument. Just takes it way beyond everyone else. Not just technique, but such pretty, tasty, organic, soulful ideas. One of the best performances I've ever heard.
I've been listening to this every day for a week. This is really other worldly......all these players. Joey is really from another planet. Just amazing.
Wow!! Just can’t believe he’s gone!! @ least my wife and I had the pleasure of seeing him @ South Jazz Restaurant last year. OMG! He was incredible! He had that organ talkin’ screamin’ cussin’ everything! Plus played trumpet AND sax on top of it! And his band was amazing as well! 51 is too young OMG! Gone way too soon. May he R.I.P.😔🎹🙏🏾🕊🎶
I met Joey In Oakland California at Yoshi's once. Just the sweetest, most beautiful guy you could ever imagine. Absolutely open and innocent. I was blown away by Joey's wonderful vibe. Besides his ridiculously awesome organ playing, he's an awesome human being!!!! He's on my list of "See him live EVERY time he comes to town!!!"
If he ever comes back around the Yoshi's I will not miss the chance to hear him and let him know how much I've enjoyed his music for over 30 years already!
my father is also a jazz musician and there was nothing he was stoked about (other than marrying my mother and my birth, lol) than meeting/ talking with him.
The Martino album "Live at Yoshi's" is a complete masterpiece. I've transcribed small bits of some of the organ solos, and learned a lot from it, like I should just give up, LOL.
WOW! That gospel outro was the most! Thank you, Joey DeFrancesco for doing your part to help tame mankind with your gift and talent. May GOD bless your legacy and surviving family. In the meantime, I'll keep the music playing.
Watching this again as it’s one of my favorite renditions of this tune. Was supposed to finally see him for the first time yesterday at the Lewiston Jazz Fest and didn’t even know he passed until the day of. So sad i’ll never witness his greatness in person as I can imagine his presence is godlike. RIP to one of the grand masters of Hammond B3. I’d like to note that Emmet Cohen played a tribute set in his place and really blew me away!
I just cannot stop watching joey. On this song, I also don't know what to say, out of this world? Magical? Crazy?...Ouuuuuuuutstandingly amazingly....like I said, I don't know what to say. It's not hats off but hats thrown away!
@@rblossey The Hammond organ has no RAM or any other electronic components. It uses electrically powered tone wheels to generate a pure sine wave, which is then replicated through the octaves and the harmonic drawbars. A tube-based amplifier sends the sound to the organ’s internal speakers. Or in the case of the B3, which has no internal speakers, the signal is sent to an external Leslie speaker, whose moving components enable natural acoustic vibrato and chorale to overlay the Hammond’s sound. Both Hammond and Leslie companies are long gone. Though it is theoretically possible to build a new tone wheel organ from scratch, the cost would be prohibitive. Another reason not to do it: the Hammond/Leslie jazz sound was very much of its time: starting in the early 60s.
Joey D is such a delight to listen to. With chops galore and the perfect balance of sophisticated jazz and funky soul. WOW is all you can say. Also, I can sense that THIS killer guitar player really inspires him and makes him want to play at his very best !
The track Kindred Spirits from Relentless (with Danny Gatton) was like a tribute to my father's death in 2017...Joey meant a lot to me and for him to leave us after his health turned around (he lost a lot of weight) just feels like a kick in the throat. I'm so sorry for his wife and kids. What a loss for everyone who loves this music.
@@Prince_Dracula if you watch the Tutorial on how to play, some of the bass will be played on your left hand.. but key-wise, I don't really think it sounds like it opens up in Eb
@@Prince_Dracula - actually, I think Cory Henry is a better pedal player on the organ. And it looks like Joey is doing most of the bass lines with his left hand.
This should play at suicide thelephone helpline call waiting. One would change his mind, put down the phone and go out for a walk with a perennial smile.
As I said to Mr D after a 2004 show in Nashville, "I do believe Art Tatum done got re-IN-carnated as a organ grinder!" I have studied a lot of JD's work, and it has helped me immeasurably toward becoming a much more inventive and confident keyboard player than I ever was, (even having earned a degree in piano many years ago and having done a lot of Nashville session work, and being a former Synclavier product specialist). Thanks, Joey, for INSPIRATION! Although, sometimes I just want to forget about even trying and just sell my '63!
I have watched this video and enjoyed the music probably 50 times. I love the joy all three are playing with and the audience is giving it right back. Jason Brown has become one of my favorite drummers of today. It makes me sad to know Joey is gone but I'm thankful for all the music he gave us!
RIP Joey D. I am so glad to hang out and spent some time with you and The Late JIMMY SMITH. Joey was super cool and funny guy. But every one knows He’s playing from Trumpet, Hammond B3, Sax, Bass Upright and Drums just to name few… we’ll Miss you Joey D.
J'ai appris avec stupéfaction et une immense douleur la disparition de cet immense musicien ...Il savait jouer de tous les instruments ....mais à l'orgue il était impérial....heureusement qu'il aura laissé nombre d'enregistrements…RIP Joe and see you later.....if God want !
This is the best thing on CZcams. Watch, listen and feel sanctified. The Hammond master, craftiest pocket drummer and stunning guitar player. I hope to see them live sometime. Joey - this is your best ever line up.
For atheists beyond the duration of this masterpiece: 1/2 Dead = 1/2 Alive ... multiplying both sides of the equation per 2 the equation remains the same but you get 1 Dead = 1 Alive (proof of eternity, life after death etc.) ;-)
Un día una amiga me invitó a un festival de jazz. Dos horas después estábamos viendo a Joey. No podría creer lo que escuchaba. Parecía que salía fuego por los amplificadores, electricidad pura, fue increíble. Quedó para siempre en el corazón. Grande Joey de Francesco, nunca te olvidaremos.
How joyous and smile-inducing is this? I love how Joey, like a fine wine, has cask-aged from a blisteringly fast hard bopper to a deep down and greasy groovester. Sh'mon!
![Martino,Scofield & DeFrancesco - SUNNY [High Quality]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/syercy760YQ/mqdefault.jpg)
RIP to one of the greatest on the organ, we'll miss you.
Yeah this stings.😔🙏🏾🕊🎹🎶
RIP, devastated
A true master
Rest In Peace ⋯my champ
A sad day, indeed.... such a great player. RIP
Thanks for all the joy you gave to the world Joey. Our hearts are broken but your music is eternal.
I return to this over and over. Utterly marvelous.
Agreed. As an aficionado of the B3, and having played one for a living for about eight years, I have yet to find a performance that even comes close to this display of virtuosity by Joey Francesco. Better than anyone ever could, he captured this extraordinary instrument in its many moods, from its distinctive solo voice to the open chords and full vibrato of a theater organ, played with blinding speed. Now he’s accompanying John Prine as they sip cocktails and smoke cigars in Heaven’s numerous and busy night clubs. (The teetotalers are all in the other place.)
Over and over and over
That was one of the most coherent guitar solos I've ever heard
Yes!! Not many like it. It's on my transcription list!
Had the privilege to see Joey live, one of the best concerts I've seen my entire life. RIP one of the all time greats.
Lucky!!!
So Sad to lose the Big Man! Just an absolute genius on the B3. May his soul fly free.
The guitar player played a stellar solo that matches Joey.... love them both!
CORRECT.
Dan Wilson bro. A beast
First time I’ve heard Dan Wilson, wow! Joey is great too of course.
Fan Wilson One of THE best in THE world
@@migueltarintorres6620 Thanks! 👍
RIP Joey. You and your sounds will staying forever in my heart.
Stunned, shocked and saddened to hear of Joey's passing. Truly a giant in the music world. He surely will be missed. What a great talent cut short. He sho' nuff' had mastery of the organ. We even had a little church on this song. He is now playing for the heavenly choir. Well done Joey! Hasten to your reward!
Yeah, extraordinary ending with a mix of gospel and a sudden but short rendition of Jimmy McGriff’s ‘I’ve Got a Woman.’ What an incredible talent he was.
Rest in Peace Joey. What a great loss to the music world. 😭
This video makes me smile every time I hear Joey, a poet of the Hammond.
After watching this video, I just swayed my head in silence for about 2minutes trying to figure out what to say. When God decides to give someone a gift like this, it’s amazing. Joey you are missed down here!
Total, complete absolute mastery of the instrument. Just takes it way beyond everyone else. Not just technique, but such pretty, tasty, organic, soulful ideas. One of the best performances I've ever heard.
Could be talking about all 3 muscians!
You don't get out much, do you.lol
He allows the organ to have its say.
K
I'm not a religious person, but AMEN!
Ok HMU. J big ink iki
Well I am, .........and AMEN.
juju! :D
@@eastonpeter1242 "Tell me, are you a Christian, child"? "I am tonight." (Walking in Memphis) lol
When that soulful spirit moves you, we’re all grooved by God whatever God is..
Can't believe I just found this - mind blown! RIP Joey. 51 was way too young .
Man, this trio gets it done. Phenomenal. yeah, Joey's left foot gets it done, too.
Oh YA.....
@@dynasticlight8706 I'm an electric bassist, and his two feet are better than my ten fingers.
Found this video last night on YT. I have had this on a loop today. Quincy would be proud!
Dang, I totally miss Joey. Thank you Joey you, brought so much love to this world through your music & as a person.
RIP Joey. Now he's playing in heaven with all the greats!
A virtuoso, a genius, sorely missed, RIP Joey
I've been listening to this every day for a week. This is really other worldly......all these players. Joey is really from another planet. Just amazing.
He took em to church in that old preaching key.. I love it.
you might say he knows how to bring the party home w/ the right people
You could absolutely see that in the drummer and guitar players' eyes.
Wow!! Just can’t believe he’s gone!! @ least my wife and I had the pleasure of seeing him @ South Jazz Restaurant last year. OMG! He was incredible! He had that organ talkin’ screamin’ cussin’ everything! Plus played trumpet AND sax on top of it! And his band was amazing as well! 51 is too young OMG! Gone way too soon. May he R.I.P.😔🎹🙏🏾🕊🎶
I met Joey In Oakland California at Yoshi's once.
Just the sweetest, most beautiful guy you could ever imagine. Absolutely open and innocent. I was blown away by Joey's wonderful vibe. Besides his ridiculously awesome organ playing, he's an awesome human being!!!! He's on my list of "See him live EVERY time he comes to town!!!"
I would love to meet and listen to him for hours, he's gifted!!
If he ever comes back around the Yoshi's I will not miss the chance to hear him and let him know how much I've enjoyed his music for over 30 years already!
I want to meet him too.😳🎶
my father is also a jazz musician and there was nothing he was stoked about (other than marrying my mother and my birth, lol) than meeting/ talking with him.
The Martino album "Live at Yoshi's" is a complete masterpiece. I've transcribed small bits of some of the organ solos, and learned a lot from it, like I should just give up, LOL.
This made me so happy I started laughing 😂... fantastic!
WOW! That gospel outro was the most! Thank you, Joey DeFrancesco for doing your part to help tame mankind with your gift and talent. May GOD bless your legacy and surviving family. In the meantime, I'll keep the music playing.
Music heals my broken heart. Thanks for posting this.
Went in the local cinema to watch "My Left Foot." Was incredibly disappointed to find it wasn't two hours of Joey D's basslines.
One of the most memorably impressive youtube uploads.
Joey DeFrancesco is probably the best jazz organist, he's so smooth and flawless. He has so many highlights when he plays. 5:54
don't forget Jim Alfredson when he jams w/ Jimmy Smith on "the Sermon"
@@Belchmaster41 Sorry, not even close. Not even in the same galaxy!
This makes me so god damn happy!
These three are pulling the best from each other. One of the best performances I've ever heard. Thanks for the lift guys. 👍 😊 🙏
True, however, I would say the drummer is a little weaker than the other two, but is solid.
RIP Joey. One of the best to ever do it.
The best medicine for soul Dr Joey !
Joey ability to effortlessly play that bassline while soloing is mind blowing. The goat…
Never drops the bass
Watching this again as it’s one of my favorite renditions of this tune. Was supposed to finally see him for the first time yesterday at the Lewiston Jazz Fest and didn’t even know he passed until the day of. So sad i’ll never witness his greatness in person as I can imagine his presence is godlike. RIP to one of the grand masters of Hammond B3.
I’d like to note that Emmet Cohen played a tribute set in his place and really blew me away!
I can't stop listening to this moment. I can't stop sharing this to almost everyone I know
What an incredibly superb musician Joey D is. Absolutely full of rythm.
RIP, Joey. This video was my first exposure.
Big man with nimble fingers! I love how relaxed the drummer is!
Good gawd, that was wonderful.
Took us to Church at the end!
He's such a joy. He makes everything and everyone better in life and music. Thanks!
I've came back here so many times over the years. Thanks Joey, RIP
I just cannot stop watching joey. On this song, I also don't know what to say, out of this world? Magical? Crazy?...Ouuuuuuuutstandingly amazingly....like I said, I don't know what to say. It's not hats off but hats thrown away!
It gets no better than this. Phenomenal.
RIP Greatest of all time.
Unbelievable... BRAVO!
OH MYYYYYY GOODNESS!!!!! Let's start this over for the 7th time....
Very groovy tune with a great Dan Wilson on guitar. I dig it...
Mister DeFrancesco... Bravo!!!
I’m speechless. Incredible.
OMG!!! That Hammond bass!! God bless you Joe
I think Joey's brain has 8GB of extra RAM just dedicated to basslines 😂he really plays what a bassist would, with no compromises!
@@rblossey The Hammond organ has no RAM or any other electronic components. It uses electrically powered tone wheels to generate a pure sine wave, which is then replicated through the octaves and the harmonic drawbars. A tube-based amplifier sends the sound to the organ’s internal speakers. Or in the case of the B3, which has no internal speakers, the signal is sent to an external Leslie speaker, whose moving components enable natural acoustic vibrato and chorale to overlay the Hammond’s sound. Both Hammond and Leslie companies are long gone. Though it is theoretically possible to build a new tone wheel organ from scratch, the cost would be prohibitive. Another reason not to do it: the Hammond/Leslie jazz sound was very much of its time: starting in the early 60s.
@@johntechwriter I was talking about Joey, not the B3 ;) but that's a great, concise explanation of how organs work nonetheless
@@rblossey 😂😂😂😂
@@johntechwriter reading is fundamental
The Hammond has a distinct sound of its own...but in the capable hands of Joey DeFransico even more so...a perfect marrige of man and instrument
2019 just discovered this genius .Awesome!!!
Gwendolyn Allen Girl! Me too and I’m so glad I did! ❤️
RIP Joey! Your music is gonna be in my heart forever! Thank You!
my god...this performance really floored me! thank's to all musicians!!!
Me, too. I will keep watching this for many years.
Joey D is such a delight to listen to. With chops galore and the perfect balance of sophisticated jazz and funky soul. WOW is all you can say. Also, I can sense that THIS killer guitar player really inspires him and makes him want to play at his very best !
Dan Wilson.
The track Kindred Spirits from Relentless (with Danny Gatton) was like a tribute to my father's death in 2017...Joey meant a lot to me and for him to leave us after his health turned around (he lost a lot of weight) just feels like a kick in the throat. I'm so sorry for his wife and kids. What a loss for everyone who loves this music.
Joey DeFrancesco is THE MAN. Not to mention those great musicians playing with him, this is music to our souls!
Gosh that Hammond sounds so lovely. Love this and I love jazz. I wish more from my generation felt the same way.
just expose people to this. some will dig it .
The organ player works the bass with his feet, he is great a lost art! Awesome!
Joey DeFrancesco is probably the best you’ll ever see.
@@Prince_Dracula if you watch the Tutorial on how to play, some of the bass will be played on your left hand.. but key-wise, I don't really think it sounds like it opens up in Eb
@@Prince_Dracula - actually, I think Cory Henry is a better pedal player on the organ. And it looks like Joey is doing most of the bass lines with his left hand.
@@Belchmaster41 I wished they would have shown his feet in the video, but there were some parts where you could see him using his left hand.
What a way to pass time during the stay home order... Stay Safe
This should play at suicide thelephone helpline call waiting. One would change his mind, put down the phone and go out for a walk with a perennial smile.
Pongu Fogu hahaha great idea.
matthewdnorris Thanks Matthew 😁
great idea - think it will work . . .
I will keep that I'm mind next time I'm feeling blue.
Close my eyes, lay down, be VERY still and just LISTEN!! Float on the clouds of joy!!!
God damn!
14 people are still looking for the bassist.
Emmanuel Rodulfo lol
Nice one
Hahahaha
Happy wake up
LMFAO
As I said to Mr D after a 2004 show in Nashville, "I do believe Art Tatum done got re-IN-carnated as a organ grinder!"
I have studied a lot of JD's work, and it has helped me immeasurably toward becoming a much more inventive and confident keyboard player than I ever was, (even having earned a degree in piano many years ago and having done a lot of Nashville session work, and being a former Synclavier product specialist).
Thanks, Joey, for INSPIRATION! Although, sometimes I just want to forget about even trying and just sell my '63!
As far as I know, I think that it is the most wonderful jazz organist!
He's definitely my favorite but you should check out Corey Henry.
not to forget Tony Monaco...
Tsuyoshi Arino hi everybody, not to forget Jimmy Smith .
or Jimmy Mcgriff...
Or Dr Lonnie Smith .
The world has lost this amazing talent and genius. Joey you will be missed, the legacy of the music you created will live on.
Tone EE
I have watched this video and enjoyed the music probably 50 times. I love the joy all three are playing with and the audience is giving it right back. Jason Brown has become one of my favorite drummers of today. It makes me sad to know Joey is gone but I'm thankful for all the music he gave us!
It would have been really nice if Jason Brown was allowed to solo in this one.
The best jazz performance of any kind that I've ever heard.
listen to anything by art tatum
Listen to Cory Henry's solo on Lingus
@@chriscloete2701 corey henry is fantastic
I love your organ, thank you joey.
The most complex and complete jazz organist by far than anyone ever. He is the man.👍🎹
Agreed. He exploits the B3’s full potential, and it is an extremely difficult instrument to play.
Legendary performance of a Legendary song! Rest Easy Joey DeFrancesco.
This is a great performance.
RIP Joey D. I am so glad to hang out and spent some time with you and The Late JIMMY SMITH. Joey was super cool and funny guy. But every one knows He’s playing from Trumpet, Hammond B3, Sax, Bass Upright and Drums just to name few… we’ll Miss you Joey D.
I watch this video every day at least once a day! Love this jazz purgatory lol
Beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't know about you, but I'm back to hear my weekly sermon! Amen!
He put his Stamp on 100 ways tribute to James Ingram both of you Thanks for the music R. I.P
saw him live in Detroit for jazz fest in 2016 or so and he was playing Trumpet! he still played this song on the B3. RIP. wish I could see him again
That was crazy, man! It doesn't get better than that. Thank you so much for sharing your music with us. I'm totally blown away.
RIP dear Master, thanks for the glory of your music!
I always come back to this video year by year!
J'ai appris avec stupéfaction et une immense douleur la disparition de cet immense musicien ...Il savait jouer de tous les instruments ....mais à l'orgue il était impérial....heureusement qu'il aura laissé nombre d'enregistrements…RIP Joe and see you later.....if God want !
Loved the Gospel sermon at the end too! Joey!
Yeah, gospel mixed in with a sudden and unexpected burst of Jimmy McGriff’s ‘I’ve Got a Woman.’ Pure brilliance.
without a doubt my favorite video on youtube
Joey, We will miss you. RIP and thank you so much
A classic, jazzed up then went to church...outstanding....love it!
What a trio. Been listening to Joey for about 6-8 years now. Incredible!
Drummer is solid. Guitar is great. This band is happening.
Love this man’s music. I know the choir in heaven is rockin now!! RIP
The ‘stab’ at 4.26 gets me every time .... I’m on my 35th listen 😂😂😂
36th
4:36 amazing. I just start clapping there after that build up! So cool.
Only discovered this track recently... big headphones nearly max volume! Fire breathing Hammond + Joey and friends... does not get any better!!! 🤗
This is the best thing on CZcams. Watch, listen and feel sanctified. The Hammond master, craftiest pocket drummer and stunning guitar player. I hope to see them live sometime. Joey - this is your best ever line up.
bazjanagain Hallelujah and amen! This coming from an atheist but I'm a believer for the duration of this masterpiece.
Ed McGuigan lol keep believing brother lol...Joey is a special cat...he might be a bridge between us that we can cross and relate to one another.
*Regarding the lineup, these guys are almost black enough to play with Joey. :)*
For atheists beyond the duration of this masterpiece: 1/2 Dead = 1/2 Alive ... multiplying both sides of the equation per 2 the equation remains the same but you get 1 Dead = 1 Alive (proof of eternity, life after death etc.) ;-)
This is such a good comment
Un día una amiga me invitó a un festival de jazz. Dos horas después estábamos viendo a Joey. No podría creer lo que escuchaba. Parecía que salía fuego por los amplificadores, electricidad pura, fue increíble. Quedó para siempre en el corazón. Grande Joey de Francesco, nunca te olvidaremos.
How joyous and smile-inducing is this? I love how Joey, like a fine wine, has cask-aged from a blisteringly fast hard bopper to a deep down and greasy groovester. Sh'mon!
One of the most amazing Organist/Musicians ever, Period !! Thank You Joey D. Ralph Fava guitarist, Niagara Falls, NY.
Inspired so great when someones love for what they are doing comes through....Joey you make my day.......come to so. cal soon......
Someone tell me how do I stop watching this video? I just can't ! Great Joey !!!
Gabriele Andreoni you just don't 😉
Rip joey..I will never stop listning to this as long as I live
100 hundred ways indeed......never fail to hear something new every time.