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A Reunion Of Brotherly Love: Joey DeFrancesco Traces His Roots

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A Reunion Of Brotherly Love: Joey DeFrancesco Traces His Roots

Jazz at Lincoln Center

Christian McBride interviews one of his oldest friends, organist Joey DeFrancesco, in their hometown of Philadelphia.

A Reunion Of Brotherly Love: Joey DeFrancesco Traces His Roots

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Van Morrison And Joey DeFrancesco Make A Lethal Addition To An Old Canon

It's the wonder of encore career wonders: On You're Driving Me Crazy, Van Morrison sounds sharp as ever working with Joey DeFrancesco's hard-swinging group. Richard Wade/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Van Morrison And Joey DeFrancesco Make A Lethal Addition To An Old Canon

It's been 50 years since Morrison released his classic album Astral Weeks. In April he released his 39th studio LP, You're Driving Me Crazy, and it is feisty from start to finish.

Van Morrison And Joey DeFrancesco Make A Lethal Addition To An Old Canon

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Joey DeFrancesco On Piano Jazz

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Joey DeFrancesco On Piano Jazz

The now-essential organist was only 20 years old when he joined Marian McPartland in 1991.

Joey DeFrancesco On Piano Jazz

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What Does It Mean To Be A Child Prodigy In Jazz?

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What Does It Mean To Be A Child Prodigy In Jazz?

Christian McBride, host of Jazz Night In America, examines the piano phenomenon Joey Alexander, his classmate Joey DeFrancesco and his own experience as a hotly tipped young talent.

What Does It Mean To Be A Child Prodigy In Jazz?

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Joey DeFrancesco: Master of the B-3

KNKX Public Radio

For five years, Down Beat has named Joey DeFrancesco the industry's top jazz organist. In addition to enjoying a successful solo career, he's also played in bands with Miles Davis, John McLaughlin, and Pat Martino, to name a few. Hear an interview and a solo performance from KPLU.

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