Joey DeFrancesco was the one who introduced the rich, enveloping sound that is Joey DeFrancesco
The Hammond B-3 organ, which roared back into jazz mainstream in early 1990s.
He was the country's preeminent ace for over 30 years and he died on Thursday. He was 51.
Gloria DeFrancesco was his wife as well as manager. He did not specify the cause of death.
Few jazz musicians have ever been the dominant musical language in any era.
A popular image of an instrument, the same as DeFrancesco's organ -- from as far back as 17
Columbia Records released his head-turning debut.
He displayed supreme technical control at the keyboard, ripping off ribbons with his right hand.
He took full advantage of an organ console's sonic possibilities, including its drawbars and switches, as well as the pedal board.
He took full advantage of an organ console's sonic possibilities, including its drawbars and switches, as well as the pedal board.
His organ could suddenly change from an ambient hum into a sanctified holler, or timbres and textures during a phrase.
He revealed new perspectives on the instrument, much like Jimmy Smith, his closest friend and idol.