Besides having total mastery of his instrument and a deep grasp of music theory, Joey DeFrancesco had an innate ability to 'swing his ass off'. That's why all his performances are filled with such joy. I can't believe he's gone. RIP maestro perfetto.
saw Joey live with the Great Jimmy Smith. A small club in L.A. Joey was groovin' away as I watched and drummed on my seat, unseen Jimmy entered the room and stood behind me and placed his hands on my shoulders! I slowly stood and hugged him. Add that to meeting James Brown, seeing and meeting Count Basie and Ella Fitzgerald as they sang and played in my neighbor's living room, I had a few great experiences as a kid.
Wow what a storyl And for me? I had tickets for the Jimmy Joey show at Oakland Yoshis but Jimmy passed a week or so before the gig. I HAVE RAIN CHECK TICKETS IN HEAVEN TO SEE THEM PLAY SOME DAY.........
Joey just the greatest living organist for this type of music. There were many others that are now gone, but thankfully Booker T. Jones is still with us. Long live the mighty Hammond Organ!!! Thanks for posting.
I'm actually a really good Hammond player ... but it blows my mind every time how guys/gals can play pedals AND all that other sh*t at the same time!!! I confess, at present, I can't do it. Joey is (was) definitely one of the best. Shame he passed, yes, but look at the incredible catalog he left behind. What more could an artist or his fans desire. R.I.P. Joey DeFrancesco. One of my inspirations to be sure.
Joey was an incurable talent and a perfect gentleman as is Frank Vignola. I had occasion to meet both and both were most gracious and supportive. The world could use more of their kind. Joey will be missed.
NEVER HEARD OF HIM,SO ALFRESO IN LAS PALMAS 201I APPROX.HE BLEW ME AND THE PLACE APART.JAW DROPPING.I HEARD OF HIM BACK THEN..REST. IN PEACE DEAR HAMMOND MASTER EVERLASTING AMEN.
Out of all of the videos on UA-cam this is the one I have seen the most. I have viewed this hundreds maybe 1000 times. Joey is one of my favorite musicians of all time. May he rest in peace
The best Jazz organ player has left the building - what shocking and sad news! To me, he was Jimmy Smith's successor and he did him proud for sure! He could not only easiliy compete with the very best organ players in the world on a technical level but he had an amazing feel for melody. Most importantly, he was entertaining and a joy to watch besides what he played. He is terribly missed, what a huge loss, especially for us Hammond organ enthusiasts! I'm gutted ...
@@hammondvoodoo9555 No you can't, and Joey will always have his own unique place in history. Saying that, we keep our eyes and ears on the future as well as the past. Long live the Hammond!
@@nickyfarrell3024 I wasn't comparing them. I was simply saying that greats come and go. Corey and Joey differ too much in style to compare in any case.
Your spirit is soaring way past the moon Mr. Defrancesco. I'm sure you were greeted by all of the musical greats who went before. Enjoy your ride and rest in peace sir.
What incredible band! This is music!!! The most beautiful interpretation of this jazz standard! Frank Vignola is great and his guitar solo is perfect, but DeFrancesco is a true genius!!! Thanks!
@@TboneWertman Do you have a very weird sense of humor or a personality disorder? I've no idea why a rational person would react to my comment that way.
Joey's the man! I can watch this guy groove for hours. I'm an M3 player myself and can throw down some funk but, when it comes to joey he's got that swing! Damn! the man has got the swing! Tear up them keys son! Tear it up and burn the house down!! You set the "B" on fire with flava!!! Go joey! Go!!!
Que mas se puede decir de este Genio del Hammond...solo queda escucharlo admirarlo y tratar de aprender lo mas posible de el. Su manera de improvisar, Eso es sentir la MUSICA!!!! Gracias por tanta sabiduria plasmada en tu instrumento....Desde Argentina....Silvano Vitale
Ive been drinking a beer and smoking a joint listening this song every Friday for the lasts two months, every time the same feeling. Mellow moon jazz madness, great upload.
RIP Joey DeFrancesco. We will miss you. Thank you for all you have given to the world. You were humble, very humble, like all great people. You joined Jimmy Smith and the others in Heaven and in Legend. Respect.
Oh my God! A true master! I was telling my nephew about this incredible man and he said hey Aunt Noreen I met him in Vegas and he is a great guy.. I just got hip by getting van and Joey CD. I am star struck 🌟. H
Hello I'm a french Hammond Organ B3 and Piano player, friend from Rhoda Scott. I like very much the way you play. 5***** and I took it under my favorites. musipass
the essence of the Basie Band in one organ! That swings harder than 50 horn players and no rhythm guitar! A masterpiece of tasty playing. keep your modern stuff I love the groove.
One more Time!!! Great job HammondB200! Fly Me to the Moon -Outstanding perfomance! Che Bella! A wonderful video, wonderful, and of course the musicians: Frank Vignola and Joe Circione. Merci, merci Joey!!!
Thank you Joey for a live show in Edmonton Alberta that I’ll never forget. Your talent and musical feeling was at such a high level , and hopefully will inspire other young players to reach for the moon, too.
I just got turned on to Joey a couple of years ago, and all I can say is: How the heck did I miss this guy. He's probably the best I've ever heard. Man, what a player, what a heartfelt player. I'm sorry he died so young but thank God we have all this music of his on tape or video. God rest your soul, Joey. Marc Trainor
Saw him years ago in Philly at a small restaurant venue. Awesome. He even autographed the Keyboard Magazine that I brought because he was in the issue. We had just a few quick words, what a really nice guy! Saddened by his passing, grateful for what he has given to me and the rest of the jazz loving world. Grazie, Joey!
So sad for the loss of this incredible jazz master. He really brought the Hammond B3 back to the center of jazz. I love that instrument and long collected the albums of Jimmy Smith, Booker T. and the rock players who played the B3 so well (Greg Rolie of Santana as an example). RIP
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Rest in peace dear Joey now playing organ with the anothers organ legends 🙌🙏
He is Lord of the Keys in heaven.
RIP TOP Joey !
How do you know ???????
How I imagine heaven: Joey DeFrancesco, Jimmy Smith and Booker T. Jones playing the Hammond Organ
@@kenandigrazia13him and jimmy are having a ball up there I bet
RIP Joey. Now he's playing in heaven with all the greats!
Absolutely magical when he played. How many times did I listen and find myself playing “air B3” … every time I listened! RIP Big Man.
He was soooo good ! The best ? not far from it at least.
What a loss, RIP Joey!! Fly to the moon and beyond!
Besides having total mastery of his instrument and a deep grasp of music theory, Joey DeFrancesco had an innate ability to 'swing his ass off'. That's why all his performances are filled with such joy. I can't believe he's gone. RIP maestro perfetto.
RIP, Maestro! A master on his Hammond B3.
saw Joey live with the Great Jimmy Smith. A small club in L.A. Joey was groovin' away as I watched and drummed on my seat, unseen Jimmy entered the room and stood behind me and placed his hands on my shoulders! I slowly stood and hugged him. Add that to meeting James Brown, seeing and meeting Count Basie and Ella Fitzgerald as they sang and played in my neighbor's living room, I had a few great experiences as a kid.
Wow what a storyl
And for me? I had tickets for the Jimmy Joey show at Oakland Yoshis but Jimmy passed a week or so before the gig. I HAVE RAIN CHECK TICKETS IN HEAVEN TO SEE THEM PLAY SOME DAY.........
You'll see them don't worry or rush it
Joey just the greatest living organist for this type of music. There were many others that are now gone, but thankfully Booker T. Jones is still with us. Long live the mighty Hammond Organ!!! Thanks for posting.
Listen to Barbara Dennerlein… absolutely phenomenal and beautiful too.
Love the Hammond organ too in Gimme some Lovin'
The Big Guy took no prisoners. He slayed them all. R.I.P Sir Joey 🙏🏾
I'm actually a really good Hammond player ... but it blows my mind every time how guys/gals can play pedals AND all that other sh*t at the same time!!! I confess, at present, I can't do it. Joey is (was) definitely one of the best. Shame he passed, yes, but look at the incredible catalog he left behind. What more could an artist or his fans desire. R.I.P. Joey DeFrancesco. One of my inspirations to be sure.
Joey was an incurable talent and a perfect gentleman as is Frank Vignola. I had occasion to meet both and both were most gracious and supportive. The world could use more of their kind. Joey will be missed.
NEVER HEARD OF HIM,SO ALFRESO IN LAS PALMAS 201I APPROX.HE BLEW ME AND THE PLACE APART.JAW DROPPING.I HEARD OF HIM BACK THEN..REST. IN PEACE DEAR HAMMOND MASTER EVERLASTING AMEN.
Out of all of the videos on UA-cam this is the one I have seen the most. I have viewed this hundreds maybe 1000 times. Joey is one of my favorite musicians of all time. May he rest in peace
The best Jazz organ player has left the building - what shocking and sad news! To me, he was Jimmy Smith's successor and he did him proud for sure! He could not only easiliy compete with the very best organ players in the world on a technical level but he had an amazing feel for melody. Most importantly, he was entertaining and a joy to watch besides what he played. He is terribly missed, what a huge loss, especially for us Hammond organ enthusiasts! I'm gutted ...
Don't fret. We have as certain somebody named Cory Henry who is still with us...
@@seanonel Cory Henry is a great young musician I appreciate and enjoy a lot. However, you can't compare the two at all.
@@hammondvoodoo9555 No you can't, and Joey will always have his own unique place in history. Saying that, we keep our eyes and ears on the future as well as the past.
Long live the Hammond!
@Braaidude. Corey Henry is great. But….No. Not even close.
@@nickyfarrell3024 I wasn't comparing them. I was simply saying that greats come and go. Corey and Joey differ too much in style to compare in any case.
Your spirit is soaring way past the moon Mr. Defrancesco. I'm sure you were greeted by all of the musical greats who went before. Enjoy your ride and rest in peace sir.
What incredible band! This is music!!! The most beautiful interpretation of this jazz standard! Frank Vignola is great and his guitar solo is perfect, but DeFrancesco is a true genius!!! Thanks!
Rest in Peace Joey, say hi to Miles for me!
The organ is the most underused instrument in jazz/smooth jazz. Thank-God for people like Joey!
Grteat, yes, soooo hugely okay !
I have to disagree. I have more jazz organ trios than I can count. I always felt it was a well served genre. RIP Joey
Thank God for people like Joey 🙏🏽
@@rickmilam413 No one asked you Rick lol
@@TboneWertman Do you have a very weird sense of humor or a personality disorder? I've no idea why a rational person would react to my comment that way.
Joey's the man! I can watch this guy groove for hours. I'm an M3 player myself and can throw down some funk but, when it comes to joey he's got that swing! Damn! the man has got the swing! Tear up them keys son! Tear it up and burn the house down!! You set the "B" on fire with flava!!! Go joey! Go!!!
I can appreciate the musical chemistry of this trio. They took no prisoners!!!
Wow! as usual. Joey now plays with the angels and other musicians in heaven.
This trio swings HARD! Warms my heart.
Que mas se puede decir de este Genio del Hammond...solo queda escucharlo admirarlo y tratar de aprender lo mas posible de el. Su manera de improvisar, Eso es sentir la MUSICA!!!! Gracias por tanta sabiduria plasmada en tu instrumento....Desde Argentina....Silvano Vitale
Best version Fly me to the moon ever!
Jazzy? Yes. Best version is still Joe Harnell's.
I was searching .. Thanks 4 that.. I didn't think SO .. Nice tho
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Ive been drinking a beer and smoking a joint listening this song every Friday for the lasts two months, every time the same feeling. Mellow moon jazz madness, great upload.
Rest in Peace!!! Hope you continue play the keyboards where ever yOu aRe. You are AmazinG !!!
RIP Joey DeFrancesco. We will miss you. Thank you for all you have given to the world. You were humble, very humble, like all great people. You joined Jimmy Smith and the others in Heaven and in Legend. Respect.
JOEY DeFRANCESCO - organ!
FRANK VIGNOLA - guitar!
JOE ASCIONE - drums! (R.I.P.)
May He Rest In Peace 🕊🕊 I’m sad about this one🙏🏾💙
You can tell these guys are just loving it so much. Biggest grins. Making music is the best feeling.
What a feel they put in to this...
I remember seeing Joey at the baked potato in north Hollywood. Loved him then love him now.
'Don Randi's "Baked Potato" Cahuenga Blvd West @Ventura Blvd... 'Great sounds & baked potatoes in business 50 yrs+
The synergy is great in this one, you can almost feel the vibe through the camera & microphones!
Oh my God! A true master! I was telling my nephew about this incredible man and he said hey Aunt Noreen I met him in Vegas and he is a great guy.. I just got hip by getting van and Joey CD. I am star struck 🌟. H
I keep swinging back here every year or so just to drink it in. love it...
Love it! Played in a jazz organ band for 4 yrs on guitar. I really miss that sound! Great job!
A legend has left us.
Going to miss you player. R.I.P
nobody else could bring the organ to life like Joey
every song he transformed into a one of a kind wild trip!
Probably one of the best jazz organ artist on the planet!
prob, I think in history. I prefer Gene Ludwig more, but that's just my opinion. Joey is a g.o.a.t. in his own right
Бомба!!!!!
ABSOLUTELY love this amazing trio! Song FANTASTIC!!!!!
REST IN PEACE TO THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME!
Genius at work and so very much missed.
Hello I'm a french Hammond Organ B3 and Piano player, friend from Rhoda Scott. I like very much the way you play. 5***** and I took it under my favorites.
musipass
Thank you Joey, for your music and the joy you will continue to bring. Rest In Peace 🍷💗
OH MY LORD JOEY D!!!! So Killin!! They were all amazing!!
Ripped it apart man!!
Such great Jazz! Joey should be named among the All Time Greats!
Every time I'm listening to this in the car,....I find people staring at me playing organ on the dash,. ..jeez
the essence of the Basie Band in one organ! That swings harder than 50 horn players and no rhythm guitar! A masterpiece of tasty playing. keep your modern stuff I love the groove.
Damn we lost a great !! Thank god for recordings.
One more Time!!! Great job HammondB200! Fly Me to the Moon -Outstanding perfomance! Che Bella! A wonderful video, wonderful, and of course the musicians: Frank Vignola and Joe Circione. Merci, merci Joey!!!
RIP Joey - will love youre music and playing for ever ❤️🎶🥁😎
Key board perfect guiter perfect drum perfect.
I can not believe !
They all three respect their music each other,
I think they are happy .
One of the most beautiful songs on earth - also in instrumental version
The end is right out of the Basie recording with Sinatra. Great stuff!
alphabeets good catch
if you watch the full concert (it's also here on youtube) you will hear Joey saying this version is based on Basie's :)
2 songs in and the guys a legend! Thanks Utube.
I love Joey and the guys and could listen all night long!!!
love 'em both!!! so phantastic .... this music makes me shiver ....
One of the biggest.
Love Joey
Great to hear someone that can improvise over an evergreen without completely destroying it
brilliance is just plain ol' practice......for 90 years!!!
Simply.... brilliant. Sweet. Smoov. Dirty. These guys know their swingS...
Yes indeed Joey. Love it. Love it.
I agree, Joey is just so great to listen to no matter what he is playing. Along with his amazing virtuosity. He really perfected the B3 in my opinion.
Still can’t believe He is no longer with us.Miss his show on XM.A true musical genius! 🎹
The non-verbal communication between the guitarist and joey is awesome :D
Nobody but nobody does it better
Thank you Joey for a live show in Edmonton Alberta that I’ll never forget. Your talent and musical feeling was at such a high level , and hopefully will inspire other young players to reach for the moon, too.
He and Frank made such a perfect pair. Two greats.
Rest in peace Joey and remember, that Frank is is still alive and kicking it. Support his efforts.
I just got turned on to Joey a couple of years ago, and all I can say is: How the heck did I miss this guy. He's probably the best I've ever heard. Man, what a player, what a heartfelt player. I'm sorry he died so young but thank God we have all this music of his on tape or video. God rest your soul, Joey. Marc Trainor
Sensational.......and so is the Hammond B3.
Thank you Joey, miss you. He sounds like a full blown big band. Beautiful
Joey played the organ like his dad played saxophone. Gifted.
Great Musician, thank you for posting
i could listen to this all day! Great!
a great version of a great classic! Joey is amazing.
Rest in peace good sir ❤️
This is the best episode of AFV ever.
Gorgeous. Amqzing. RIP, Joe.
And thhnk you. 🥰
I LOVE JAZZ HIS PLAYING IS FANTASTIC REST IN PEACE .
May your music carry on, I personally want to thank you for giving us of best Dam music during your lifetime with other super stars.
This gets into such a sweet groove
There will never be another......RIP Joey......SO great.
joey defranseco you rock like no other
Saw him years ago in Philly at a small restaurant venue. Awesome. He even autographed the Keyboard Magazine that I brought because he was in the issue. We had just a few quick words, what a really nice guy! Saddened by his passing, grateful for what he has given to me and the rest of the jazz loving world. Grazie, Joey!
Oh Joey.... He just makes the organ sing for him ... Amazing
Love that solo, Frank!!
So sad for the loss of this incredible jazz master. He really brought the Hammond B3 back to the center of jazz. I love that instrument and long collected the albums of Jimmy Smith, Booker T. and the rock players who played the B3 so well (Greg Rolie of Santana as an example). RIP
My new favorite song
That steady swing...
RIP
The Master of masters. 😞
hot damn Joey! Love ya man. This is some spiritual other level gold
R.I.P. Joey DeFrancesco 💙🙏💙
Rest in peace, Joey.
Joey said that he met Jimmy Smith as kid and was super inspired. The two of them live was beyond awesome.
Sheer joy and magic.
Great DeFrancesco, Great Vignola. I love them
Joey is the best. There is simply nothing more you can say. He is truly gifted.
lots of emotion. i love it.
Such a loss.. rest in peace dear Joey.
AMAZING!!! SWEET!!!
My new fav song! Awesome !! Every one is great!
Fantastic version of Fly me to the moon. Ol' Blues Eyes himself would be impressed.