John DeFrancesco

'Papa' John DeFrancesco
Background information
Birth name John Jasper DeFrancesco
Born (1940-09-12) September 12, 1940
Origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres Jazz
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Hammond B3
Years active 1960s–present
Labels Savant Records

"Papa" John DeFrancesco (born September 12, 1940) is an American jazz organist and vocalist, and father of Joey DeFrancesco and Johnny DeFrancesco.[1]

Discography

  • 1993: Doodlin' (Muse)
  • 1994: Comin' Home (Muse)
  • 2001: Hip Cake Walk (HighNote)
  • 2002: Jumpin' (Savant)[2]
  • 2004: Walking Uptown (Savant)
  • 2006: Desert Heat (Savant)
  • 2009: Big Shot (Savant)
  • 2011: A Philadelphia Story (Savant)

References

  1. ↑ Allmusic
  2. ↑ Jazz Times - Volume 33 2003 Page 62 ""TALKING TO "PAPA' JOHN DEFRANCESCO by phone from his Wilmington, Del., home seemed almost a ... Since 1981, Papa John has released six albums as leader, including this year's well named Jumpin' (Savant), which ..."
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