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Hammond B3 organ jazz icon to play at Norwood Village Green Aug. 2

Posted 7/27/18

Joey DeFrancesco was nominated for a 2018 as best Jazz Instrumental Album, “Project Freedom”. It is Joey DeFranciso’s 31st album and the 4th nominated for a Grammy. Performing with Joey …

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Hammond B3 organ jazz icon to play at Norwood Village Green Aug. 2

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Joey DeFrancesco was nominated for a 2018 as best Jazz Instrumental Album, “Project Freedom”. It is Joey DeFranciso’s 31st album and the 4th nominated for a Grammy. Performing with Joey (Hammond B-3, keyboards and trumpet), on this Mack Records recording are Jason Brown – drums, Dan Wilson – guitar, and Troy Roberts - tenor & soprano sax.

Raised in Philadelphia, DeFrancesco’s foundation of his musical roots in Jazz, Blues and other musical art forms were born here. To hear Joey DeFrancesco today, his music embodies the traditional art form infused with a distinct modern approach, just part of what makes his music unmistakably his own.

"He has dominated the instrument and the field as no one of his generation has,” writes the Chicago Tribune.

DeFrancesco has recorded and/or toured with his own groups as well as numerous renowned artists that include 3 sold out concerts in London with Van Morrison this past April, as well as with Ray Charles, Diana Krall, Nancy Wilson, George Benson, James Moody, John Scofield, Bobby Hutcherson, Jimmy Cobb, John McLaughlin, Larry Coryell, David Sanborn and many more.

Joey D. has received countless Jazz Journalist Association awards and other accolades worldwide, including being inducted into the inaugural Hammond Organ Hall of Fame in 2014, the Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame in 2016, as well as topping the Critics Polls in DownBeat Magazine eleven times over the past fifteen years and the Readers Polls every year since 2005. DeFrancesco also hosts a weekly program on SiriusXM Radio's Real Jazz channel titled "Organized."

Admission is free to both concerts, but there is a “pass the bucket.”

The series recieves its primary support from many organizations, foundations, businesses and individuals, and continues to take donations by check. They can be mailed to: Norwood Village Green Concert Series, 3 Bicknell Street, Norwood, NY 13668.

All contributions are tax deductible.

Donations are encouraged and needed.