A Conversation with Jazz Great, Papa John DeFrancesco

I sat down with my dear friend, the great Hammond B3 organist, Papa John DeFrancesco.

When I first starting exploring the music scene in Phoenix, AZ after moving here in 2004, I came across this cool club called Bobby C's near downtown Phoenix.

On Sundays, they would serve the most amazing Southern food and they had Papa John and band playing jazz that I hadn't heard since I left New York City. Papa John, if you haven't already guessed, is the father of the great organist Joey DeFrancesco.

Papa John and I took to each other right away and he used to let me sit in and we became life long friends. When the drum chair opened up with his band, I got the call and we've been playing together ever since.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with this beautiful person and amazing jazz organist. He's a treasure and I'm honored to call him a friend and mentor.

Connect with Papa John DeFrancesco:

Personal Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/john.defrancesco3

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Papa-John-DeFrancesco-101631944618/

Papa John's CDs:

"Desert Heat" - https://amzn.to/2BXx9JF

"All in the Family" - https://amzn.to/39V5aH2

"Comin' Home" - https://amzn.to/3ibVnj4

"Big Shot" - https://amzn.to/33oo5sJ

"A Philadelphia Story" - https://amzn.to/2XrsFm6

"Hip Cake Walk" - https://amzn.to/3fC4nfH

"Walkin Uptown" - https://amzn.to/3keUMyz

"Jumpin'" - https://amzn.to/33ooiw1