Always loved this absolutely *_sizzling_* take on FMTTM of Joey's, along with the rest of his wonderful interpretations. *_"Rest in Peace Joey D and thank you for the beautiful mood that lives on"_*
The master. RIP. Not only have we lost possibly who had been the greatest living jazz organist, but also a fine vocalist, trumpeter and sax player. Very sad.
Studied all the Greats well! Jimmy Smith, Richard Groove Holmes, Bro Jack McDuff, Jimmy McGriff, Shirley Scott, Earl Grant, Dr Lonnie Smith and the list is too long to mention everyone. But we give you credit & appreciate your respect given to the true masters & creators of this science & art form!
(Obviously) the version of this popular tune that JdF is 'quoting' with his big-band comping finale, and with our guitarist's slight nod to Freddie Greene, is our great Lord, Count Basie. Basie's accompaniment of Sinatra on this tune (I hope [but think not] arranged by a young Quincy Jones) was state of the art in 1960 or whenever it was recorded...
Keep Joey's shit coming out, whoever is doing this, it's fantastic !! Joey was a phenomenon and it is right to let the world see more of his Italo-american love for black music ....
This is a thing, You could play. Be Bop , Standards, Blues- Rock the place -it never gets Heavier than this-The organ player is doing double duty . AI gonna carry this-WHY?
One of my top favorite organist ever! 1. Jimmy Smith, 2. Joey De Francesco, 3. Don Patterson, 4. Grooves Holmes, 5. Brother Jack McDuff. Joey.....RIP too soon!