John DeFrancesco
American jazz organist and vocalist (1940–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Papa" John DeFrancesco (September 12, 1940 – June 25, 2024) was an American jazz organist and vocalist, and father of Joey DeFrancesco and Johnny DeFrancesco.[1] DeFrancesco died on June 25, 2024, at the age of 83.[2]
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Background information | |
Birth name | John Jasper DeFrancesco |
Born | (1940-09-12)September 12, 1940 |
Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | June 25, 2024(2024-06-25) (aged 83) |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Hammond B3 |
Years active | 1960s–2024 |
Labels | Savant Records |
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