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

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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