With 40, Joey DeFrancesco—the world’s foremost contemporary jazz organist—heralds his fortieth birthday by presiding over a trio session that is typically dexterous and engaging from start to inish.On the other hand, simply hearing DeFrancesco in his element, leading a polished and enterprising trio, is quite a pleasurable experience in and of itself. On this studio date, recorded in June 2011, two months after he turned forty, DeFrancesco is as brilliant as ever, and is steadfastly supported at every twist and turn by drummer Ramon Banda and guitarist Rick Zunigar. Zunigar also adds a second solo voice, his laidback guitar in marked contrast to DeFrancesco’s ebullient keyboards (the plural is necessary because the leader plays the classic Hammond B-3 on some numbers, the innovative digitally-designed Numa—especially created for him by Studiologic—on others; Pete Fallico’s liner notes don’t disclose which).
Tracklist:1 Donny's Tune 5:06
2 Ashley Blue 7:01
3 Gloria 5:48
4 One Hundred Ways 9:09
5 I've Got A Woman 7:15
6 V & G 6:21
7 Life Is Good 6:39
8 Bluz 'N' 3 6:12
9 Caruso 5:43
Personnel: Joey DeFrancesco (organ); Rick Zunigar (guitar); Ramon Banda (drums, percussion)
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