Johnny DeFrancesco (born January 18, 1965) is an American

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. He is the son of organist 'Papa' John DeFrancesco, and the brother of organist Joey DeFrancesco.

Biography

DeFrancesco grew up outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. By the time he was 14, he was already performing in local Philadelphia jazz clubs with his father. At the age of 18 DeFrancesco had achieved recognition on the Philadelphia scene for his blues vocals and guitar playing. In 1997, DeFrancesco joined the faculty of

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in Boston, Massachusetts where he taught a number of notable guitarists including

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. He currently resides in Philadelphia, and performs with his group the Johnny DeFrancesco Power Trio. He has worked with Duke Jethro,

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, Luther Tucker, Johnny Heartsman, and Ike Turner.

Discography

As leader/co-leader

* ''A Tribute To B.B. King's 'Live At The Regal' '' (Ton A'Chopps, 2017) - with Duke Jethro * ''The DeFrancesco Brothers'' (Vectordisc #016, 2011) - with Joey DeFrancesco * ''I Saw It Comin' '' (Vectordisc #010, 2009) - with guest: Joey DeFrancesco * ''Power Trio Live!'' (Horseplay, 2000) * ''Make A Move'' (Ton A'Chopps, 1995)

As sideman

* "Papa" John DeFrancesco - ''A Philadelphia Story'' ( Savant, 2011) * "Papa" John DeFrancesco - ''Walking Uptown'' (Savant, 2004) * "Papa" John DeFrancesco - ''Jumpin' '' (Savant, 2003) * "Papa" John DeFrancesco - ''Hip Cake Walk'' ( HighNote, 2001) *

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- ''Places'' ( Fahrenheit, 1999) * "Papa" John DeFrancesco - ''Doodlin ( Muse, 1993)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Defrancesco, Johnny 1965 births Living people American blues guitarists American male guitarists Berklee College of Music faculty Musicians from Philadelphia 20th-century American guitarists 20th-century American male musicians