Joey DeFrancesco, the American jazz trumpeter, and occasional singer passed away at the age of 51. Joey’s death news came as a shock to everyone. The death news of Joey was shared by his wife on social media. Ever since then social media has been flooded with tributes for the late trumpeter. But how did Joey DeFrancesco die?
Read ahead to know more about Joey DeFrancesco and his sudden demise.
Who was Joey DeFrancesco?
Joey DeFrancesco was popular as a jazz trumpeter from America. He was also known for being an occasional singer and a saxophonist. During his musical career, he had about 30 albums coming under his name. He also worked as a sideman alongside some other artists like Miles Davis, Houston Person and John McLaughlin, and more.
Joey was a part of a family that had a musical heritage. His grandfather Joseph DeFrancesco was a jazz musician too. Further, his father John DeFrancesco was an organist and popular musician. Even Joey began his career at a young age.
Joey DeFrancesco dies at the age of 51
Joey DeFrancesco leaving a great musical heritage behind him has left for his heavenly abode. The news about his death came recently on social media where his wife and manager broke the sad news to all. Joey DeFrancesco was 51 years old when he died.
Though, his wife shared the news of his death on social. She didn’t reveal the cause of his death. However, post the sad news about the demise of Joey, his loved ones and fans have been missing the jazz trumpeter.
Netizens pay tribute to Joey DeFrancesco on social media
Joey DeFrancesco’s untimely demise has certainly left a void in the music industry. While social media is having tributes for the late jazz trumpeter. Fans of Joey have extended their heartfelt condolences to the family of the jazz artist.
Meanwhile, his colleagues and known ones too have paid tribute to him. While they have also remembered the great jazz artist for his dedication and his great work. Not to forget, now after Joey, his family has his wife Gloria DeFrancesco, and daughter who is Ashley Blue DeFrancesco.