In The Key Of The Universe (CD)
Joey DeFrancesco
Amoeba Review
08/31/2020
On his new record, soul jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco basks in the talents of the legendary Pharoah Sanders who performs on three of the ten tracks, already rounded out by an excellent trio that includes drummer Billy Hart. DeFrancesco holds his own with tracks like the lilting “Soul Perspective” and the meditative “A Path Through The Noise,” making it clear from the start with upbeat opener “Inner Being” that this is a celebration of spiritual jazz. The return of Sanders is truly a treat, perhaps especially on the recreation of his classic “The Creator Has A Master Plan.”