Dorothy was my dearest friend. This was one of my favorites. She took me under her wing and always insisted that I sing wherever she was playing. I was honored and loved her so for genrosity and musical genius. I was fortunate to perform with her at 1996 Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. I have never seen or heard the performance. I know it was aired on NPR but I understand they don't keep the tapes. But I know there is someone with a copy. Now that would be a great christmas gift.
she played my club in San Francisco.. she tore it up. alot of people never heard of her... she's the best for me. plays ballads that'll make you cry... RIP Dorothy... we had a lot of fun.
See her today for the first time! Don't think I ever saw a woman performing so powerfully. She easily rocks and rules the entire stage. I'm truly impressed!!
I must thank Clint Eastwood and Martin Scorses for that beautiful "piano blues" movie, otherwise I would have never heard of this Lady. I have been listening to jazz for about 30 years..how is it possible I have never heard of her? Why has she been neglected the deserving fame and popularity that many undeserving musicians enjoyed?
Because sometimes turned into being an entertainer than a pianist, secondly being a woman. The last point I would make is she did not have a Norman Grantz fighting for her.
She is as speedy, smooth and dynamic as Peterson and as quirky as Monk, meaning the highest musicianship. Moreover, she easily transcends musical genre.
She is amazing. Thank God for modern technology so I can finally see a performance. I can remember my Aunt Delia Fitchard Lightford speaking about her first cousin in Chicago.
i have just listened to D D playing a boogie brilliantly and and I have been listening to jazz etc 50 yrs at least and this is only the second time I have heard her knowing who it is phenominal
I had never heard of Dorothy Donegan until I was checking out various versions of Caravan tonight, and came across hers.... I'm very sorry I didn't know about her before.
I have always loved "The Flight of the Bumble Bee". Dorothy makes it even better than I have ever heard. She is so much fun! Check out those legs as well as the fingers! She just goes to town. I love her!! SYLVIA - FL - 11/19/2018
What a show-woman!! I swear she must have the strength of 10 men in EACH FINGER! Have you ever seen anyone who enjoyed playing the piano more??? (Not including Garner, of course.) But as far as entertaining an audience with piano playing, she has to be the greatest, don't you think?
I inherited one of her albums, "Donnybrook with Donegan," from the collection of my late father. It's still in my library. But there was nothing like her in a live concert. I caught her in New York in the late 1980s/early 1990s as part of the jazz festivals organized by George Wein at Carnegie Hall and was totally blown away. Expected a jazz concert, but was entertained by a show.
Aren't you lucky , me I'm in my eighties now & have only come across Dorethy . It was lucky for me , I'm just blown away by her style of piano playing , the best I've ever heard . I'll have to do with what I can find on uTube . I'd love to know the story of her " Irish name " may she R. I. P.
fantastic, no words are sufficient to describe her. I understand she was friend of Art Tatum, anybody got a video of them playing together? thanks for posting.
You have written my exact thoughts, all the way from the Eastwood film, to your last words. Astonishing talent? Why was I wasting my time in 1979 when I should have been at this concert?! If only I had known. Modern musicians - the pop variety - are sooooooo lame compared to this woman.
Great women performers got pushed aside in favor of male performers. How many black females got mainstream acceptance in her generation? (before 1945). Maybe one or two? Dorothy was a fully classically trained concert pianist who couldn’t get work and said she started doing night club gigs to earn a living and support her child.
Dorothy was my dearest friend. This was one of my favorites. She took me under her wing and always insisted that I sing wherever she was playing. I was honored and loved her so for genrosity and musical genius. I was fortunate to perform with her at 1996 Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. I have never seen or heard the performance. I know it was aired on NPR but I understand they don't keep the tapes. But I know there is someone with a copy. Now that would be a great christmas gift.
Was it her presumed race that kept her from being more internationally known/accepted or just exposure, in your opinion?
she played my club in San Francisco.. she tore it up. alot of people never heard of her... she's the best for me. plays ballads that'll make you cry... RIP Dorothy... we had a lot of fun.
kimballs? saw her there - UNFORGETTABLE.
She embodies Jazz. ‘Nuff said.🙌👏❤️🌹j.
she was the greatest I've ever seen. Unforgettable her Vienna concerts in Jazzland.....
RIP Dorothy
See her today for the first time! Don't think I ever saw a woman performing so powerfully. She easily rocks and rules the entire stage. I'm truly impressed!!
I must thank Clint Eastwood and Martin Scorses for that beautiful "piano blues" movie, otherwise I would have never heard of this Lady.
I have been listening to jazz for about 30 years..how is it possible I have never heard of her? Why has she been neglected the deserving fame and popularity that many undeserving musicians enjoyed?
Because sometimes turned into being an entertainer than a pianist, secondly being a woman. The last point I would make is she did not have a Norman Grantz fighting for her.
Genius! unbelievable unique!
She is as speedy, smooth and dynamic as Peterson and as quirky as Monk, meaning the highest musicianship. Moreover, she easily transcends musical genre.
Dorothy Donegan was a monster of a pianist , I was lucky enough to see her twice in the 1990s when she came to Boston.
One of a kind!!
She's on fire ....😎
i am.... spellbound! i love it how she gave it her all - to the point she could barely keep her wig on! you go girl!
Now that's something special. What talent!!! Bravo Miss Donegan!!
this is why i love youtube, thank god i was able to see and hear this
She is amazing. Thank God for modern technology so I can finally see a performance. I can remember my Aunt Delia Fitchard Lightford speaking about her first cousin in Chicago.
Never seen a woman play piano like her . Amazing !!!!!!
i have just listened to D D playing a boogie brilliantly and and I have been listening to jazz etc 50 yrs at least and this is only the second time I have heard her knowing who it is phenominal
The clubs/curcuit where great talents like Miss Donegan's were honed no longer exist, so, we may never see such ORIGINAL talent again.
That lady had SO MUCH ENERGY!!!!
Insane!
Thanks Dorothy. Truly amazing talent. So exciting.
So much fun to see and listen too! She was nonstop entertainment.
Man! That was a workout! I'M sweating!
Amazing endurance AND skill.
WOW...WWOOOWW LOST FOR WORDS!!
I had never heard of Dorothy Donegan until I was checking out various versions of Caravan tonight, and came across hers.... I'm very sorry I didn't know about her before.
I have always loved "The Flight of the Bumble Bee". Dorothy makes it even better than I have ever heard.
She is so much fun! Check out those legs as well as the fingers! She just goes to town. I love her!!
SYLVIA - FL - 11/19/2018
What a show-woman!! I swear she must have the strength of 10 men in EACH FINGER! Have you ever seen anyone who enjoyed playing the piano more??? (Not including Garner, of course.) But as far as entertaining an audience with piano playing, she has to be the greatest, don't you think?
Beyond any doubt!
@@cockpit001 She is one of greatest women piano players. SYLVIA - FL 11/19/2018
I was on this concert the best in my life she sign the record what i have just buy before the concert
I am the happyst man in the world
She shreds that piano.
Excitement don't get more exciting than this.
I inherited one of her albums, "Donnybrook with Donegan," from the collection of my late father. It's still in my library. But there was nothing like her in a live concert. I caught her in New York in the late 1980s/early 1990s as part of the jazz festivals organized by George Wein at Carnegie Hall and was totally blown away. Expected a jazz concert, but was entertained by a show.
Aren't you lucky , me I'm in my eighties now & have only come across Dorethy . It was lucky for me , I'm just blown away by her style of piano playing , the best I've ever heard . I'll have to do with what I can find on uTube .
I'd love to know the story of her " Irish name " may she R. I. P.
How wonderful to see Ms. Dorothy Donegan playing! If you like this you might like the album "Dorothy Romps".
Wheeew.....respect. Dang...
What a girl, bravo Dorothy! Temperament, wit and charme!
Браво!!!
fantastic, no words are sufficient to describe her. I understand she was friend of Art Tatum, anybody got a video of them playing together? thanks for posting.
I would love to see her perform this at a public piano in an airport or train station.
The sublime against the mundane.
DAMN.
If we had to go back in time a lot of people wouldn't bother playing the piano...
❤
when i grow up i want to play like her...
+smedly's speak easy Me too. I idolize her. It was fun being in her presence. She was so real, and a GENIUS!
You have written my exact thoughts, all the way from the Eastwood film, to your last words. Astonishing talent? Why was I wasting my time in 1979 when I should have been at this concert?! If only I had known. Modern musicians - the pop variety - are sooooooo lame compared to this woman.
💜🏹
Geez.. did she create the piano !?!?! LOL. Incredible.
god can she play just found her what a woman
como no la conocía. que Genio..!!
thanks i love this so much therese
Bravo
OH very good!!!.
Thank you for upload＾＾.
Holy Jesus.
💃🏿
Wow!
шедеврально!
5:35 - 5:50 :-) yes!!
whew!!!!!!
You were a lucky man! I hope someone got a copy of the concert for you.
Why is there no such people here these days?
Qu'elle énergie .
Amazing to say the least elton couldn't touch this with a stick:)
Elton wouldn't touch it without a stick.😂
U ... 'n ... me.... BOTH... LEON!!!
1:08
#GirlCanBoogieWoogie ;-) #ricoSacto @ricoSacto
Is it Chevy Chase on the drums?
Great women performers got pushed aside in favor of male performers. How many black females got mainstream acceptance in her generation? (before 1945). Maybe one or two? Dorothy was a fully classically trained concert pianist who couldn’t get work and said she started doing night club gigs to earn a living and support her child.
A VV OOOOOO EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Do you know anything about her family?
o a e tobetsa
She shreds that piano.
Why is there no such people here these days?