"They Can't Take That Away From Me" - Kenny Banks Jr. - 2019 American Pianists Awards

"They Can't Take That Away From Me" by George Gershwin
September 29, 2018
The Premiere Series provides the first live juried performances of the five 2019 American Pianists Awards finalists. Over the course of five months, each finalist makes an initial appearance on stage at The Jazz Kitchen, located on College Avenue in Indianapolis, IN.
Musicians:
Kenny Banks Jr., piano
Nick Tucker, bass
Kenny Phelps, drums
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[@toneyam3643]

Man, I don't know who you are but your creativity and the way you feel it is worthy of a standing ovation.

[@kombinator420]

Amazing performance. I am keep coming back to listen these men. And they never dissapoint.

[@ajimenez7872]

Wow I’m so glad I came across this piece. That piano comes out alive and the rest of the accompaniment not overpowering the piano, but instead it’s just in sync, beautiful to hear.

[@user-bh1fo2wg1g]

He’s great inspiring, have to get back to practicing

[@robertbloem1833]

Great musicians !

[@donnadehardt5728]

Love this. Love all 3 guys. I wish I had been there live.

[@inklesswells]

Coming to this three years late, and even knowing who won, I'm floored that this guy didn't.

[@apaPianists]

It's always a tough decision at the end of every competition. It's important to remember the winner is chosen based on their performances across the entire Awards, not just one set.
But even without winning, Kenny and the other 2019 laureates got to perform for livesteam and in-person audiences at some gorgeous venues; performed solos, trios, with a vocalist, and a jazz ensemble; and of course, received a $20,000 cash prize for being a finalist.
Make no mistake, Kenny's talent was and continues to be well appreciated.

[@gcats2166]

What a talented trio!!! LOVE THEM

[@antonshein4445]

Очень талантливый пианист! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Emeless]

Delicious!

[@user-os9hk1kw6l]

Woooo

[@lhlongo]

Quando será que o brasileiro terá a capacidade de pegar uma música brasileira de 1937 e fazer assim?!!!

[@CedricsMom]

Sounds like Dixie Chicken by Little Feat. Although it's not.