I was fortunate enough to be invited to Greggs house a few times in Agoura Hills...He's been over to my house..... watching our Christmas light show .Got to hold his Grammy!!....My wife and I..would go watch him perform..in Thousand Oaks.. and the other musicians he surrounded himself with ...were just so freaking amazing also! Just a Wonderful Talented Man!
The waaaaave! Yes. Inland empire. This specifically takes me back to Corona in 2000-2006. Age 7-14 for me playing my gameboy advance in a hot luxury car with my grandparents driving. Haha
About 4 years ago, I had a chance to listen to this song on iTunes and bought the album. After I've finished listening to this album, I was totally hooked to Gregg's style of music. I ended up buying all 12 albums of his on iTunes. Thanks Gregg.
Each ,Time , I heard this piece I’ve been in another story line of, Time, this always tho brings on such great memories of her it’s like here I am ,Time, stands in these keys or with in my mind of things gone by , with melodies on .
In each note, the unique style of the great musician is felt. From piano sound production to chords, rhythm, form, instrumentation.Each composition makes it clear that the legendary Gregg Karukas is playing!❤🎹👏👏👏
@@cliveclynick4667 You are absolutely right. Every note in the melodic line is logical, not to mention the chord sequences in harmony plus the perfect arrangement. This creates smoothness .
@@Pianist2565 ya as much as I love Brian Simpson--Greg has stolen my heart....his layering and melodic sens are incredible. Im going right back to the 70's to hear everything and much of it could have just as easily been released last week....
@@cliveclynick4667 I have the same feelings . Brian Simpson is more romantic in my opinion. But Greg 's music is timeless , as you correctly wrote . And it has a lot of melodic colors . Lately I 've been listening to Brian Culbertson . He brings a certain drive, which is sometimes necessary to get me started)) I never cease to wonder how many talented musicians there are, with their own individual approach to smooth jazz . But still Greg is unique…
love ya, man--no-one can touch that style and texturing....soon as I heard "Fly Away" I knew that you were in a whole other league.--just superb--thanks!!!!
yes ; Mr KARUKAS thank you from an algerian in africa who finds your music spooky thank you again we are waiting for you for a musical concert , you would by welcome in my country we like your music .
I AM A PIANO PLAYER ALL MY LIFE AND SINCE I START TO FOLLOW YOU LOVE EVERY ONE OF YOUR SONGS, I LOVE YOU AS A MUSICIAN AMIGO., YOUR TOUCH IS WONDERFUL, TASTY AND LOVEFULL. CONGRATULATIONS
I've been a fan of yours for a very long time your music helps me to unwind after a long day. Next year 2023 can you play at the Jazz in the garden down in Miami March 12,13 there's alot of jazz lovers down here hope to see you soon!
Wow, my favorite tune from you, period. Beats the original video. First heard it in 2001, and here's 2024, and still listen to it often. Still looking great man after so many years. Never seen a musician enjoy his own music so much, especially a24 year old music. Awesome indeed.
Hearing those licks with major 7 chords just makes the song so soothing and refreshing.Thanks for signing my CDs , Gregg , I enjoyed your concert at the Attucks theatre on Saturday, 1/7/2023.
Greg, you are a keyboard genius and a wonderful composer and arranger. You are my favourite jazz keyboard player by a country mile. I love all your works.
Love this. . . . We can't help but envision 'Nightshift', the very word, implies an employment scenario. However, with these sweet, skillful sounds and Gregg's inviting smile emanating for us 'live' from the studio, WHATEVER job it entails has GOT to be the most soothing, relaxing, hassle-free work environment EVER. Then again, using the iconic 1960s "The Twilight Zone" series as a stating point, 'Nightshift' could simply mean where we each 'park our minds' and flood them with varying degrees of thoughts of love, joy, beauty, comfort, TOTAL relaxation for a varying duration of time throughout the day. Time that is well spent par excellence. Can't wait for: 3:23 - 3:33 especially sweet; love it; absolutely love it. Gregg's nod of the head sez he likes it too, 3:33 - 3:35. There are a handful of other TH-cam channels playing / offering 'Nighshift;'. I am quite content and very glad I chose THIS one; it's from the SOURCE. . . . Meanwhile, how nice to read other listeners' Comments -- raves, mostly. Finally, 'Nightshift' 'hits all the right buttons' putting each who hears it in just the right mood. 'Happy Bastille Day' (14 July) from the heart to all! Now, how's THAT for an example of the mood-enhancing qualities of listening to 'Nightshift' ?!
I take your music with me when I'm out walking. It's just great listening to the fantastic beat. It keeps me moving along at a good pace. Thank you for sharing 😊❤.
Just great. One of the greatest from a smooth jazz genre, what fun you have uploaded this video I just wonder how this video does not have millions of views. Thank you and sorry for the bad English ...
Dear Gregg. You are one of the favorites in my list. Always making me journey to all those wonderful places your music takes me. Heart loving music of yours!!! 🎶💎❤️🙏
"jacquelineaule2186," "Always making me journey to all those wonderful places your music takes me" -- beautifully written and surely a soothing sentiment shared by 99.9% listening to 'Night Shift'.
Out of the 100s of Jazz artists I listen too as well as coming from a family full of musicians, Karukas is the only one that literally lifts the weight out of a room and actually changes what I smell when I play his music....always wanted to ask him how he grew up to understand the source of this gift. Love his sound!!
At 3:06 after the bridge part ends you can see Karukas's smile as he entered the third verse melody play ❤ I understand that language musically as an avid music listener and average musicians.
This melody just floats on those clouds of chords…sounds so effortless and free! Love the music, just discovered you scrolling thru the TH-cam right margin. Thank you!
What an awesome tune Greg. Heard this on a station in Medford Oregon Sunday morning smooth Jazz program when it was released. Loved it at first listen (not sight). Number 1? That has to make you feel incredible hearing it went to the top of the charts. I would have loved to see the look on your face then. Awesome stuff. : )
I was fortunate enough to be invited to Greggs house a few times in Agoura Hills...He's been over to my house..... watching our Christmas light show
.Got to hold his Grammy!!....My wife and I..would go watch him perform..in Thousand Oaks.. and the other musicians he surrounded himself with ...were just so freaking amazing also! Just a Wonderful Talented Man!
He's my favorite jazz musician would like to meet him
Hey Ed. Send me a message to keep in touch thru my website www.karukas.Com
This was my theme song when I worked the night shift at Costco
Really?
this is ma Jam, he is havin too much fun🙌🏾
Takes me back to listening to 94.7 ‘The Wave’ while growing up in So.Cal in the early 00s.
The waaaaave! Yes. Inland empire. This specifically takes me back to Corona in 2000-2006. Age 7-14 for me playing my gameboy advance in a hot luxury car with my grandparents driving. Haha
About 4 years ago, I had a chance to listen to this song on iTunes and bought the album. After I've finished listening to this album, I was totally hooked to Gregg's style of music. I ended up buying all 12 albums of his on iTunes. Thanks Gregg.
Great to see you performing Nightshift Gregg, love that tune!
This is my FRIDAY-AFTER-WORK-DRIVE-HOME-SONG!
I don't know what it is about his music but I can listen to him ALL-DAY-LONG!
Each ,Time , I heard this piece I’ve been in another story line of, Time, this always tho brings on such great memories of her it’s like here I am ,Time, stands in these keys or with in my mind of things gone by , with melodies on .
This is what SMOOTHJAZZ and great music is all albout :) Thanks GK !!!
So glad he posted this ... had no idea he LOOKS just like he PLAYS, expressions and all. Adds even more joy and sentiment to his music
Gracias Gregg por deleitarnos con esta genial y bellísima pieza ❤❤
In each note, the unique style of the great musician is felt. From piano sound production to chords, rhythm, form, instrumentation.Each composition makes it clear that the legendary Gregg Karukas is playing!❤🎹👏👏👏
he's every thing that smooth jazz should be...
@@cliveclynick4667 You are absolutely right. Every note in the melodic line is logical, not to mention the chord sequences in harmony plus the perfect arrangement. This creates smoothness .
@@Pianist2565 ya as much as I love Brian Simpson--Greg has stolen my heart....his layering and melodic sens are incredible. Im going right back to the 70's to hear everything and much of it could have just as easily been released last week....
@@cliveclynick4667 I have the same feelings . Brian Simpson is more romantic in my opinion. But Greg 's music is timeless , as you correctly wrote . And it has a lot of melodic colors . Lately I 've been listening to Brian Culbertson . He brings a certain drive, which is sometimes necessary to get me started)) I never cease to wonder how many talented musicians there are, with their own individual approach to smooth jazz . But still Greg is unique…
for exampl;e... th-cam.com/video/4dzYzkXVsoM/w-d-xo.html
Gregg, you’re one of my favorite pianists! Keep doing what you do brother🙏
Love that song. Brings me back to those NYC CD101.9 days
Sometimes it's hard to put into words how a song can make you feel... just let it take you to the best place you can imagine...
Well spoken
Favorite tune to Play when traveling to the Coast in Morro Bay, CA!!
❤HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GREGG KARUKAS ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! ! ❤
love ya, man--no-one can touch that style and texturing....soon as I heard "Fly Away" I knew that you were in a whole other league.--just superb--thanks!!!!
yes ; Mr KARUKAS thank you from an algerian in africa who finds your music spooky thank you again we are waiting for you for a musical concert , you would by welcome in my country we like your music .
THANKS FOR YOUR TALENT
AN YOUR MAGNÍFICA MUSICA
Thank you for the autograph cover. First cd I brought.
❤extraordinaire j en veux d autres
I absolutely love Gregg Karukas’ music. 🎶🎵🎼
I AM A PIANO PLAYER ALL MY LIFE AND SINCE I START TO FOLLOW YOU LOVE EVERY ONE OF YOUR SONGS, I LOVE YOU AS A MUSICIAN AMIGO., YOUR TOUCH IS WONDERFUL, TASTY AND LOVEFULL. CONGRATULATIONS
Love it. Thanks
thanks soo much Greg you make me happy when sad I wish I could play like you
Just hits the soul with color and laughter, yes it's a smiling song
I've been a fan of yours for a very long time your music helps me to unwind after a long day. Next year 2023 can you play at the Jazz in the garden down in Miami March 12,13 there's alot of jazz lovers down here hope to see you soon!
Such a beautiful smile. It's infectious.
Greg is one cool cat.been a fan for years.very good.😊😊😊
Wow, my favorite tune from you, period. Beats the original video. First heard it in 2001, and here's 2024, and still listen to it often. Still looking great man after so many years. Never seen a musician enjoy his own music so much, especially a24 year old music. Awesome indeed.
Liked it back then and still like it today Gregg…nice cha cha! Nice work Mike!
I love this music.
WOW just simply gorgeous to watch him live ......Gregg is definitely one of my favorites .
Great musician go gregg
Absolutely love his music
Gregg, I’ve always been a fan!!! Thank you for your killer songs!!!
Hearing those licks with major 7 chords just makes the song so soothing and refreshing.Thanks for signing my CDs , Gregg , I enjoyed your concert at the Attucks theatre on Saturday, 1/7/2023.
Greg, you are a keyboard genius and a wonderful composer and arranger. You are my favourite jazz keyboard player by a country mile. I love all your works.
Even though she's getting older, GK hasn't changed and continues to enjoy playing the piano.
Love this. . . . We can't help but envision 'Nightshift', the very word, implies an employment scenario. However, with these sweet, skillful sounds and Gregg's inviting smile emanating for us 'live' from the studio, WHATEVER job it entails has GOT to be the most soothing, relaxing, hassle-free work environment EVER.
Then again, using the iconic 1960s "The Twilight Zone" series as a stating point, 'Nightshift' could simply mean where we each 'park our minds' and flood them with varying degrees of thoughts of love, joy, beauty, comfort, TOTAL relaxation for a varying duration of time throughout the day. Time that is well spent par excellence.
Can't wait for: 3:23 - 3:33 especially sweet; love it; absolutely love it. Gregg's nod of the head sez he likes it too, 3:33 - 3:35.
There are a handful of other TH-cam channels playing / offering 'Nighshift;'. I am quite content and very glad I chose THIS one; it's from the SOURCE. . . . Meanwhile, how nice to read other listeners' Comments -- raves, mostly.
Finally, 'Nightshift' 'hits all the right buttons' putting each who hears it in just the right mood.
'Happy Bastille Day' (14 July) from the heart to all! Now, how's THAT for an example of the mood-enhancing qualities of listening to 'Nightshift' ?!
This song got me through college!! All those late nights writing papers and studying. Thank you Gregg for an awesome track
I take your music with me when I'm out walking. It's just great listening to the fantastic beat. It keeps me moving along at a good pace. Thank you for sharing 😊❤.
Just great. One of the greatest from a smooth jazz genre, what fun you have uploaded this video I just wonder how this video does not have millions of views. Thank you and sorry for the bad English ...
Speechless....Love this man! ❤❤❤
This song & "your sweet smile" inspired me to be a better pianist. Thank you Gregg! 👍❤️
De los pianistas que he escuchado, definitivamente, es el mas Melodioso y eso tiene, mucho de amor, sensualidad y un espacio interno armonioso.
GREGG ERES UNO DE MIS PIANISTAS PREFERIDO
FELICITACIONES
HAPPY 2023
SALUDOS DE
VIBRACIONES DESDE
LIMA PERU
I love this stuff..
When you enjoy being that damn good at what you do!...dude loves his job the smile is priceless!
Thank you ❤️❤️
This is amazing.
Dear Gregg. You are one of the favorites in my list. Always making me journey to all those wonderful places your music takes me. Heart loving music of yours!!! 🎶💎❤️🙏
"jacquelineaule2186," "Always making me journey to all those wonderful places your music takes me" -- beautifully written and surely a soothing sentiment shared by 99.9% listening to 'Night Shift'.
It seems to be something nostalgical ...awesome from Japan...
Out of the 100s of Jazz artists I listen too as well as coming from a family full of musicians, Karukas is the only one that literally lifts the weight out of a room and actually changes what I smell when I play his music....always wanted to ask him how he grew up to understand the source of this gift. Love his sound!!
Great
A masterpiece I love it
Hi Gregg Great stuff you need to come to Capetown to do a gig
Sooooo Awesome......i love it !!!!
The best
I l❤️ love Gregg Kaarukas 🎶 music keep it coming!
Awesome Song, direct to the heart!
I contribute my verbal respect to this artist. He has such talent that very few people on this earth seem to realise. ;)
Greg u r the best!! Love your fingers on the keyboard!❤❤
At 3:06 after the bridge part ends you can see Karukas's smile as he entered the third verse melody play ❤ I understand that language musically as an avid music listener and average musicians.
Mr GK gives me goosebumps whenever I listen to you...way t go my man !👌
G o o d Music
Good music
I so enjoy your music! Thanks for sharing - play on! Blessings!
Love "all" your CD's and music! Nice to hear your music one more time!
The best its great Φανταστικη η Μουσική σου Υπέροχη
Hi Gregg, good to see you. Thanks for the lift.Very enjoyable music.thanks. You look confident.
🎶Very light and cool music.🎶
You always have so much joy in playing, making it hard not to like!
Just amazing... I can't get enough of this master piece 😊
😎
Awesome!! I’m just attached to your music!! It is food to my inner soul!!!
I work the Night Shift. And this song brings a peaceful atmosphere in the working area
This melody just floats on those clouds of chords…sounds so effortless and free! Love the music, just discovered you scrolling thru the TH-cam right margin. Thank you!
Really enjoy your work Bro.
What an awesome tune Greg. Heard this on a station in Medford Oregon Sunday morning smooth Jazz program when it was released. Loved it at first listen (not sight). Number 1? That has to make you feel incredible hearing it went to the top of the charts. I would have loved to see the look on your face then. Awesome stuff. : )
That’s the stuff!
Love it
Amazingly beautiful. Thank you so much for uploading this.
Love this
I'm a fan of your wonderful music and even though the Sergio M. licks are sometimes played, it's great inspiration and healing music
Grande melodia, arranjos lindos, muito bom!!! [ Great melody, beautiful arrangements, very good!!!]
Good touch mate🎶😎✌️
Thank you!!
Masterpiece 👌
👏👏👏
Beautiful !!!
Eu estou arrepiado com tamanha habilidade e talento . Dom q vem de Deus . Maravilhoso 👏👏👏
Greg just love your work!
Still sounds gooooooood!!!!!
You are the best.
You have to be a genius to articula your vision though piano keys! So ordinary people can venture with you on these extraordinary adventures!
👍
I want to be a jazz musician as well :D
Feels like your in a park on a Sunday afternoon with a girl you love hasn’t happened to me in a while
collected all of GKs CD since first summer. Any new vibes for 2024?