This is perfect Stride playing. And I mean PERFECT. No hysterical fancy runs stuff à la Art Tatum, butchering the flow of the tune every 5-10 seconds for whatever reason known only to Art himself, no fancy overbusiness à la Oscar P., just the wonderful, feet tapping straight Stride with passing tenths and a great impro on top.
Anyone who says the two greatest pianists of our time butchered notes needs their head examined...yes this is a lovely piece with no airs and graces but I'm dumbfounded
Chris is my cousin and he is the Best Jazz Pianist I have ever heard. I love his music and for many years I have been In several Theatrical Musicals. Music 🎶 makes us Happy and I could never live without it!!! Christopher, thank you for sharing your Amazing Music 🎼 with the World, I love you Cousin. Maryann. 🤗
@@ChrisDawsonMusicthis is so beautiful! I loved your arrangement! And your beautiful playing and technique. Is there a music sheet for this? Many thanks
Good ears...those are all great players. I've always loved Teddy Wilson's music. He's the main pianist that helped bridge me from ragtime to swing music as a teen (along with Fats Waller, Art Tatum and Nat Cole). As far as my solo playing, I'd also say that Hank Jones has been a huge influence. His 1950's Lp "Have You Met Hank Jones" is one of my all time desert island recordings for sure.
Ive never been more jealous of bigger hands than at this current moment. THE CONSTANT 10THS ON THE LEFT HAND DRIVES ME INSANE WITH HOW EASY YOU MAKE IT SOUND 😭
I love how you adjust your glasses at 2:12 and never miss a beat! Very clean and elegant playing - which is difficult to do consistently with stride - reminds me of Dick Hyman's playing. I've got your stride Christmas recording and absolutely love it.
I have enjoyed your You Tube posts for years. I just discovered this one. I once commented of your rendition of Puttin on the Ritz, that you won't see a better more precise left hand than that and then boom! along comes your masterful interpretation of this classic. Your technique is marvelous. Too marvelous for words. Excuse the corny allusion but I couldn't resist!
I play simple pop and ballad music , lately interested and learning jazz, I wish you were my teacher, Your version is so very beautiful, blessed to hear it
You....are.....THE MAN!!!!!!!!!!! I adore your playing! Could anything be better or classier or more perfect than this ultra-refined and cool stride version of "All of Me"? For this and your equally wonderful stride take on "Putting on the Ritz," I am your fan forever! What I wouldn't give to be able to play the piano like you! All love and best regards to you, and many thanks for your superb music making!
astounding. I always missed listening to stride piano (I guess its never too late to train again) and now hearing it with such quality, feeling, new technology is just refreshing. Unfortunately some others love to play super fast but then when they pull out a tune like this they just cannot do it or excuse themselves saying its too old, or that classics aren't played anymore, and its sad because there are so many gems herein. Thanks for bringing happiness and many other emotions to all of us through your music.
Started learning "All of me" a week ago. I'm a beginner, so everything is a challenge for me. That's what I get for starting to take piano lessons after 30, but it is so much fun! This video shows what can be done with something I will hopefully be able to play with two hands, soon enough :-) Thanks Chris! Hope you will get to making more videos eventually. I know, life is busy and it is a good thing.
I loved it Chris. You are really good at this. I'm crazy about this song. I'm trying to make the move from classical to jazz and it has it's challenges. You have to almost relearn the piano as the styles are night and day. Thanks.
No idea how to start learning this. My fav song, amazing arrangement, crazy technique. How does one resist clicking on the replay button over and over again?!?! :)
I like how you have taken the styles of the jazz greats and kind of incorporated it into your playing. I never could stand art tatums overuse of his runs up and down the keyboard. You do it sparingly and sounds fresh.
Thank you Chris for being one of my inspirations!. I read somewhere that it toke you years to master those tenths. I can reach them, but I lose grip when the tempo goes higher. Listening and playing like the masters like Earl Hines or Fats helps our ear and way of playing develop. If you could share any tips for playing those tenths that would be great ( if not, that's fine as well) because I'm happy to learn a lot and being inspired so again, many thanks! Eeco.
Hey Pamela, Thanks for checking out this clip and the kind words. I'm so glad that you're posting your own music here on YT. It's great to hear you again. You sound wonderful and I look forward to more of your videos. (and don't worry about 10ths...they're overrated :-)
Wonderful. I actually did meet Hank Jones once. Your style is so very clear. I thank you, particularly, for presenting Russian Fantasy, where you finally display one of the great running Fatsisms - those famous descending chord trills at the top of the keyboard. Those have been dogging me since ... well, a long time. I met Teddy too, but much too briefly.
I've been reading a transcription but my god that left hand! I have no troubles with Mapple Leaf Rag, but this? This I can't! This is trully an amazing performance!
Thanks for the comment. I've just kind of trained my left hand over many years, until the point it just started to feel comfortable. It's not as easy for my right hand, as tenths aren't as frequently used.
The two most important things I've done to develop my playing have been to listen closely (in a very concentrated way) to the musicians I want to emulate, then sit down at the piano, close my eyes, and try to play like them. Listen, then Play. Over years, this has served me. Note for note transcriptions of jazz performances have also been valuable, as well as playing in group situations...hopefully with better players then myself so I can learn from them.
While there are so many more wonderful pianists to name, these are some of my very favorites, in rough chronological order: Earl Hines, Teddy Wilson, Nat Cole, Hank Jones, Sonny Clark, Bill Evans, Lennie Tristano, Paul Bley, Alan Broadbent and Larry Goldings. How about yourself?
This is perfect Stride playing. And I mean PERFECT. No hysterical fancy runs stuff à la Art Tatum, butchering the flow of the tune every 5-10 seconds for whatever reason known only to Art himself, no fancy overbusiness à la Oscar P., just the wonderful, feet tapping straight Stride with passing tenths and a great impro on top.
Hi Mike, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!
Anyone who says the two greatest pianists of our time butchered notes needs their head examined...yes this is a lovely piece with no airs and graces but I'm dumbfounded
Bro has that goober opinion
@@anthonyaustin1375Some people don't like excessive shredding and that's ok.
@@tutentyp6934 ...think you responded in a proper manner I should take a leaf out of your book
Chris is my cousin and he is the Best Jazz Pianist I have ever heard. I love his music and for many years I have been In several Theatrical Musicals. Music 🎶 makes us Happy and I could never live without it!!! Christopher, thank you for sharing your Amazing Music 🎼 with the World, I love you Cousin. Maryann. 🤗
your version of this song might be my favorite thing on earth.
That's super nice - Thanks.
I cant think of any any pianist who can play the stride like you .. its like being on a rollercoaster when I hear your version of All of me !!
@@ChrisDawsonMusicthis is so beautiful! I loved your arrangement! And your beautiful playing and technique. Is there a music sheet for this? Many thanks
Good ears...those are all great players.
I've always loved Teddy Wilson's music. He's the main pianist that helped bridge me from ragtime to swing music as a teen (along with Fats Waller, Art Tatum and Nat Cole).
As far as my solo playing, I'd also say that Hank Jones has been a huge influence. His 1950's Lp "Have You Met Hank Jones" is one of my all time desert island recordings for sure.
I took piano lessons with Chris when I was younger. Best teacher I've had. Glad to see him still swinging.
Magic!
Thanks so much!
Simply Cookin! I can't begin to imagine the years of practice and endless passion that went into this.
Ive never been more jealous of bigger hands than at this current moment. THE CONSTANT 10THS ON THE LEFT HAND DRIVES ME INSANE WITH HOW EASY YOU MAKE IT SOUND 😭
Wonderful Jazz's version of this great classical "All of me" by One Artiste master: Chris Dawson....********. Thanks so much Chris
Thank you so much, Francois!
@@ChrisDawsonMusic Thanks for your answear, i like this original Jazz piano's play....*** Thank you again
Absolutely beautiful!
Thanks Vincent.
I love how you adjust your glasses at 2:12 and never miss a beat! Very clean and elegant playing - which is difficult to do consistently with stride - reminds me of Dick Hyman's playing. I've got your stride Christmas recording and absolutely love it.
Dear Chris YOU are the best on TH-cam, no one plays so pleasant and clear like you do, a True Artist.
🍀💗🙂💫🍀 fantastisch ❤❤❤
Thank you!
May be the greatest living jazz pianist with respect to his time, his touch, and the unbridled lyricism of his lines. PLEASE POST MORE VIDEOS.
Love it. master player !!
Marvelous!!! The fingers are dancing!!!
Wonderful
Thanks!
Chris you're amazing. Thanks for so much inspiration over the years
great, thanks from another pianist
Hi Tom, Thanks!
Bela execução, amei!!!🤩
Veramente da ascoltare sempre
Un gioiello, grazie Mr Dawson,
Beautiful version, my favourite,
Thanks 🎶💙
Thanks so much Angelo. Much appreciated!
This should have a billion views from me alone!
Thank you so much!
I have enjoyed your You Tube posts for years. I just discovered this one. I once commented of your rendition of Puttin on the Ritz, that you won't see a better more precise left hand than that and then boom! along comes your masterful interpretation of this classic. Your technique is marvelous. Too marvelous for words. Excuse the corny allusion but I couldn't resist!
Simply amazing. I'd love one day to be able to play the piano like that. I guess at 21 I've still got a few years to learn yet!
Another top-notch rendition from Chris Dawson. Conrgats and full respect from me.
Thanks so much Gustavo!
@@ChrisDawsonMusic I´ve no idea how many times I watched this video. All I know is that I like it more and more each time.
Proud to share the name lol. You are awesome!
Thanks Chris...so sorry for the late reply! Yes, I think we each had parents with good taste in names :-)
Excellently played
I play simple pop and ballad music , lately interested and learning jazz, I wish you were my teacher, Your version is so very beautiful, blessed to hear it
Fantastic. What a master in stride piano.
If you want to a good day listen to Chris Dawson! Bravo! Brilliant! Thanks a lot for your videos.
Thanks so much Javier for the kind words. Much appreciated!
My grandpa, now 92, is also so happy with your music and so is my girlfriend. Thanks again. Maestro...!
Absolutely wonderful rendition, thank you so much for this performance the excitement and feel in your playing is infectious
You....are.....THE MAN!!!!!!!!!!! I adore your playing! Could anything be better
or classier or more perfect than this ultra-refined and cool stride version of "All of Me"? For this and your equally wonderful stride take on "Putting on the Ritz," I am your fan forever! What I wouldn't give to be able to play the piano like you! All love and best regards to you, and many thanks for your superb music making!
Wonderful! And the speed and precision of your left hand, just amazing. And then there's the tenths, of course! :)
Thank you - glad you enjoyed it.
How many times have I played this masterpiece, looks so easy, the video view is also perfect. I vitamin pill if you are low.
Bel hommage à Teddy Wilson, l’impeccable.
Yes, Teddy was in my thoughts and is one of my all time favorite pianists. Thank you.
This is such a warm arrangement-Really nice to listen to. Fabulous playing, of course.
Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed it.
oh man, you are high level. congrats !
Word Up Chris!
Ahh, awesome. Thanks!
Wonderful ✨thank for sharing
Great, great rendition.Thank you so much.
lo he escuchado como unas 100 veces , increible ,mejor version lejooooss!!! felicidades !!
Muchas gracias! Estoy feliz de que te guste.
astounding. I always missed listening to stride piano (I guess its never too late to train again) and now hearing it with such quality, feeling, new technology is just refreshing. Unfortunately some others love to play super fast but then when they pull out a tune like this they just cannot do it or excuse themselves saying its too old, or that classics aren't played anymore, and its sad because there are so many gems herein. Thanks for bringing happiness and many other emotions to all of us through your music.
Beautiful. Just beautiful.
Totally Fab! 👍🏼
Astonishing performance. I love it !!!
Love it! Clean. Swinging. A wealth of techniques and licks to learn.
Nice playing Dawson!!!
Awesome - thanks!
Loving it, a great arrangement and beautifully played, superb.
I appreciate the comment - thank you!
So refined , classy & technical !! Brilliant .....
This is so good!!!
I'm glad you like it - thanks!
Super!hi from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Wow, I'm happy this video found you so many miles away. Thanks.
Started learning "All of me" a week ago. I'm a beginner, so everything is a challenge for me.
That's what I get for starting to take piano lessons after 30, but it is so much fun!
This video shows what can be done with something I will hopefully be able to play with two hands, soon enough :-)
Thanks Chris! Hope you will get to making more videos eventually. I know, life is busy and it is a good thing.
I loved it Chris. You are really good at this. I'm crazy about this song. I'm trying to make the move from classical to jazz and it has it's challenges. You have to almost relearn the piano as the styles are night and day. Thanks.
Perfect!Stylishly!
Thanks so much.
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Wow ! Love it ! Great toe tapper =;) Thanks Chris for posting .
Incredible! Some of those moves are so awesome.
That's nice of you - Thanks
Your version is simple with an straightforward, soul-tickling, authentic playing.
Nice...thanks!
I can dance , love your version soooou much
Awesome, thanks - glad it moves you.
Nasty piece of work! :-) Nice touch too. Thanx
Thanks!
So good 😎✨✨✨🎹♥️
wow Chris !!! wonderful
I appreciate that - Thanks.
Chris you are the master of stride. My favourite pianist
Tim, I really appreciate your kind words. Thanks.
Congratulations Chris. Sounds incredible.
Thanks for your comment Federico.
I can always tell a Teddy Wilson fan from his playing
Funny seeing you here. So true though.... Why are you gae?
@@emperor1e 😂😂😂
Yes, Wilson's been an influence since I was in high school. Nice to hear from another Teddy Wilson fan.
Smokin smooth!!! Beautiful! I love it!
Chris is perhaps the most precise stride player alive today.
Thanks - and I like your channel!
@@ChrisDawsonMusic that makes my day. Would love to have you on for my upcoming “How Jazz Works: Stride” if you are game?
Tooo beautiful cover,
Thanks
Wow!! I'm learning so much from watching your playing, great ideas that I'm eager to try out for myself. And an amazing performance!!
You are very lucky to be able to sprawl a tenth so easily, I could really use that kind of spread...
Beautiful stride and you swing it really sweetly... Great version.
No idea how to start learning this. My fav song, amazing arrangement, crazy technique. How does one resist clicking on the replay button over and over again?!?! :)
A truly fine and moving interpretation. Many thanks.
I like how you have taken the styles of the jazz greats and kind of incorporated it into your playing. I never could stand art tatums overuse of his runs up and down the keyboard. You do it sparingly and sounds fresh.
also your tempo yields an enjoyable listening experience
Thank you Chris for being one of my inspirations!. I read somewhere that it toke you years to master those tenths. I can reach them, but I lose grip when the tempo goes higher. Listening and playing like the masters like Earl Hines or Fats helps our ear and way of playing develop. If you could share any tips for playing those tenths that would be great ( if not, that's fine as well) because I'm happy to learn a lot and being inspired so again, many thanks!
Eeco.
I love that swing !
really love this. enjoyed every minute, and i sure need the boost today.
Thanks for the boost!
A CRY OF BRAVO!! ALL OF US!!
I listened your playing hundred times,
I emailed you if you can share your arrangement in PDF with me if possible.
Thanks
Sound great Chris!!
Thank you!
This is amazing version of the song...
wonderful playing Chris!
Great!Very good!
Awesome, thanks Antonio.
I totally respect that. Bloody good, so it is...
Yup! I hear Teddy Wilson in all those parallel 10ths. Great stuff.
WOWOWOWOW! Bravo!
Awesome, really digging the stride feel of it!
Hey Pamela,
Thanks for checking out this clip and the kind words.
I'm so glad that you're posting your own music here on YT. It's great to hear you again. You sound wonderful and I look forward to more of your videos.
(and don't worry about 10ths...they're overrated :-)
Wonderful.
I actually did meet Hank Jones once. Your style is so very clear. I thank you, particularly, for presenting Russian Fantasy, where you finally display one of the great running Fatsisms - those famous descending chord trills at the top of the keyboard. Those have been dogging me since ... well, a long time.
I met Teddy too, but much too briefly.
Excellent interpretation. Congratulations for your performance.
Thank you for the nice
comment!
Wow i so like him play ..so good
Thank you!
Amazing... this video deserve 10M views
Dear Chris Dawson.
can i ask you.
where can i buy your sheetmusic?
Thanks
One of my masters
Your playing makes me feel happy inside ...
Terrific playing, I like so much your lines, the tempo is perfect :) great lesson!
Made my day!!
Cool, thanks Rich for the comment.
I've been reading a transcription but my god that left hand! I have no troubles with Mapple Leaf Rag, but this? This I can't!
This is trully an amazing performance!
I'm honored you would play this. Thanks.
omg. how do u even reach those tenths T_T
Thanks for the comment.
I've just kind of trained my left hand over many years, until the point it just started to feel comfortable. It's not as easy for my right hand, as tenths aren't as frequently used.
one question, and thank you for answering!
I admire the way you play, and envy it.
I always wanted to play like that but how do you practice it?
The two most important things I've done to develop my playing have been to listen closely (in a very concentrated way) to the musicians I want to emulate, then sit down at the piano, close my eyes, and try to play like them. Listen, then Play. Over years, this has served me.
Note for note transcriptions of jazz performances have also been valuable, as well as playing in group situations...hopefully with better players then myself so I can learn from them.
Thank you! For the wonderful insight.
If you don't mind, who are the pianists that you try to imitate? or who are your inspirations?
While there are so many more wonderful pianists to name, these are some of my very favorites, in rough chronological order:
Earl Hines, Teddy Wilson, Nat Cole, Hank Jones, Sonny Clark, Bill Evans, Lennie Tristano, Paul Bley, Alan Broadbent and Larry Goldings.
How about yourself?
Beyond great.
Perfectly well played!
Much appreciated Jozsef.