Charlie Hunter is truly an unsung hero. He could have handled both rhytm guitar as well as bass simultaneously. But with Carrtoons poppin' it off Charlie ends up playing this incredibly smooth melodic rhytm guitar. He is never overdoing it during Superhero and Socially Awkward and his performance brings so extremely much to the composition and the vibe. Hats off, my friend!
Dude naturally just brought some of the most incredible jazz musicians rn. Nate Smith, Theo Croker, Charlie Hunter.... Carrtoons ... Absolutely amazing :D
Kiefer is my favorite (and most listened to) artist of the last 10 years. whenever hes within a hundred miles of my city i go see him - almost went to see him in Berlin in Feb. So happy to see him blowing up of late, he's great and super deserving.
bro I thought you were just listing off seperate tiny desk concerts that slap as I was reading this early in the video and then THEY ALL GET UP TOGETHER WHAT?!
amazing! I just saw Kiefer with Nate Smith and Carrtoons TONIGHT in Portland, and man... what an absolutely special night of virtuoso music... Incredible.
The broken key on the super 6 is a paid actor. Kiefer is one of my all time Favorite artist. He is the Chick Korea of this generation. Unprecedented vibes
I saw him a few months ago in Copenhagen and his energy on stage was sublime - when some folks were talking he said “hey I’m doing my best here, can you do the same” - class act
you're doing something right when this absolutely ALL-STAR cast shows up at your call. Kiefer has the talent, humility and sheer love for the music. well deserved tiny desk!!
True story I ended up falling to sleep late last night with TH-cam and i woke up to this playing. Never heard of these guys and I felt completely different this morning compared to other mornings I woke up feeling refreshed even though I went to sleep late I was in a super positive mood Felt excited for the day I think I got a new morning routine!
Kiefer is a one of a kind musician, unafraid to openly interact and communicate with his audience and orbiting musicians in such a humble and inspiring way. One of my forever musicians without a doubt
Can't believe I'm late on this one, the algorithm not doing its job. Kiefer's been my most listened to artist for years now, glad to see him getting the opportunities he deserves... especially when he brings this much grooving to the table
Three of the funkiest dudes alive, all at their most reserved, just keeping the groove and letting the keys and trumpet have the spotlight. Unreal humility from Charlie, Nate, and Carrtoons.
I saw them all a few weeks back in Chicago, and it was magical. In the process, I fell in love with Nate Smith and Carrtoon. and THEOOO comes thru. My New favorite tiny desk
I saw Kiefer live in London last year. A total blessing. Breathtaking top notch sound. He keeps it super real. He definitely stands out musically among what's out there.🙌🏿🙌🏿
I saw him with Cartoons and Nate Smith at the Blue Note back in March and met him briefly afterwards. Keifer was so chill and gracious. He genuinely seemed just as happy to be at the show as the crowd was. Glad he's getting his shine
I saw him in Denver recently with Nate Smith and CARRTOONS. Fantastic show. Even the opener Galaxe on the vibe/beat machine was good! Well worth the 2 hour drive there!
I'm really upset. This version of Superhero slapped SO hard. Hurt my neck bopping to it, doc said it will never be the same again physically. But it was worth it.
Haha you’re welcome, It had stereo outputs so I didn’t even have to mic it up. Plus the great thing about smaller groups doing tiny desk is that there are more inputs to work with cause right now we max out at 24
@@Saintxthief ha thanks for answering! I love that stereo rhodes autopan... sometimes engineers just take one channel or fold both channels into mono and it really doesn't translate well 😭 while you're here, another thing, I'm glad you open Kiefer's talkback mic every time he does a "oooh" or "ey", must've been tedious but makes all the difference!
YESSSSSS KEIFERRRR IM SO HAPPY THIS EXISTS, i been waiting for this my whole life. Nate smith, carrtoons, kiefer, and Charlie, unREALLLLLL. legends in the making. What your witness is a true testimony to beauty and music
😮💨 Keifer is that hidden gem…those who know…KNOW!
100%
And now I know, thanks to Tiny Desk. 🙂
Last time I listened was years ago, it was a little more poppy/rnb w/ vocals. I love this new direction
Purely I love his sound ❤
Let’s lift this supremely talented pianist up and NOT keep him a secret.
This is the greatest day of my life
Fax ❤
sameee
Glad I could be here for your best day
fr
Brother I feel you
Headphones so badly recommended for this Tiny Desk. That keyboard panned hard R and L into my ears it's just magnificent
Popped this open on the iPad til I read this. AirPods in… YES!
Wasn’t even hearing that fabulous bass.
I nearly lost it when the Rhodes was panning left to right. Sitting here missing my Rhodes (in storage) this made me feel a bit better
underrated comment
That Rhodes 🥞🥞🥞🧈🧈🧈
Like I am going to listen to a tiny desk concert any other way?
Just love witnessing world-class musicians enter that flow state together. Almost like they communicate telepathically via their instruments.
Music is a language 🎉
Yes that how we do
thank you NPR kiefer is criminally underrated.
Charlie Hunter is truly an unsung hero. He could have handled both rhytm guitar as well as bass simultaneously. But with Carrtoons poppin' it off Charlie ends up playing this incredibly smooth melodic rhytm guitar. He is never overdoing it during Superhero and Socially Awkward and his performance brings so extremely much to the composition and the vibe. Hats off, my friend!
Agree completely!
Agreed!
Yep. Such a delight to hear
Well said mate. Very tasteful playing.
Charlie Hunter is a treat
Dude naturally just brought some of the most incredible jazz musicians rn. Nate Smith, Theo Croker, Charlie Hunter.... Carrtoons ... Absolutely amazing :D
Dude's trio is as tight as the super group!! Such a great time in history for phenomenal REAL music!! 🔊🎶
Yes! Came here to say the same thing. 🙌
Finally Kiefer in Tiny Desk what a great day
Absolutely fantastic day 🥹💯👏🏾
Kiefer is my favorite (and most listened to) artist of the last 10 years. whenever hes within a hundred miles of my city i go see him - almost went to see him in Berlin in Feb. So happy to see him blowing up of late, he's great and super deserving.
I can't get enough of this Tiny Desk.
Charlie Hunter 👑
Nate Smith 👑
Kiefer 👑
Carrtoons 👑
Ac.m
Ty🎉
bro I thought you were just listing off seperate tiny desk concerts that slap as I was reading this early in the video and then THEY ALL GET UP TOGETHER WHAT?!
I just saw Kiefer perform in Minneapolis last week with Nate Smith and CARRTOONS!!!!!! Truly a mind blowing performer!
Can’t wait to see them in Oakland
I need to see him. I was immersed.
I saw the Kiefer trio play last October and now I'm seeing CARRTOONS and his band play in September!! So excited
Charlie is the master of groove. I never thought id get to see this group of musicians playing together! What an awesome set!
I'd never heard of Kiefer until now. I'm definitely a fan now. Great musicianship!
Thank you once again tiny desk, for introducing me to a beautiful artist I wouldn’t have known otherwise. I love what you do❤
Same. The first thing I do in the morning is to search Tiny Desk to hopefully learn of a new artist.
Yoooo your first introduction!? That’s amazing!! 🔥
This is my favorite comment
My 1st time experiencing this artist, absolutely AMAZING!!!!
I saw the Kiefer live band in a small club in Chicago and my mouth was on the floor the whole night
Kiefer finally on NPR and able to share his incredible gift with the world!
amazing! I just saw Kiefer with Nate Smith and Carrtoons TONIGHT in Portland, and man... what an absolutely special night of virtuoso music... Incredible.
Was there too man, such a good show
@@anthonyfox477me too. Absolutely sublime.
Pure joy. Amazing recording quality, this made my sound system glow. I wish this tiny desk lasts longer.
The broken key on the super 6 is a paid actor. Kiefer is one of my all time Favorite artist. He is the Chick Korea of this generation. Unprecedented vibes
Same...actually closed my eye and couldn't really hear anyone other than Chick.
More to bob james than chick IMO.
Love to see Nate Smith. Anytime he's on the kit, it's a good day!
YEAH~
One of the best artists of my generation. What an honor.
And cartoons on basss!!
I saw him a few months ago in Copenhagen and his energy on stage was sublime - when some folks were talking he said “hey I’m doing my best here, can you do the same” - class act
you're doing something right when this absolutely ALL-STAR cast shows up at your call. Kiefer has the talent, humility and sheer love for the music. well deserved tiny desk!!
True story I ended up falling to sleep late last night with TH-cam and i woke up to this playing. Never heard of these guys and I felt completely different this morning compared to other mornings
I woke up feeling refreshed even though I went to sleep late
I was in a super positive mood
Felt excited for the day
I think I got a new morning routine!
That's the Kiefer effect!
Bro done assembled the avengers
HOW THERAPEUTIC. Thank you very much brothers.
Carrtoons pulls up with that filthy smooth bass tone!! 🔥 Kiefer is a keyboard GOAT & this is a great showcase of his music and groove!!
KIEFDADDYSUPREME!!!
LETS GOOO
I've wanted a performance on here for years. Congrats to Kiefer for pulling through and thank you to NPR for hosting him
This is top tier musician stuff right here
From big bands to small trios, the sound is always sublime.
My face all the video: ☹️ but in the best way possible. Tiny Desk at his best, thanks!!!
YESSSSS!!!! YESSSSSSS!!!!! AMAZING!!!! WE HAVE BEEN WANTING THIS FOR YEARS AND IT'S HERE! THANK YOU ALL!
they are having the time of their life. i've loved kiefer for yeeaars happy see him here
The joy on everyone’s face says it all.
This trio is just plain sick wit it, if you can't vibe out with Kiefer you not no real Head.
So glad this channel is turning me on to new artist!
Good lord...nothing but modern all stars on this one.
I really wish this was a live concert album. I would buy it in a heart beat.
They just put out a live album of this material?
Lovely performance from these talented musicians, thanks NPR for making this happen !
Kiefer is a one of a kind musician, unafraid to openly interact and communicate with his audience and orbiting musicians in such a humble and inspiring way. One of my forever musicians without a doubt
he had such a great presence on stage when I saw him live
What an insane super group of musicians.
Love it! Let's go
my favorite music label just casually posting on my favorite artist's tiny desk
Can't believe I'm late on this one, the algorithm not doing its job. Kiefer's been my most listened to artist for years now, glad to see him getting the opportunities he deserves... especially when he brings this much grooving to the table
Yes my boy getting the spotlight!
He deserves this. Cute is the song that made me fall in love with his music and I've been listen to him since then.
Agreed!! ✔️
Three of the funkiest dudes alive, all at their most reserved, just keeping the groove and letting the keys and trumpet have the spotlight. Unreal humility from Charlie, Nate, and Carrtoons.
My upmost respect for having the trumpet player to play the melody on that song. thank you. -trumpet player
Iisten to this every day 🤩
Whaa...how did I miss this video? Still hoping for the chance to see him live one day.
Kiefer is so smooth with it throughout. I'm amazed.
they're having so much fun
New fan sound amazing
I love this, about time we saw the legend here!!
10:00 got my head spinning with the stereo sound. What a lovely set!
Kiefer is such a vibe
San Diego all day everydayyyy,… yesss sirrrr
He got all the greats with him !!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I never missed Kiefer whenever he comes touring in Paris. Love this guy !
Everyone sounds incredible!! ☀️
Didn't want it to end!!!
Whaaaaa ............t?
Currently 😊😊😊, and for the foreseeable future 😊😊😊😊.
Thanks Bob B. and NPR crew. Kiefer and mates, just pure magic guys!
This is super Dope!
This show was fyah,music for the soul
Keifer Jamming On The Fender!!! I'm here for it....
So glad yall got the genius kiefer to rock out!!!!
I saw them all a few weeks back in Chicago, and it was magical. In the process, I fell in love with Nate Smith and Carrtoon. and THEOOO comes thru. My New favorite tiny desk
Can't get enough of that.
I saw Kiefer live in London last year. A total blessing. Breathtaking top notch sound. He keeps it super real. He definitely stands out musically among what's out there.🙌🏿🙌🏿
I saw him with Cartoons and Nate Smith at the Blue Note back in March and met him briefly afterwards. Keifer was so chill and gracious. He genuinely seemed just as happy to be at the show as the crowd was. Glad he's getting his shine
This is SOOOOOOOO GOOD. I'm sold and I hate to say this but this my first time hearing this...
WTH! This is such a groove baaaaabyyy! ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊
Nothing wrong with finding something new and great for the first time! Enjoy!!!!!
@Kcasadont ikr. I'm lookin for some venues
I saw him in Denver recently with Nate Smith and CARRTOONS. Fantastic show. Even the opener Galaxe on the vibe/beat machine was good! Well worth the 2 hour drive there!
“woo” indeed!!! 🔥🐐🐐🐐
Dilla endorsed! 🙏🔥
I LOVE KIEFER THANK GOD HE GOT A TINY DESKKK
Yeahh Kiefer!!
I'm really upset. This version of Superhero slapped SO hard. Hurt my neck bopping to it, doc said it will never be the same again physically. But it was worth it.
WOW perfect groove tight as f**k awesome musicians I love it👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✌🏾 ❤
It‘s unbelieveable!!!!!
THANK YOU FOR MIXING THAT RHODES IN STEREO! 🎧👌🏻
Haha you’re welcome, It had stereo outputs so I didn’t even have to mic it up. Plus the great thing about smaller groups doing tiny desk is that there are more inputs to work with cause right now we max out at 24
@@Saintxthief ha thanks for answering! I love that stereo rhodes autopan... sometimes engineers just take one channel or fold both channels into mono and it really doesn't translate well 😭
while you're here, another thing, I'm glad you open Kiefer's talkback mic every time he does a "oooh" or "ey", must've been tedious but makes all the difference!
Another gem found thanks to Tiny Desk. What a set! TY!
Yes, yes and yes!!!!
Long overdue....🙌🏽🙌🏽💪🏽💪🏽🎯🎯🎯🎯💯
finding this kiefer partnership amazing in 2024 and I'll probably come back here more often in the years to come
Been following this man for so long. He deserves this so much!
This all sounds so perfect🤩🔥
YESSSSSS KEIFERRRR IM SO HAPPY THIS EXISTS, i been waiting for this my whole life. Nate smith, carrtoons, kiefer, and Charlie, unREALLLLLL. legends in the making. What your witness is a true testimony to beauty and music
I love Tiny Desk. Such a pleasant set. It didn't hurt to have Cartoons back after his set.
love kiefer, great set
Yeah kief!!
So happy to see these amazing musicians in one space. Charlie Hunter was quite the surprise!
All prolific in their own rights, what a roster.
Found Kiefer through a track by Sam Gendel (Kiefer No Melody) and was sold with Be Encouraged. Very happy with this tiny desk!
we all knew you'd make it man. congrats❤
man... freaking amazing.
This is just insane. Kiefer is always mindblowing, such a great musician and his trio is sooooo cool
Thank God
love kiefer getting the mad rap he deserves!!!
The keys are lovely neo-soul chords that I am feeling. Nice!!! Another Favorite tiny desk of mine. Keep em coming!!!
Congratulations, Kiefer!!! I'm a huge fan. Fantastic performance, thank you for the beautiful music.