I grew up listening to Aydın Esen. We used to see every concert he gave in Istanbul with a bunch of friends, and some of my friends even took classes with him. One day during a solo piano concert his son ran into the stage and sat by him when he was in the middle of a very intense solo and watched his father play for a while, then started tapping random keys, Aydın just kept on playing and responding to the random notes with humorous phrases, and eventually his playing turned into a children's song. What a moment!
+asdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasd that's a great story! Aydin is an incredibly great dad and my kids love him too! On top of being one of the greatest musicians of all time, he's also one of the most empathetic humans I've ever met.
I found some Turkish TV shows he attended, he says before Berklee he was actually considering going to Russia rather than U.S. Then one day Gary Burton happened to visit one of his live performances in Istanbul and invited him to Berklee, this incident changed his life. When asked how he was spending his time in youth years he says he was reading a lot, especially all sort of music theory books and fiction. He also mentioned that he deliberately chooses to stay unknown to the world and in the background as this enables him to pursue his studies and ambitions in the direction he wants, not in the way that music industry defines it.
Besides the whole musical thing, which is marvelous, the most beautiful thing here is the love. Love for a friend, for the music...That´s a blessing. Thanks Rick, you´ve made my day...
I really appreciate how Rick can pivot from a video like this about jazz improv and poly chords to a breakdown of why AC/DC kicks ass. A true polymath.
I have to start by saying: I would never have believed by how much I've improved in just a month of doing this, but Aydin Esen inspired me to start just noodling and vibing around with the piano, while attentively witnessing whatever sets of intervals my fingers happen to play, along with being aware of the context that particular combination of intervals evokes in my mind. I never practice. I may try to get something right a couple of things and then move on. I intentionally hit intervals I'm unfamiliar with, there are no wrong singular notes, everything depends by choosing the right next note. You can play through a surprisingly long line of notes that are all merely compensating for the previous note instead of creating new independent harmonic direction. I've begun to play like a child plays with a toy, or like a buddhist meditating while inspecting a flower, with attentive joy and curiosity. So like I said, the level of improvement has been incredible in just a month. My hands automatically learn through continuous experimentation new finger shapes and patterns that sound pleasing without me having to think consciously about it. My ability to just come up with a monotonal melody and harmonize on the fly has become impressive. Often I would just toy around with the piano all day long and in the end of the day be significantly better. It's so much more fun than listening to music. Jacob Collier said in some recent interview how important it is to get just get your hands dirty and play more instead of reading books, and I agree. 10/10 would recommend aydin esen
This is an amazing salute to a musician whose skills massively exceed my own, massively exceeds most listeners' capacity to appreciate - I'd imagine. Listening to them is alternately frustrating and provocative... like there's a wonderful breakfast wafting down the street. You know it exists. You don't know exactly where it is, you're not even sure WHAT it is... except that it's morning and it's a meal so it's probably breakfast. You know that you do not have it. And the menu, should you ever find it, will be written in ancient Sumerian. But YOU will get it and so I have some faith that any of us can.
Rick...Beautifully done...., I always heard dissonance . Now I can embrace it!!!! You are building something very special , thank you for your inclusive nature....you are doing for us what Aydin did for you. Teach it forward prof!!
This is spellbinding stuff, Rick. I burnt my dinner over it. It's touching and inspiring, and the music is, well, just as you say it is. Incredible. Thank you for introducing us to Aydin Esen. Man, I'm glad I found your channel!
Wow. Most great musicians are still mortals- Translating their ideas through a vocabulary they’ve developed with their gifts over time. Some have an extraordinarily wide-ranging, sophisticated vocabulary, but they still express themselves within those limits. Then there’s the rare creature who seems to have no limits - who seem to directly translate their soul to their music, no matter the form or medium. Thanks for shedding light on one of those rare creatures!
Blown away watching this! Ayden is beyond genius, and now I see why Rick believes this influenced Dillan in his musical aptitude. However, Dillan is his own genius and will do wonderful things in music. I don't believe for a moment that playing Ayden's music to any random kid will make them all have perfect pitch and musical gifts. This is fate Rick! Your son was destined to be exposed to this prodigy. Please post more of Ayden's FULL pieces that you have recorded. We should all be able to enjoy his amazing gifts! Thanks for telling this story.
Great video Rick. Thank you for putting so much energy and love into sharing Aydin's talent and gift with the world. I'm blown away. Keep up the great work.
I'm speechless! You told this awesome story superbly, Rick. I was completely mesmerized for this entire video. I love music. I idolize musicians, composers, instrument craftsman and luthiers. I've been playing one instrument in its acoustic and electric forms for 45 years... could live and play another 1,000 years... and NEVER come close to capturing the God given talents that I see humans like you, your son, and Aydin Esen are so blessed to have. We're not supposed to envy, but I gladly admit I AM Envious, and with a capital E. I'm also just so thrilled to be able to witness the extraordinary feats that humans can accomplish. Thank you so much for posting this amazing, mind blowing story of your life...else I might have never been introduced to Mr. Aydin Esen...
Hi Rick, I studied in Basel, Switzerland and I had private lessons with Aydin during my 2 year Master program. I too think Aydin is one of the greatest geniuses of all times. Right at The First Moment of The First lesson I had with him I Could feel his amazing relationship with Music and The absurd level of his hearing. I ask myself also how come he isn't The Most famous musician in The world, and I think the reason is that he is in a way so Advanced, that almost nobody has The ability to play with him, you know, like really play together, responding to his musical discourse . I Would really Love to hear he and Hermeto Pascoal (another Great Genius in my opinion) playing together, I think that's The Level of hearing that you don't See so much around. Thanks a lot for this precious videos!
Loved to listen Ayden being interviewed. This stuff is way over my head (and ears) but it inspires everbody by the sheer love for music, it inspires me to expand my personal limits on the piano and revive this sense how wonderful music is...
Mind boggling! You have to wonder how many of his musical genius are just seemingly destined to obscurity. Thankfully you've become the messenger exposing this for those who seek.
Beautiful Story, Rick. Thank you for sharing this video. It's unbelievable I never heard of Aydin Esen until now! With super-human musicianship and improvisational skills like that, yes, he definitely deserves to be a household name.
Aydin Esen?Thanks Rick. This is ...well,Aydin Esen is ,to say the least,phenomenal. Dear Rick;What a tale;So beautiful a friendship;So inspiring. Cheers.
We can see in your eyes how you feel about him, that tells much more than a thousand words. Speechless, this is the word when we are confronted with a natural gift. We feel small, submerged, overwhelmed by the beauty. Thank you Rick for sharing this intimate story
What a beautifully told story of friendship and admiration. Thank you Rick, for putting together such a generous and moving portrait of an extraordinary musician. I've truly been touched and inspired.
Hi Rick, I am sure we met at Berklee! We knew the same people. I went to berklee from 82 to 87 and I worked at Cafe Bouquet! I booked the bands at the Cafe in 1984. I was lucky enough to play (flute) several gigs with Aydin at cafe bouquet with Kai and Vadim. It was with Kai's band "The Meaning Of Life" (They actually let me play with them:). I also lived for a while at 20 Hemenway St. It was an amazing time in my life! Hanging with guys like Vadim (Earth Wind & Fire), Kai (John Mclaughlin, Billy Cobham etc.) , Aydin, Danny Walsh (amazing sax player who is playing with Mike Stern these days) was just great. I was like a kid in a candy store. Just enjoying every moment, hanging to every notes they played. It's amazing that you are introducing Aydin's music to the world. He is probably one of the most underrated musicians of all time! But you are changing this slowly but surely. Thanks so much!
i was a turkish metalhead teenager in istanbul in late 90s.. we always heard about Aydin Esen.. a bit of a mysterious figure... but i didnt know none of this.. wow!
Thanks once again for sharing, Rick. And yep, as I watched this I was thinking the same thing that you later came to. It really is mind boggling and, I honestly have to say, depressing, that someone as incredibly and uniquely talented as this remains unknown to most of the world.
Schnappy B All you have to do is share it with people and they will know. That's the beauty of the Internet :) The people that watch my channel I know would appreciate and understand this. They are the ones that can get it out to many more people. That's what's so great about this community we are building here! Musicians like Aydin deserve to be known as well as pop musicians :) I want this to be a place where people can discover great new music and musicians.
I was completely hooked to this video. Till very the end I couldn't go anywhere. I was just stuck in place, the story deeply moved me. Aydin music is fascinating in all possible aspects. A gem. It found a very special place into my heart. Its complexity, its profound meaning and evocation, there is no other such thing as this man's music. I'm really glad you're here to share this story
Captivating story. I didn't want it to end and it's far past time for sleep. Beautiful. I'm truly grateful for your toil. In my view, works like yours are what make TH-cam a part of the human fabric and invaluable to learning about music, people and life. You've touched and educated so many you'll never know and preserved this wonderful story. Keep up the excellent work. I can't wait to share this.
Thanks for sharing this very personal thing, Rick. It is touching to see how big of an impact music and musicians have on each other. I didn't know Aydin before (how could that happen???) and I am thankful to be listening to his music along with my little one now. His playing is not from this world.
Thanks for sharing Rick. This meant a lot to me because I personally met Aydin Esen back in 2010 in Istanbul where he used to hang out with his friend Aydin Yazici at Riserva in Tarabya, a small restaurant / Jazz bar. He'd play music there as well. Funny enough I also saw him in Kemer Country, a few miles outside of Istanbul, where he had a studio and was teaching music as I recall.
Wow, this is great on so many levels. The warmth here is undeniable, and I now share in your hope that he will become someone that is much better known to the world.
For some reason this video brings back memories of summer nights long ago laying in the grass, looking at the stars, contemplating the mysteries of the universe.
Thank you so much! This is such a heartwarming video. He is SO incredible. I wish we could have some of those fusion/jazz improv competition recordings for sale etc. Gonna search after this. I'm sure he has a lot out. Coincidentally his lesson on "picking one top note and experimenting with as many harmonies and you can play on it" is exactly what I've been doing for a little bit now, especially after watching some of your videos.
Thanks so much for introducing me to Aydin Esen. I think my reaction today was the same one you had back in the cafe. Astonishment. A really respectful and wonderful portrait of the artist and your friend. Thanks RB. Really lifted me up today.
Incredible and very emotional as it relates your kids, him being there musically with them every moment unborn and as they grow. Amazing how we torment over songs and tracks and he has that ability to create and simply move on to another. Almost like he treates his life like a solo and each musical piece is just a small fragment. His obscurity reminds me a little of Johnny Costa from the Mr Rogers show. Brilliant player, sort of thr link between Tatum and Peterson. thanks for doing this one
Thank you Rick for this video. I can't believe that I'd never heard of or stumbled across Aydin until now. I guess that on one hand that's obvious if you're not a jazz or classical fan or versions of that but as we grow older so does our taste in music and particularly for musicians we learn to appreciate the true greats no matter their style is. Sadly if it's not music that's commercial at the time it often goes unnoticed.
Rick, you've really shown the love and astonishment you feel for Aydin. It was a beautiful thing to see. Very well done video. You both seem like incredibly talented, eloquent, kind, and loving people. I will admit that Aydin's music is too far beyond my understanding. I struggle to keep up with what's really going on, but I can feel how genuine and encompassing his playing is.
Hi Rick, Thanks you ever so much for introducing me to the music of this great musician, I wasn´t aware of this great master, I`m trully impressed and grateful to you for it... I now have got a new album to listen, and a great one to be in my library, for everyone out there who hasn´t check out check: Anadolu album by Aydin Esen and also album called Timescape.... Thanks for your channel...
Based on this video I just went to iTunes and bought his Trio album. Mind opening. I'm normally not a big fan of most Jazz, but this was amazing and beautiful.
Touching and fascinating at the same time. In the end it is out of the love for music which itself is a reflection of something even bigger and larger.
I think probably every developing musician (or even developed ones) have a mix of feelings when they witness someone they can tell is better than them, including admiration and sometimes bit of fear or intimidation or even envy, the important part is to not really dwell on those and focus on the idea of "if I work hard enough maybe I can get to that level too".. anyway that's not really my point lol... my point is actually that for me it was very beautiful to see how much you care for ayden as a friend and your admiration of his musical genius and how cool it was for you and your family to finally meet him after so long, maybe because I have a couple friends that I haven't seen in years so I can kinda relate to that.... well, anyway great video as per usual, rick.. keep them coming! love your channel
Wow Rick, nearly half way through the video and I must say it is truly captivating. I wish this video was more popular on your channel! More people need to hear his music and your incredible story telling. I literally could just sit and here and listen to you talk for another hour or two, it's that amazing! Maybe you could re upload this video on your channel now so that new subscribers can check it out?
Hi Rick, yeah last time I asked you that you know Aydın Esen on facebook videos and thanks your great answer! ^^ and Dylan is really luck boy cuz of you .) There are still people in the world who know how to give value and know how to show it. thank you Rick
I’m blown away! I’m going deeper into his music right away. Thank you for reminding me about his brilliance. PS ~ my students will be exposed to his music regularly from now on!
This is fantastic! This is one of your best videos that I have seen. What a talent this man and all of you who have played with him. I’m sure he took a lot of ideas from all that he’d performed with as well. This was a great watch and to learn a little background on this particular musician.
greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaattttttttttttttttttttt... awesome... 2 things 1 ... that's the MOST interesting documentary I've ever seen... genius material presented perfectly.. 2 ... Aydin is in rare company with the giants of music art and inventions since the Renaissance... truly a Renaissance Man. I don't need to list them ... everyone knows their names.
Whoa! Rick, you are probably the only youtuber I've listened to telling stories for so long, without blinking and feeling constantly excited! Such a story...
I've been listening to jazz since the late 70's and have subscribed to Keyboard Magazine and many other jazz related Music Magazines and I've never heard of this guy before, which I find quite surprising.
It is surprising...I can't believe it either. He should be the most famous of them all. Most people that know him have no idea of what he is capable of. He has symphonies and chamber music that have never been performed. All the famous pianists of the 60's and 70's played with Miles. That's how they were discovered. All it takes is for people to tell other people :)
Heard Mr. Esen in a tiny recital room at Berklee in '86. I'd never heard anything like it. Told my room mate, who was a friend of Joe Henderson, that Joe should hire him ! Wonder if they ever played together.
Rick, Aydin's playing is impressive! I agree with you he seems to be the best keyboard improviser I've ever heard, including Rubalcaba and Jarrett. Still, if I have to listen to a pianist, I'd stay with Petrucciani, because of his gentler musicianship. Thanks for all your lectures.
As his son, I approve this video!
Cenk Esen Thanks Cenk!!
:D
This is amazing!!!! hahah
can you upload more videos of your dad he is amazing and i cant find almost nothing
Güzel, çok güzel!
I grew up listening to Aydın Esen. We used to see every concert he gave in Istanbul with a bunch of friends, and some of my friends even took classes with him. One day during a solo piano concert his son ran into the stage and sat by him when he was in the middle of a very intense solo and watched his father play for a while, then started tapping random keys, Aydın just kept on playing and responding to the random notes with humorous phrases, and eventually his playing turned into a children's song. What a moment!
+asdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasdasd that's a great story! Aydin is an incredibly great dad and my kids love him too! On top of being one of the greatest musicians of all time, he's also one of the most empathetic humans I've ever met.
@@RickBeato this is also musically impressive using the child's lead notes.
Yes, I heard that from someone else at that concert.
I found some Turkish TV shows he attended, he says before Berklee he was actually considering going to Russia rather than U.S. Then one day Gary Burton happened to visit one of his live performances in Istanbul and invited him to Berklee, this incident changed his life. When asked how he was spending his time in youth years he says he was reading a lot, especially all sort of music theory books and fiction. He also mentioned that he deliberately chooses to stay unknown to the world and in the background as this enables him to pursue his studies and ambitions in the direction he wants, not in the way that music industry defines it.
The definition of the true “Avant-Garde”.
Besides the whole musical thing, which is marvelous, the most beautiful thing here is the love. Love for a friend, for the music...That´s a blessing. Thanks Rick, you´ve made my day...
duandy You are welcome!
I really appreciate how Rick can pivot from a video like this about jazz improv and poly chords to a breakdown of why AC/DC kicks ass. A true polymath.
I have to start by saying: I would never have believed by how much I've improved in just a month of doing this, but Aydin Esen inspired me to start just noodling and vibing around with the piano, while attentively witnessing whatever sets of intervals my fingers happen to play, along with being aware of the context that particular combination of intervals evokes in my mind.
I never practice. I may try to get something right a couple of things and then move on. I intentionally hit intervals I'm unfamiliar with, there are no wrong singular notes, everything depends by choosing the right next note. You can play through a surprisingly long line of notes that are all merely compensating for the previous note instead of creating new independent harmonic direction. I've begun to play like a child plays with a toy, or like a buddhist meditating while inspecting a flower, with attentive joy and curiosity.
So like I said, the level of improvement has been incredible in just a month. My hands automatically learn through continuous experimentation new finger shapes and patterns that sound pleasing without me having to think consciously about it. My ability to just come up with a monotonal melody and harmonize on the fly has become impressive. Often I would just toy around with the piano all day long and in the end of the day be significantly better. It's so much more fun than listening to music.
Jacob Collier said in some recent interview how important it is to get just get your hands dirty and play more instead of reading books, and I agree.
10/10 would recommend aydin esen
This is an amazing salute to a musician whose skills massively exceed my own, massively exceeds most listeners' capacity to appreciate - I'd imagine. Listening to them is alternately frustrating and provocative... like there's a wonderful breakfast wafting down the street. You know it exists. You don't know exactly where it is, you're not even sure WHAT it is... except that it's morning and it's a meal so it's probably breakfast. You know that you do not have it. And the menu, should you ever find it, will be written in ancient Sumerian. But YOU will get it and so I have some faith that any of us can.
Best 39 minutes I've spent in a while. I'm speechless.
Aydin is a true master on the level of any the greats. I agree he should be a household name. What an amazing musical journey you're on, Rick.
Rick...Beautifully done...., I always heard dissonance . Now I can embrace it!!!! You are building something very special , thank you for your inclusive nature....you are doing for us what Aydin did for you. Teach it forward prof!!
Gregg Petrine Thanks Gregg!!
This is spellbinding stuff, Rick. I burnt my dinner over it. It's touching and inspiring, and the music is, well, just as you say it is. Incredible. Thank you for introducing us to Aydin Esen. Man, I'm glad I found your channel!
Wow.
Most great musicians are still mortals- Translating their ideas through a vocabulary they’ve developed with their gifts over time.
Some have an extraordinarily wide-ranging, sophisticated vocabulary, but they still express themselves within those limits.
Then there’s the rare creature who seems to have no limits - who seem to directly translate their soul to their music, no matter the form or medium.
Thanks for shedding light on one of those rare creatures!
Blown away watching this! Ayden is beyond genius, and now I see why Rick believes this influenced Dillan in his musical aptitude. However, Dillan is his own genius and will do wonderful things in music. I don't believe for a moment that playing Ayden's music to any random kid will make them all have perfect pitch and musical gifts. This is fate Rick! Your son was destined to be exposed to this prodigy. Please post more of Ayden's FULL pieces that you have recorded. We should all be able to enjoy his amazing gifts! Thanks for telling this story.
Great video Rick. Thank you for putting so much energy and love into sharing Aydin's talent and gift with the world. I'm blown away. Keep up the great work.
I'm speechless! You told this awesome story superbly, Rick. I was completely mesmerized for this entire video. I love music. I idolize musicians, composers, instrument craftsman and luthiers. I've been playing one instrument in its acoustic and electric forms for 45 years... could live and play another 1,000 years... and NEVER come close to capturing the God given talents that I see humans like you, your son, and Aydin Esen are so blessed to have. We're not supposed to envy, but I gladly admit I AM Envious, and with a capital E. I'm also just so thrilled to be able to witness the extraordinary feats that humans can accomplish. Thank you so much for posting this amazing, mind blowing story of your life...else I might have never been introduced to Mr. Aydin Esen...
Hi Rick,
I studied in Basel, Switzerland and I had private lessons with Aydin during my 2 year Master program.
I too think Aydin is one of the greatest geniuses of all times. Right at The First Moment of The First lesson I had with him I Could feel his amazing relationship with Music and The absurd level of his hearing.
I ask myself also how come he isn't The Most famous musician in The world, and I think the reason is that he is in a way so Advanced, that almost nobody has The ability to play with him, you know, like really play together, responding to his musical discourse .
I Would really Love to hear he and Hermeto Pascoal (another Great Genius in my opinion) playing together, I think that's The Level of hearing that you don't See so much around.
Thanks a lot for this precious videos!
Loved to listen Ayden being interviewed. This stuff is way over my head (and ears) but it inspires everbody by the sheer love for music, it inspires me to expand my personal limits on the piano and revive this sense how wonderful music is...
He was in Brazil this year!!! AMAZING!!!
One of my top favorite creative pianist .I listen to him a lot truly one of a kind...
Love the classical sound, and it becomes incredible jazz. He mixes them fluently.
Mind boggling!
You have to wonder how many of his musical genius are just seemingly destined to obscurity.
Thankfully you've become the messenger exposing this for those who seek.
I love this one. One of my favorite videos so far, Rick. Great stuff!
WOW! I have to say that Aydin expanded my universe a lot within few seconds. Thanx a lot for sharing this. So beautifull
Beautiful Story, Rick. Thank you for sharing this video. It's unbelievable I never heard of Aydin Esen until now! With super-human musicianship and improvisational skills like that, yes, he definitely deserves to be a household name.
Can we crowd-fund an Aydin Esen album? Who's with me?
I'm just discovering this in Sept. 2023. This man is a master genius that should be as well known as Keith Jarrett.
Aydin Esen?Thanks Rick.
This is ...well,Aydin Esen is ,to say the least,phenomenal.
Dear Rick;What a tale;So beautiful a friendship;So inspiring.
Cheers.
Aydin Esen = Pure music & musicology
incroyablement beau et merveilleux
Merci Rick Beato
We can see in your eyes how you feel about him, that tells much more than a thousand words. Speechless, this is the word when we are confronted with a natural gift. We feel small, submerged, overwhelmed by the beauty.
Thank you Rick for sharing this intimate story
What a beautifully told story of friendship and admiration. Thank you Rick, for putting together such a generous and moving portrait of an extraordinary musician. I've truly been touched and inspired.
thank you, Aydin got a new fanatic, found him on spotify, seems Aydin will be running around my mind for a while...
Hi Rick, I am sure we met at Berklee! We knew the same people. I went to berklee from 82 to 87 and I worked at Cafe Bouquet! I booked the bands at the Cafe in 1984. I was lucky enough to play (flute) several gigs with Aydin at cafe bouquet with Kai and Vadim. It was with Kai's band "The Meaning Of Life" (They actually let me play with them:). I also lived for a while at 20 Hemenway St. It was an amazing time in my life! Hanging with guys like Vadim (Earth Wind & Fire), Kai (John Mclaughlin, Billy Cobham etc.) , Aydin, Danny Walsh (amazing sax player who is playing with Mike Stern these days) was just great. I was like a kid in a candy store. Just enjoying every moment, hanging to every notes they played. It's amazing that you are introducing Aydin's music to the world. He is probably one of the most underrated musicians of all time! But you are changing this slowly but surely. Thanks so much!
i was a turkish metalhead teenager in istanbul in late 90s.. we always heard about Aydin Esen.. a bit of a mysterious figure... but i didnt know none of this.. wow!
An emerging Jordan Rudess of Istanbul?
Thanks once again for sharing, Rick. And yep, as I watched this I was thinking the same thing that you later came to. It really is mind boggling and, I honestly have to say, depressing, that someone as incredibly and uniquely talented as this remains unknown to most of the world.
Schnappy B All you have to do is share it with people and they will know. That's the beauty of the Internet :) The people that watch my channel I know would appreciate and understand this. They are the ones that can get it out to many more people. That's what's so great about this community we are building here! Musicians like Aydin deserve to be known as well as pop musicians :) I want this to be a place where people can discover great new music and musicians.
I was completely hooked to this video. Till very the end I couldn't go anywhere. I was just stuck in place, the story deeply moved me.
Aydin music is fascinating in all possible aspects. A gem.
It found a very special place into my heart.
Its complexity, its profound meaning and evocation, there is no other such thing as this man's music.
I'm really glad you're here to share this story
Reminds me so much of Shawn Lane. Very cool documentary!
Thank you for doing this video Rick! Amazing..
Captivating story. I didn't want it to end and it's far past time for sleep. Beautiful.
I'm truly grateful for your toil. In my view, works like yours are what make TH-cam a part of the human fabric and invaluable to learning about music, people and life. You've touched and educated so many you'll never know and preserved this wonderful story.
Keep up the excellent work. I can't wait to share this.
Thanks for sharing this very personal thing, Rick. It is touching to see how big of an impact music and musicians have on each other. I didn't know Aydin before (how could that happen???) and I am thankful to be listening to his music along with my little one now. His playing is not from this world.
Fascinating tribute to an astonishing musician.
Wow!! This was REFRESHING. My 3 week old baby is going to listen to his music ASAP
Thank you!Some people on planet earth blow my mind!
Thanks for sharing Rick. This meant a lot to me because I personally met Aydin Esen back in 2010 in Istanbul where he used to hang out with his friend Aydin Yazici at Riserva in Tarabya, a small restaurant / Jazz bar. He'd play music there as well. Funny enough I also saw him in Kemer Country, a few miles outside of Istanbul, where he had a studio and was teaching music as I recall.
Wow, this is great on so many levels. The warmth here is undeniable, and I now share in your hope that he will become someone that is much better known to the world.
For some reason this video brings back memories of summer nights long ago laying in the grass, looking at the stars, contemplating the mysteries of the universe.
Thank you so much! This is such a heartwarming video. He is SO incredible. I wish we could have some of those fusion/jazz improv competition recordings for sale etc. Gonna search after this. I'm sure he has a lot out. Coincidentally his lesson on "picking one top note and experimenting with as many harmonies and you can play on it" is exactly what I've been doing for a little bit now, especially after watching some of your videos.
thank you for introducing esen to all of us he really does seem like a genius
Humanity is not ready for his music yet, probably. This is way way way ahead of our time.
Maybe its for our posterity. :)
Thank you so much for this!!
thank you Rick for this beautiful and touching Video...
Thanks so much for introducing me to Aydin Esen. I think my reaction today was the same one you had back in the cafe. Astonishment. A really respectful and wonderful portrait of the artist and your friend. Thanks RB. Really lifted me up today.
I really appreciate how wide a swath your posts cover. This was fascinating. Thank you much.
I didn't know Aydin. Thanks a lot for your lovely presentation of a friend and an incredible musician.
Incredible and very emotional as it relates your kids, him being there musically with them every moment unborn and as they grow. Amazing how we torment over songs and tracks and he has that ability to create and simply move on to another. Almost like he treates his life like a solo and each musical piece is just a small fragment. His obscurity reminds me a little of Johnny Costa from the Mr Rogers show. Brilliant player, sort of thr link between Tatum and Peterson. thanks for doing this one
great video
Such a beautiful video, man. I'm definitely going to track down any recordings I can and pass it along. This guy is unbelievable.
Just amazing. And thank you for making me aware of him, Rick.
WOW!!!!! Amazing!!! Thanks for the story and introduction to such color!!!!!
Thanks, Rick. This video is outstanding. A wonderful gift, to help put the name of this musical giant out to the world.
Amazing. Thank you for sharing and for bringing beauty to the world.
its this intense and profound synthesis of the music and the friendship and you cant tell which is the one or the other
Thank you Rick for this video. I can't believe that I'd never heard of or stumbled across Aydin until now. I guess that on one hand that's obvious if you're not a jazz or classical fan or versions of that but as we grow older so does our taste in music and particularly for musicians we learn to appreciate the true greats no matter their style is. Sadly if it's not music that's commercial at the time it often goes unnoticed.
Rick, you've really shown the love and astonishment you feel for Aydin. It was a beautiful thing to see.
Very well done video. You both seem like incredibly talented, eloquent, kind, and loving people.
I will admit that Aydin's music is too far beyond my understanding. I struggle to keep up with what's really going on, but I can feel how genuine and encompassing his playing is.
This was really touching,Rick! You are a great storyteller. Thank you!
Hi Rick, Thanks you ever so much for introducing me to the music of this great musician, I wasn´t aware of this great master, I`m trully impressed and grateful to you for it... I now have got a new album to listen, and a great one to be in my library, for everyone out there who hasn´t check out check: Anadolu album by Aydin Esen and also album called Timescape.... Thanks for your channel...
Based on this video I just went to iTunes and bought his Trio album. Mind opening. I'm normally not a big fan of most Jazz, but this was amazing and beautiful.
Touching and fascinating at the same time. In the end it is out of the love for music which itself is a reflection of something even bigger and larger.
I think probably every developing musician (or even developed ones) have a mix of feelings when they witness someone they can tell is better than them, including admiration and sometimes bit of fear or intimidation or even envy, the important part is to not really dwell on those and focus on the idea of "if I work hard enough maybe I can get to that level too".. anyway that's not really my point lol... my point is actually that for me it was very beautiful to see how much you care for ayden as a friend and your admiration of his musical genius and how cool it was for you and your family to finally meet him after so long, maybe because I have a couple friends that I haven't seen in years so I can kinda relate to that.... well, anyway great video as per usual, rick.. keep them coming! love your channel
Wow Rick, nearly half way through the video and I must say it is truly captivating. I wish this video was more popular on your channel! More people need to hear his music and your incredible story telling. I literally could just sit and here and listen to you talk for another hour or two, it's that amazing! Maybe you could re upload this video on your channel now so that new subscribers can check it out?
Wow Thank you I have no words. This is going to take a while to Absorb. Maybe a life time... you’re the best Rick!
Hi Rick, yeah last time I asked you that you know Aydın Esen on facebook videos and thanks your great answer! ^^ and Dylan is really luck boy cuz of you .) There are still people in the world who know how to give value and know how to show it. thank you Rick
Thank you for enlightening me to the story of this unique virtuoso, Aydin Esen!
Excelente vídeo maestro, muchas gracias por compartir.
Is there a possibility that we get a lesson with Aydin on this channel? Any topic, no matter how advanced or basic, would be great.
Absolutely..
God' I love that Aydin Esen video! It's moving & inspiring. Thank you so much Rick.
0:42 to 1:02... Pure heavenly music... Thank you, Rick, for such a treasure... 🙏🏻
Wow. Amazing video Rick. Well done. Not only a great musical story, but a very touching story about a great friendship.
I’m blown away! I’m going deeper into his music right away. Thank you for reminding me about his brilliance. PS ~ my students will be exposed to his music regularly from now on!
This is fantastic! This is one of your best videos that I have seen. What a talent this man and all of you who have played with him. I’m sure he took a lot of ideas from all that he’d performed with as well. This was a great watch and to learn a little background on this particular musician.
saw this guy once and forgot his name , its beyond awsome, Aydan Esen , worth remembering.
I didn't expect to be quite so moved by this.
wow.
Thanks for broadening my horizon every friggin' time !!!!!!
Absolutely stunning talent. Wow!!!
this moved me very much. loved it. thank you Rick.
This is the most wonderful thing I have ever heard, both the inspiring story and the music. Thanks so much for sharing!
A truly inspired and inspiring post. Thanks Rick!
greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaattttttttttttttttttttt... awesome... 2 things
1 ... that's the MOST interesting documentary I've ever seen... genius material presented perfectly..
2 ... Aydin is in rare company with the giants of music art and inventions since the Renaissance... truly a Renaissance Man. I don't need to list them ... everyone knows their names.
Whoa! Rick, you are probably the only youtuber I've listened to telling stories for so long, without blinking and feeling constantly excited! Such a story...
Thanks Filip!
Thanks for sharing this, Rick. You always have such a keen love of music.
I am always moved by this.
I've been listening to jazz since the late 70's and have subscribed to Keyboard Magazine and many other jazz related Music Magazines and I've never heard of this guy before, which I find quite surprising.
It is surprising...I can't believe it either. He should be the most famous of them all. Most people that know him have no idea of what he is capable of. He has symphonies and chamber music that have never been performed. All the famous pianists of the 60's and 70's played with Miles. That's how they were discovered. All it takes is for people to tell other people :)
Unreal movie. Thank you!
Heard Mr. Esen in a tiny recital room at Berklee in '86. I'd never heard anything like it. Told my room mate, who was a friend of Joe Henderson, that Joe should hire him ! Wonder if they ever played together.
Incredible music, amazing video! What a tribute!
Awesome video Rick! Thanks for sharing with us!!
This is my first day hearing Aydin's music! I've got a lot of catching up to do!
What a musical journey you are! Inspiring work!
why this guy is not famous !!!!!!
Rick, Aydin's playing is impressive! I agree with you he seems to be the best keyboard improviser I've ever heard, including Rubalcaba and Jarrett. Still, if I have to listen to a pianist, I'd stay with Petrucciani, because of his gentler musicianship. Thanks for all your lectures.
Thank you so much for this video and for everything you do, Rick!
Thank you for this awe inspiring video.