Amazing Improvisation by Ann Hampton Callaway

While in the KPLU studios, Ann Hampton Callaway invited the audience to give her phrases (some of which included 'sunshine in Seattle', 'home for wayward girls', 'basketball' and 'snuffleupagus') which she would then include in an improvised song. The resulting song was clever, humorous, daring and delightful!

[@eliastorre]

God, I didn't know her until I googled who was the artist that sings the Nanny song. That song is really good but I had no idea this woman was this talented. Amazing!

[@jaycee330]

and Liz Callaway's older sister.

[@SnakeyD8468]

​@@jaycee330who?

[@jaycee330]

@@SnakeyD8468 Google it

[@adg_87]

Freestyles as well as Black Thought! Props!!❤🙏🏽💯

[@m.phillips4650]

She is pure brilliance!

[@princepeterwolf]

Okay...that was one of the most impressive things I've ever heard. She's a genius

[@kdchenofan1]

Ann is one of the most talented people on the planet. The songs that she creates on the spot are always amazing! Had the pleasure of seeing her Streisand Songbook show in Edmonds this day. She is not to be missed!

[@doc071972]

It is always a pleasure to listen to her voice. She's an amazing singer.

[@pedroaguirre258]

i cant get enough of the nanny´s intro song, plus this. a very talented artist indeed

[@Jestunes]

Wow. To make an instant song with random words is phenomenal. Kudos Ann

[@puglet7]

She's one HUGE talent !

[@kennschmidt966]

“This is a song that writes itself.” 😂🤣😂

[@joyjoy-jr6po]

She is great!

[@franco_lebeau]

I don't even know this woman but she enjoys so much singing that gives me chiken skin. so beautifull. I love it

[@Blayke92]

What a talent!

[@katiewebster3900]

She is so talented

[@brandonsullivan9080]

She was at the 2010 macys thanksgiving day parade and sge sang the television debut of yes virginia

[@nicolasisasi]

Impresionante!!! Such a talent of improvisation!!!

[@MickaelleLeslie]

I don't why I feel so emotional ahahah

[@yolandeanken5632]

My god what a talent! Just incredible. Tears in my eyes.

[@72vince27]

You'll find me everywhere on this KZbin thing. Darling dear, just know I am cultured.

[@peachboy595]

Tangerine ukelele School for wayward girls Snuffleupagus Sunshine in Seattle Apple pie driving down the road Varied shades of green Basketball

[@lpv3142]

Amazing...alot of talent and experience. Very inspirational.

[@beverlybremers1]

She's so awesome!

[@maregirl3550]

Ann is an extraordinary talent. I have been a fan for 21 years when I first heard her voice over the p.a. system at the then Bon Marche in downtown Seattle at Christmas time. Great singer. Wonderful person. Follow her on Facebook! She writes and posts a poem daily. She has been such a Godsend thru this pandemic. Subscribe to her KZbin channel if you haven't. Her voice and her music are so wonderful!!

[@imagenesypalabras1]

Wow Qué bárbara !

[@OkieGal2]

Seeing her tonight with the Tulsa Signature Symphony. So excited!

[@MS-sj7zx]

"Ah-pug-us" hahahaha!! I lost it!

[@baxatakbaxatak2014]

If you give Ann Hampton Callaway a series of random phrases, she turns them into a Ben Folds song. XD

[@TerriCarroll]

Amazing.

[@knkx]

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[@laurentlevilevi1902]

amazing

[@iy7677]

Amazing❣️❣️

[@gailsteele3046]

Awesome

[@daniel.caamano]

¡Genial!

[@equallizer4032]

WOW!!!!

[@gratefuldeadmarsh9934]

Amazing !!! 🌈😎🌈

[@Sonincognito]

WooooooooooooooooooooooW!

[@JLPerryTV]

I know this was improv but what was the name of actual song she was playing on the piano?

[@maregirl3550]

Ann writes her own melody and song from the words people give her in the audience. She is an extraordinary talent and she can improv both without batting an eye.

[@JLPerryTV]

Mare Girl I know that. I’m referring the instrumentation of the song. What song is that? Unless she made that up too

[@maregirl3550]

@@JLPerryTV All of it is improv.

[@lpv3142]

It was improvised music and lyrics. Trained musicians practice improvising from using their musical knowledge of chords, harmony and styles. Not easy...she is extremely talented and skilled at musical improvisation not just the words. She is a real musician.

[@spacecadet2172]

@@JLPerryTVshe improvised that melody on the spot. She wasn’t just putting her own words to someone else’s song.

[@PoLytnin]

Not badddd.....