AT CARNEGIE HALL - AUTUMN LEAVES, BUMBLEBEE, WHIRLAWAY - Roger Williams

Roger Williams gave a stellar performance for Steinway & Son's 150th Anniversary Concert at Carnegie Hall on June 7, 2003, accompanied by his fabulous band: WHIRLAWAY, ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE, AUTUMN LEAVES, & BUMBLEBEE. Afterward, Paul Shaffer declared, "As they say here in Carnegie Hall, 'The Cat has Chops!' " Roger's grandson captured the performance from the audience.
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[@GeorgeFranchell]

Astonishing! An amazing pianist, performance and brilliant arrangement of these songs. Such a humble man that always shows gratefulness and love in his words and his performances. He's my most favorite. ❤️🎹🎶🎵🎉

[@RogerWilliamsMusic]

And he was 79 years old! And the next day, he went to Indiana for surgery on his hand to eliminate his pain from overuse!

[@GeorgeFranchell]

A man of great fortitude, moral fiber, and talent!

[@dotasbury7042]

❤️ him my dad's favorite

[@Quacks0]

I really appreciated Roger Williams' kindly taking time out of his busy schedule to autograph and send me a brand-new "old stock" album of "Your Evening With Roger Williams" for just 20 bucks. It is a long-out-of-print title that I was really pleased to have. Thank you for honoring me, Mr. Williams --- R.I.P. :)

[@ferminitafrancia7345]

Lola’s favorite theme song that brings memories of my dearest loving person in my life no other than Piling (Ralph Francia)❤❤❤

[@tedostrem3907]

Roger was my Godfather. His father, a Lutheran minister in Des Moines, and my grandfather, Carl T. Ostrem, Sr., a dentist in Des Moines and a member of Pastor Wertz's church (Roger Williams is a stage name; he was born Louis (Louie) Wertz) were best of friends. When I, Carl T. Ostrem, III, was born in Iowa City in 1951, he asked Roger if he would be my Godfather. He held me at the baptism. He was more amazing than most people will ever know. He was a Golden Gloves boxer (had to have his hands insured with Lloyd's of London). (Did you notice, after his performance and he went up to Paul to shake hands how he did a feint/head-bob? Classic fighter instinct. (I was a Martial Arts instructor for thirty years, so I notice things like that.) Played thirteen or fourteen other instruments. Some of them very well. He loved to ride motorcycles, but was discouraged from doing so as it might hurt his hands (and career). I'll stop here, but hadn't seen this video and wanted to honor him and his talent and his friendship with the family, which he thought was very important. Thanks for listening to his music, and thanks to his grandson for filming and sharing. I last saw him live about twenty-five years ago when he played at a theater in Aurora, Illinois.

[@RogerWilliamsMusic]

Yes, Roger was quite an amazing man and thank you so much for sharing your intimate story! How very special that his family was close friends of yours and he was your godfather! Once he actually slipped on oil with his motorcycle and his hands were embedded with gravel that had to be removed with tweezers...ouch! That ended that sport quickly! Your enlightenment about the head-bob is fascinating! Thanks again.

[@jackierabe6324]

I cried. Some of his piano pieces especially Chopin was performed by my son, Brian, at Paco Park presents, a werkly televised performance in the Philippines That was 24 years ago. Such memories. Time can never be recalled He is now 43 years old. He never played the piano again. He is now in the States. Just reminiscing

[@yvonne7715]

Exceptional💎🔥👏👏👏

[@patriciawickholm3617]

He was delightful in concert. Played so beautifully and he made it fun and interesting...like here!!! I had loved his music/playing since I was young, after I heard him play Autumn Leaves.....finally got to see him in my 50's!!! Truly unforgettable.

[@eddiebeato5546]

Stunning musician, and brilliant virtuoso pianist: both classical and Jazz in equal terms!!!

[@user-rr8cp8ui7d]

會跳舞的手指鋼琴音樂/使人興奮並舞冷塲/好好聽/急密得嚟/清晰/快速/使人耳目一新！技街性壓倒一切/不可錯過！天才作品！

[@YenneyRossi]

Spettacolare prestazione e video ✳️👌 Grazie infinite alla persona che ha fatto la diffusione di questa bellissima musica di Roger Willams Music 🙏🎶👍 Complimenti ed un grande applauso 👏 A dopo 🇮🇹✔️🤗

[@cnote410]

I've been around a long time and he is by far the greatest pianist that I have ever heard.

[@susanblakeley8630]

I love his music so much,have been a fan of his for years. Was a all time musician when I was a young girl. Thanks. SB

[@lalatatishvili1082]

Гений!!!!!

[@marinacareaga7957]

All the thinks you are and Autumn , are the best for me .

[@marinacareaga7957]

Autumn leaves

[@marinacareaga7957]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-jj7sr2xt7x]

Эту музыку слышала более 40 лет назад и благодаря сокурсницам услышала вновь . У меня была навязчивая идея услышать её вновь . Мои друзья приложили максимум усилий и я вновь услышала эту композицию - ,, Осенние листья '' . У меня был ориентир - программа , которую вёл Виктор Татарский и американский пианист - запись 1955 года . Они нашли . Спасибо им и Вам , что сохранили .

[@marinacareaga7957]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carmensanabria7533]

Magnífica actuación, las lágrimas aparecieron en mis ojos. Adoro el piano. Después de muchos años, he vuelto a tocar. Dios bendiga esa virtud!!!!

[@mobrules29]

The drummer's expression says it all about Roger at 10:54. I've smiled and shook my head at him too. Not very long before Roger's death, I had the supreme privilege of seeing him in concert at the King Concert Hall at SUNY Fredonia. Well into his 80s at the time, he had lost absolutely nothing...amazing talent still on display, fingers still the most nimble ever, and his wonderful sense of humor. What a gift.

[@CharlotteFairchild]

He asked me to sing twice in 2004 at President Jimmy Carter's Birthday, which was also his birthday. They were born the same year, month, and day. He was wonderful. He changed Hawaiian shirts every hour or so. There were 80 long stemmed roses he passed out at 11 pm when he had finished an 11 hour concert at the age of 80. HIs family was there. There were no mistakes in his playing the 6 hours I listened to him. There were over 300 people who stayed until the end when his marathon was over. He was so impressive. He had no performance anxiety. I just remember that he started out with the same label as Jane Morgan.

[@RogerWilliamsMusic]

Thank you for sharing your memories of Roger and that very special day! I remember you singing! You have a beautiful voice :) Have you taken a look at the video of that marathon on our RW KZbin channel? Wish we had your solo on tape!

Hello nice video thank you everyday 👍🍎👍👏👏👍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@patrickverto4205]

those fingers, thee best and forever....

[@martinamorgan1119]

You were bless to have roger as. Your god papa,,

[@user-jj7sr2xt7x]

Когда замечательные музыка , исполнитель и инструмент - остаётся наслаждаться и сожалеть , что не можешь быть причастным к этому чуду .

[@oscarvaldesyero9977]

Great performer, great personna, wonderful artist. Unique style. It's like having a couple of mice running over the keyboard with grand maestry.

👍🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@oscarvaldesyero9977]

@ Thanks for your response. Have a lovely day.

[@doncucojimenez2234]

ES INCREÍBLE LA MANERA DE TOCAR TRES DIFERENTES CANCIONES SOLO EL ES UN VIRTUOSO DEL PIANO GRACIAS

[@americaforever]

I searched thru many versions of Autumn Leaves on KZbin looking for that piano run he does. To me, the song doesn’t sound right without it. I don’t know why others don’t do it. I guess it was his signature thing.

[@jeanbondoc904]

Like the Roger Williams Gold Limited Edition Piano created by Joseph Sidorowicz, the Autumn Leaves Steinway Piano is created by Frank Pollaro. In fact, he is one of the leading veneer craftsman in the United States today. He is known for his complex veneer and inlaid designs, and his furniture has been featured in the Neuberger Museum at SUNY Purchase, on television, and in numerous publications. Mr. Pollaro has designed many art case pianos for Steinway & Sons. One of these is an Art Deco design that can now be seen and heard in the Petrossian Lounge at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1999, Mr Pollaro designed the midnight blue "Rhapsody" Steinway honoring Steinway artist George Gershwin. His art case piano, "Diamonds on Satin," demonstrates that Mr. Pollaro's creative talents take design to an inspired level. In 2004, Mr. Pollaro designed the tribute to Steinway Artist Roger Williams, entitled "Autumn Leaves." one of Pollaro's latest design is the Steinway's 600,000th piano. Please visit his website, Pollaro Custom Furniture (pollaro.com/portfolio/pianos) on Portfolio page to see the picture of all 16 art case pianos Frank Pollaro ever makes! I am pleased to see any art case pianos from old Steinway website (steinway.com) Pollaro Custom Furniture. :)

[@RogerWilliamsMusic]

Thank you again for sharing your fascinating knowledge on the artists behind these beautiful art case Steinways! I know that Roger fell in love with this one, but shortly after this performance, it was purchased!

[@jeanbondoc904]

@@RogerWilliamsMusic You're welcome. It seems the Autumn Leaves piano created by Frank Pollaro and it was purchased just for $258,000? I don't know the price. Maybe it was expensive after all.

[@cossacksusa]

Superb !!!

[@michaelvainer3350]

BRAVO !

[@janethu9169]

Thank you! I got three big red HEARtS for my comments. Sorry about English spelling, I seldom use a dictionary.

[@kotoisiyama656]

生の演奏を観れて感激です。若い時はラジオかレコードで聞く機会しかなかった。(*^ω^*)

[@zuleikacaldeira9012]

As mãos São mágicas.. deslizam...adoro

[@zuleikacaldeira9012]

Obrigado..adoro ver e ouvir vice tocar

[@martinamorgan1119]

Maravilloso

[@janethu9169]

Too many hearts for me, I go ga ga, crazy! Hope I am not too excited and get a heart attack. I know by heart this piano song is very very old, I do not know Roger is dead or alive? maybe?

[@RogerWilliamsMusic]

Ha, ha :) Roger played his last concert in March 2011 and sadly passed away seven months later from pancreatic cancer.

[@janethu9169]

He got fast fingers than Lang Lang, flying fingers, too. What kind piano is that?

[@RogerWilliamsMusic]

If you enjoy Lang Lang, maybe you will enjoy Roger's classical playlist on his KZbin channel: kzbin.info.

[@zuleikacaldeira9012]

Ele brinca no piano..rsrsrs

[@zuleikacaldeira9012]

Suas mãos ..são fantásticas. .. fecho os olhos e me vejo na platéia ,mesmo estando tão longe.. incrível

[@LolaPrim-qc9xh]

Toyu

[@emersunday3105]

● A DEMONSTRATIVE PIANIST

[@janethu9169]

He said, it is a Stanwyay. I do not know he can compose, he is talented

[@cnote410]

Steinway

[@LolaPrim-qc9xh]

Toyu