Ken Aoki(banjo) typically 4-string banjo favorite tune. Japanese banjo player Ken Aoki shows off with typical 4-string banjo style.
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@jimholmes42246 жыл бұрын
He is fantastic, but let's not forget that great clarinet player in the background!
@michaeljayklein5005 жыл бұрын
He's tops!
@Babylauncher30003 жыл бұрын
My eyebrows perked the moment he started.
@user-ty6fy4cr2g3 жыл бұрын
His name is mr. Eiji Taniguchi. He is a top player on the Japanese jazz clarinet.
@selfactualizer20992 жыл бұрын
Yeah he played for like 5 seconds but it was pretty good.
@Munenushi6 ай бұрын
it will never stop being insane to me that even 'jazz' and indeed any 'improvisation' by japanese is measured and calculated and executed with robotic perfection
@IamTheBaron10 жыл бұрын
i was suffering from depression before i came here......thank you happy asian man
@aquaecoloratum5 жыл бұрын
LOL
@plinkfloyd14 жыл бұрын
Ken Aoki is undoubtedly the finest Plectrum banjoist in the world today. This video proves it beyond a shadow of a doubt! Simply the best!!!!
@paulscudds8474 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget you're right up there too Lee
@kimmolingonheimo Жыл бұрын
is thi Sione Aleki on soprano uke! Sione was aTongan UKE player but all the metal strrung guys put him down, aye?
@danielfitzgerald205211 ай бұрын
I absolutely agree.
@chakoobytv16347 жыл бұрын
find you a lover that looks at you the same way this guy looks at his banjo
@aquaecoloratum5 жыл бұрын
LOL :)
@selfactualizer20992 жыл бұрын
No. Me and my wife fight like dogs and cats and we prefer to keep it this way. 😡
@miata1492 Жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoy this performance EVERY time I hear it. Marvelous!
@upyoursassmonkey8 жыл бұрын
I think this is the first time I've ever heard a banjo backed up with a band like that. It's awesome.
@marcosking88 жыл бұрын
+DeadCats there is one scene in a movie called king of jazz where a banjo plays the lead in a big band. REally sick scene. its with paul whiteman
@deniskeller185815 күн бұрын
NEVER and NEVER I had so high music emotions .... You just did it soooooo perfect. Now I can dye !!!!!
@shelveymadama294810 жыл бұрын
Wow! Such an amazing artist that he brings me to tears - his love of music and the banjo shines through. He so reminds me of my father who played banjo from the time he was 12 yrs old and played with bands all his life. Joyful memories here of always music in our home. Thank you to Ken Aoki and I look forward to hearing further music from this artist. Shelvey Butler Madama
@PIANOPHUNGUY11 жыл бұрын
I understand while he is smiling so much. The sounds his banjo is making makes him happy. The banjo is a happy instrument. Plus the style of music he is playing. Old time jazz can do that to you.
@amaguri_art24 жыл бұрын
"amazing!" is too simple to praise about his music but really amazing! Magnificent! His sounds are full of joy. It makes people happy. Thank you so much for sharing this!
@deucecoupe7113 жыл бұрын
his face says : "I learned this just now!" :D but his perfomance says : "years of years of practice!" love it! TNX
@StudebakerHawk5713 жыл бұрын
I've played the five-string banjo for over 30 years (i.e., bluegrass and frailing), but this is one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. Outstanding!
I wanted to hear some banjo, and I ran across this. This made the hair stand up on my neck. I am a young kid, fallen in love with cello, and bass. This right here is music, and anyone who plays an instrument with even a hint of passion can see it right in this guys eyes, his smile, and his hands. That was music, I'm not going to go out of my way to go find racist comments just so I can say something about them, so let's just keep this clean. My god If I can ever play a cello this way...
@selfactualizer20992 жыл бұрын
Everything is music.
@rainmakerires466712 жыл бұрын
I played a 4 string tenor 40 years ago when Eddie Peabody was the king...I have to say that this young man makes him look like a beginner... Ken..you are without a doubt.. the best in the world.. I can only describe your still as CLASSICAL BANJO...you are the king... no shit...rainmaker.....
@usmale49154 жыл бұрын
Didn't know if I would like this- - -but, when they kicked into "HIGH GEAR" hot damn! Great, will be watching this over and over!!!
@user-jp8uu8fm6t4 жыл бұрын
この人、めちゃくちゃ上手いよね!もっとテレビとか出ればいいのに。。
@joniwxyz8 жыл бұрын
BRAVO Ken!!! You are some musician!! Love the Banjo --- it's a happy instrument!!
@perfetti77 жыл бұрын
Mr. Aoki, You and the band are truly "All-Stars"! Thank you.
@Nata34Moscow7 жыл бұрын
Not only he's playing beautifully, but also thoroughly enjoying what he's doing! Amazing! ))
@WorkingDistance241110 жыл бұрын
素晴らしい…ここまでノってスウイングされると聞いてる方も気持ちいい
@melcochon7 жыл бұрын
sera01 muy buen punto
@demitry100013 жыл бұрын
ive never seen some one so happy as they play music, he realy loves to play th banjo
@miguelsuarez573312 жыл бұрын
I wish one day i became as happy as this guy in my job
@joebowen15899 жыл бұрын
Ive played Tenor Banjo for many yrs & mainly popular tunes incl Doxieland Jazz, New irleans style & Ken Aoki is A great musician too Playing WORLD IS WAITING FOR THE Sunrise.
Oh that was fun. Who can be crabby when a banjo is going on. Nice playing Ken Aoki!
@MVsBigAdventure5 ай бұрын
I've never heard anyone strum a four string so well. He really gets everything out of the instrument. Thanks
@plinkfloyd13 жыл бұрын
I have played banjo professionally for 47 years and I can tell you no one has EVER played this song this well in the history of the world. It is wonderful Ken was able to do this with a great band arrangement and great musicians backing him up all on live national T.V.. As for some of the slanderous racists comments I have seen posted on this video you should be ashamed of yourself. I know Ken and he is a warm generous person, so before you make an insulting comment look in the mirror and stfu!
@SJBenHar4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Pure enjoyment! Orchestra sounds great! The soloist is amazing!
@kilikiss13 жыл бұрын
This is just amazing, just amazing. You can't help but smile at the expression on his face.
@michaelklein52423 жыл бұрын
So beautiful and happy. You hope his mom is in the audience. Brilliant and this made my week!
@joeyservo13 жыл бұрын
I wish I enjoyed doing anything in life as much as Ken Aoki appears to enjoy playing banjo. He always has that massive smile when he's playing.
@solarianaeronaut26933 жыл бұрын
I come back to this video every year now
@mikebrown859911 жыл бұрын
That's the first four string I've seen played for quite some years. All of the good "trad" bands in England when I was young had a decent tenor banjo player. Ah happy days. Ken is obviously having a lot of fun. Music makes the world a better place.
@balTTT082 жыл бұрын
初めて見たけど凄すぎて。
@geniecruz862812 жыл бұрын
You are so talented on the american banjo a symbol of the "song writing capital" of nashville, Tennesse. I also wish that Japan shall overcome damages from tsunami & rebuild once more as a tenacious neighboring country. I am also saddened by losses of people from all countries there.
@CountLollo13 жыл бұрын
Just saw this video again after quite some time. What realy makes this one great is this guy, Ken Aoki, ain't only a great banjo player, he really looks like he's having the greatest time he could possibly have with his pants on playing this one.
@obscurebandfan7 жыл бұрын
Everyone knocks the banjo but I just love the damn things.
@djepicurus13 жыл бұрын
This is incredible banjo playing. My hats off to this guy.
@divinegod10213 жыл бұрын
I watch this video every morning and his bloody smile always tell me that it's going to be a great day.
@I_post_things1112 жыл бұрын
that was badass, and the dude was cheesin the whole time!
@sho23893 жыл бұрын
すごく楽しいです!遊園地に行ったみたいに、ワクワクしちゃいました(◠‿・)-☆
@pat789315 жыл бұрын
It's always amazing to me that the rest of the world ALSO likes purely American music! And how he plays his banjo - also the conductor/clarinetist! Fantastic! Thanks so much.
@papainoelnoisecore3 жыл бұрын
this is pure depression-healing juice. his happiness, the absurd talent, the rest of the band rocking in the background. like, when the band kicks in the first time i almost jumped from my chair dude wtf why is this so good
@walkindown3316 жыл бұрын
Coming from a banjoist and guitarist and a huge fan of Eddie Peabody's, I must say I really appreciated this video. His style and energy signal a return to the manic, lovable lunacy that pervaded Peabody's performances. Amazing technical ability and, surprisingly, a really tasteful rendition.
@PseudoPotato16 жыл бұрын
It's always 1000x more fun to watch musicians who are having fun themselves, like this guy.
@Munenushi6 ай бұрын
it will never stop being insane to me that even 'jazz' and indeed any 'improvisation' by japanese is measured and calculated and executed musically with robotic perfection... there are no elongated gaps, no slurs of notes, hardly any human emotion in the technical playing itself - absolutely nothing like emotional improvisation playing on an instrument seen in other regions. it is almost as though the emotion comes out everywhere else around, but not the sounds from within the instrument itself. there is an odd beauty to it though, like a woman crying profusely while singing absolutely perfectly with no changes or mistakes or even one falter or slip in her singing. seems like that is the beauty of the Japanese way.
@totaltjefflamorker16 жыл бұрын
The thing I love the most about Ken is that he´s always smiling. To many musicans these days looks depressed and to serious on stage, As the Jokes would say :"Why so serious?". Ken Aoki is the best :)
@tablature61218 жыл бұрын
Absolutely astounding! One of my fave tunes, and now one of my fave versions. Domo arigato, Ken. (Thanks, minor, for posting.)
@fdensmore13 жыл бұрын
I just cant stop smiling when he bobs his head back and forth and bends those strings! makes me want to pick up a banjo :D
@tylerlee15549 жыл бұрын
He is like the gate keeper to heaven, hopefully!
@aquaecoloratum5 жыл бұрын
hahaha! :) wow!
@mfrican112713 жыл бұрын
you can tell that this guys just havin a fuckin blast, no matter what language you speak or what culture you might be from, music doesnt have a language, music carries whatever the player expresses it. it gives ya that irresistable urge to smile and make goofy faces like a dork and not care cause your the one havin all that fun!
@robertovacagalarza9 жыл бұрын
Fantástica la versión de Ken Aoki, me fascinó!
@richardslater6772 жыл бұрын
I can’t imagine that it is possible to play a plectrum banjo better than that.
@MalgorzataTobolska10 жыл бұрын
gourmet music, move the emotions in a positive way
@MalgorzataTobolska10 жыл бұрын
Zosia Żurawska wzajemnie Zosiu, dziękuję
@tookurjaerbs13 жыл бұрын
Happiest banjo player. EVER.
@MrPeterRoland10 жыл бұрын
Fantastic and a fantatic band. I've enjoyd it.
@LoadPast10 жыл бұрын
Those facial expressions though
@kostasachilleos63595 жыл бұрын
Its like ACME
@johnderby89218 жыл бұрын
It's a plectrum banjo, no doubt. The neck of a plectrum is noticeably longer than a tenor. The sound different, sort of more mellow, if you will. This guy is superior!!!! NH
@zgiunti13 жыл бұрын
How can anyone dislike this? That was absolutely SICK!
@goPistons0614 жыл бұрын
this video is one of those things that make the world great
@clintjones88162 жыл бұрын
What a joy to watch.
@YupKim112 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! Bravo!!!
@kostasachilleos63595 жыл бұрын
4:42 of pure Happiness!!!!!Hello from Greece!!!!!
@misanthrope192011 жыл бұрын
I agree, he is truly an amazing banjo player
@StudebakerHawk577 жыл бұрын
Amazing right-hand technique... just amazing.
@GodsFavoriteBassPlyr11 жыл бұрын
Wow - I'm VERY impressed. Nicely done.
@davnkatz16 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! Your styling and interpretation are fantastic.
@ThomasLindsey9 жыл бұрын
The guy is shredding and enjoying it. Good times, I'm digging on this pretty hard.
@Timothydlol13 жыл бұрын
what an absolute legend
@soptamer16 жыл бұрын
he looks soo happy. awesome job..
@Corrie12113 жыл бұрын
Really awesome performance. Thanks a million for sharing.
@Porterchrille14 жыл бұрын
What for an amazing sound, perfectly tone-engineering and playing.
@nubbsy611 жыл бұрын
i literally started dancing once the whole band came in :D
@clayguy200013 жыл бұрын
The great ones make it look so easy.
@Kozej23x9 жыл бұрын
Wow Ken is just amazing!
@JosephEaorle11 жыл бұрын
This playing is untouchable, all those people are backing him for a reason, he a god among men when it comes to his banjo skills.
@RoyalGreenTea14 жыл бұрын
look at that smile. he's so sympathic!
@gdstef114 жыл бұрын
purdy banjo and mad skills! watch this while your blazed! Thumbs up!
@markt13878 жыл бұрын
wonderful music!
@dillydean14 жыл бұрын
hes so happy!!! this is awesome
@scalhotrod11 жыл бұрын
I've seen Ken play in person and he's even more talented than this video shows. He's unbelievable to watch let alone hear and try to fully appreciate his playing ability...
@lymkb311 жыл бұрын
Damnit I was waiting so eager to hear the roar of applaus
@glus16 жыл бұрын
Awesome job!!!
@julietaorliacq32956 жыл бұрын
Man! This made me laugh! I'm in such a better mood now. Thanks!
@mitchelllacle69247 жыл бұрын
simply brilliant
@BOGnz12 жыл бұрын
everything about this video is perfect
@user-bh3dn1wx2x9 ай бұрын
凄い、ノリノリの演奏ですね。青木さん!
@Russocass11 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best videos in youtube
@seanmoyses16 жыл бұрын
Well done Ken. The Pietsch MasterVox ArtDeco sounds wonderful and you are a true artist. Sean
@richardvelazquez98837 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, of course.
@yadaydada12313 жыл бұрын
eddy peabody would be proud!!! love it! thank you!