Banjo solo" The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise"by Ken Aoki

Ken Aoki(banjo)
typically 4-string banjo favorite tune.
Japanese banjo player Ken Aoki shows off with typical 4-string banjo style.

[@jimholmes4224]

He is fantastic, but let's not forget that great clarinet player in the background!

[@michaeljayklein500]

He's tops!

[@Babylauncher3000]

My eyebrows perked the moment he started.

[@user-ty6fy4cr2g]

His name is mr. Eiji Taniguchi. He is a top player on the Japanese jazz clarinet.

[@selfactualizer2099]

Yeah he played for like 5 seconds but it was pretty good.

[@Munenushi]

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

[@IamTheBaron]

i was suffering from depression before i came here......thank you happy asian man

[@aquaecoloratum]

LOL

[@plinkfloyd]

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]

Don't forget you're right up there too Lee

[@kimmolingonheimo]

is thi Sione Aleki on soprano uke! Sione was aTongan UKE player but all the metal strrung guys put him down, aye?

[@danielfitzgerald2052]

I absolutely agree.

[@chakoobytv1634]

find you a lover that looks at you the same way this guy looks at his banjo

[@aquaecoloratum]

LOL :)

[@selfactualizer2099]

No. Me and my wife fight like dogs and cats and we prefer to keep it this way. 😡

[@miata1492]

I thoroughly enjoy this performance EVERY time I hear it. Marvelous!

[@upyoursassmonkey]

I think this is the first time I've ever heard a banjo backed up with a band like that. It's awesome.

[@marcosking8]

+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

[@deniskeller1858]

NEVER and NEVER I had so high music emotions .... You just did it soooooo perfect. Now I can dye !!!!!

[@shelveymadama2948]

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

[@PIANOPHUNGUY]

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_art2]

"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!

[@deucecoupe71]

his face says : "I learned this just now!" :D but his perfomance says : "years of years of practice!" love it! TNX

[@StudebakerHawk57]

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!

[@kidoshi1954]

彼の楽しげな顔を見るだけで乗って演奏しているのが伝わってきますね。テクニックも凄いですが、彼の笑顔が最高！！

[@tptmnc]

As a trumpet, guitar, and banjo player, this is an incredible performance and display of musicianship!

[@thelmabadenhorst7270]

Absolutely fantastic, his face tells you how he loves his music and his instrument. Great band.

[@markt1387]

The joy in his face is infectious 😍😊

[@paxukulele]

His smile and expressiveness is as awesome as his musical talent! Wow!

[@user-fu5mu3li2e]

四ツ谷の教会のコンサートで、生で拝聴しました。圧巻でしたし、ニューオルリンズジャズへの愛を感じました。

[@KCKvideo]

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...

[@selfactualizer2099]

Everything is music.

[@rainmakerires4667]

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.....

[@usmale4915]

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-jp8uu8fm6t]

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。。

[@joniwxyz]

BRAVO Ken!!! You are some musician!! Love the Banjo --- it's a happy instrument!!

[@perfetti7]

Mr. Aoki, You and the band are truly "All-Stars"! Thank you.

[@Nata34Moscow]

Not only he's playing beautifully, but also thoroughly enjoying what he's doing! Amazing! ))

[@WorkingDistance2411]

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

[@melcochon]

sera01 muy buen punto

[@demitry1000]

ive never seen some one so happy as they play music, he realy loves to play th banjo

[@miguelsuarez5733]

I wish one day i became as happy as this guy in my job

[@joebowen1589]

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.

[@sukotaemon727]

当時BSで観ました。Kenさんの楽しそうな演奏が、今でも忘れられません 豪華メンバーのバックバンドもため息ものです 民放では作れない、こんな贅沢な音楽番組を、またNHKで製作しませんか でないと、オジサンも〇〇チューブやらで鬱憤を晴らすようになりますよ

[@skip-raft129]

Oh that was fun. Who can be crabby when a banjo is going on. Nice playing Ken Aoki!

[@MVsBigAdventure]

I've never heard anyone strum a four string so well. He really gets everything out of the instrument. Thanks

[@plinkfloyd]

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!

[@SJBenHar]

Beautiful! Pure enjoyment! Orchestra sounds great! The soloist is amazing!

[@kilikiss]

This is just amazing, just amazing. You can't help but smile at the expression on his face.

[@michaelklein5242]

So beautiful and happy. You hope his mom is in the audience. Brilliant and this made my week!

[@joeyservo]

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.

[@solarianaeronaut2693]

I come back to this video every year now

[@mikebrown8599]

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.

[@balTTT08]

初めて見たけど凄すぎて。

[@geniecruz8628]

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.

[@CountLollo]

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.

[@obscurebandfan]

Everyone knocks the banjo but I just love the damn things.

[@djepicurus]

This is incredible banjo playing. My hats off to this guy.

[@divinegod102]

I watch this video every morning and his bloody smile always tell me that it's going to be a great day.

[@I_post_things11]

that was badass, and the dude was cheesin the whole time!

[@sho2389]

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(◠‿・)-☆

[@pat7893]

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.

[@papainoelnoisecore]

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

[@walkindown33]

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.

[@PseudoPotato]

It's always 1000x more fun to watch musicians who are having fun themselves, like this guy.

[@Munenushi]

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.

[@totaltjefflamorker]

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 :)

[@tablature6121]

Absolutely astounding! One of my fave tunes, and now one of my fave versions. Domo arigato, Ken. (Thanks, minor, for posting.)

[@fdensmore]

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

[@tylerlee1554]

He is like the gate keeper to heaven, hopefully!

[@aquaecoloratum]

hahaha! :) wow!

[@mfrican1127]

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!

[@robertovacagalarza]

Fantástica la versión de Ken Aoki, me fascinó!

[@richardslater677]

I can’t imagine that it is possible to play a plectrum banjo better than that.

[@MalgorzataTobolska]

gourmet music, move the emotions in a positive way

[@MalgorzataTobolska]

Zosia Żurawska wzajemnie Zosiu, dziękuję

[@tookurjaerbs]

Happiest banjo player. EVER.

[@MrPeterRoland]

Fantastic and a fantatic band. I've enjoyd it.

[@LoadPast]

Those facial expressions though

[@kostasachilleos6359]

Its like ACME

[@johnderby8921]

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

[@zgiunti]

How can anyone dislike this? That was absolutely SICK!

[@goPistons06]

this video is one of those things that make the world great

[@clintjones8816]

What a joy to watch.

[@YupKim1]

Outstanding! Bravo!!!

[@kostasachilleos6359]

4:42 of pure Happiness!!!!!Hello from Greece!!!!!

[@misanthrope1920]

I agree, he is truly an amazing banjo player

[@StudebakerHawk57]

Amazing right-hand technique... just amazing.

[@GodsFavoriteBassPlyr]

Wow - I'm VERY impressed. Nicely done.

[@davnkatz]

WOW!!! Your styling and interpretation are fantastic.

[@ThomasLindsey]

The guy is shredding and enjoying it. Good times, I'm digging on this pretty hard.

[@Timothydlol]

what an absolute legend

[@soptamer]

he looks soo happy. awesome job..

[@Corrie121]

Really awesome performance. Thanks a million for sharing.

[@Porterchrille]

What for an amazing sound, perfectly tone-engineering and playing.

[@nubbsy6]

i literally started dancing once the whole band came in :D

[@clayguy2000]

The great ones make it look so easy.

[@Kozej23x]

Wow Ken is just amazing!

[@JosephEaorle]

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.

[@RoyalGreenTea]

look at that smile. he's so sympathic!

[@gdstef1]

purdy banjo and mad skills! watch this while your blazed! Thumbs up!

[@markt1387]

wonderful music!

[@dillydean]

hes so happy!!! this is awesome

[@scalhotrod]

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...

[@lymkb3]

Damnit I was waiting so eager to hear the roar of applaus

[@glus]

Awesome job!!!

[@julietaorliacq3295]

Man! This made me laugh! I'm in such a better mood now. Thanks!

[@mitchelllacle6924]

simply brilliant

[@BOGnz]

everything about this video is perfect

[@user-bh3dn1wx2x]

凄い、ノリノリの演奏ですね。青木さん！

[@Russocass]

This is one of the best videos in youtube

[@seanmoyses]

Well done Ken. The Pietsch MasterVox ArtDeco sounds wonderful and you are a true artist. Sean

[@richardvelazquez9883]

Brilliant, of course.

[@yadaydada123]

eddy peabody would be proud!!! love it! thank you!

[@gatsonratz]

I loved that.

[@BanjoRomo]

simply amazing

[@heinoverbeek]

Yes!! What a good performance.

[@bevskennel]

Ken you are amazing,thank you for the music!!!