Jazzy Japanese Does Ray Charles At The Mall Piano

[@jaimeruiz8815]

I just have to add this. Notice (1) how Hitomi watches closely Brendan's tempo & improv while she is still playing blindly with her two hands. That's technique's mastery. And (2) how she moves left on her seat to let B seat next to her. But B, very tactfully, does not seat to allow her full control and, enhance her interpretation of Georgia but without 'taking over.' All of this and more, with music, but without a word spoken. That's musical respect between two superb musicians that have never met! I will hear more from Hitomi Kawasaki's jazz even if I have to learn Japanese. PS: She has a home in Tokyo, another in Rome, and another in London. She's well-to-do, but very classy and humble. A great musician! Brendan adapted perfectly to her soft, slow mood & tempo. Notice at the end, when Hitomi puts her hands on her lap indicating she's about to finish, Dr K does a descending finishing scale, while Hitomi keeps his rhythm with her head and immediately imitates it but with blues chords while they both finish on the same note... very softly. [Brendan has an immense musical versatility, sense of rhythm, and musical adaptation that's often overlooked by the not-so-musically inclined because of his intense like for the over-the-top dynamic boggie-woggie.] Hitomi is a very humble and classy lady, besides having such profound sense of jazz tempo, rhythm, softness touch, and self-control. Hitomi's placing her hands on her lap to indicate to BK that she is over, and now the 'finale' to close, is simply genial!

[@richardkappes2499]

Eine tolle Musikerin !

[@michaelfotenopulos3711]

You're right Jaime, music can do that. Without "speaking to one another", music can do all the talking..!

[@jaimeruiz8815]

@@michaelfotenopulos3711 Look at 2:59 how she gives Dr K a quick one second smile of approval, and how she is keeping rhythm with her left foot toes, totally understated (not like our beloved, over-the-top Dr K) but musically wise nevertheless. Different cultures, different mannerisms. Vive la difference!

[@richardkappes2499]

@@jaimeruiz8815 "nicht wie unser geliebter, übertriebener Dr. K." bedeutet : Äpfel mit Birnen zu vergleichen ! Nichts für ungut ! Herzliche Grüße aus COLONIA (Köln am Rhein BRD)

[@gretatillett1100]

Yes indeed and she is such a lovely person. Super music.

[@NevaJWilson25462]

She is really talented. I like the way she improvises her own style in the song.

[@nikkicarter9834]

What a fabulously expressive pianist she is. Very talented indeed. Perfect musical partner for our maestro Brendan. What a duet! Loved it.

[@annstar4306]

Look how she watches Branden to be in sync with him ! Oh this is such style so good ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@brianthroneburg1577]

I noticed that as well. So solid!

[@cherrysword]

Quite moving xx

[@evelynblake883]

I’m sobbing here ,, I don’t know why? I just found this so emotionally moving,,

[@annstar4306]

@@evelynblake883 oh it does stir something for sure ,❤️

[@konstantinpirogov502]

This is the most wonderful way that people can communicate with each other

[@nelsonpalmer4831]

One of your best duos She groves and brought some smooth jazz

[@gregpiszko6355]

What an amazing performance by Hitomi and Brendan! Love it so much!

[@jaimeruiz8815]

Absolutely beautiful jazz! Loved her slow, blues tempo. She is so gifted. I have to hear more jazz from Hitomi. Brendan's improv was also exquisite. Not overwhelming at all, but just enhancing her jazz here and there. Amazing duet!

[@rie20100]

Ohhh Dr. K & Hitomi, this was truly beautiful and magical! Dr. K, I admired how you respected Hitomi's talent and allowed her to shine. Much love to you both! ❤️🇨🇦

[@B0TT0MGUN]

Well, that was a Kodak moment. Just the facial features, her intensity and calmness blew me away while never faltering that perfect Georgia rendering with Dr.K. That was an incredible performance.

[@pamshearer120]

Good Morning Dr . K Thank you so very much for sharing great music with everyone , May God continue to bless you ! 🎶🙏🎵1 / 30 / 2023 🎵🙏 🎶

[@harveystephens6115]

Simply beautiful!!!!! I wanted y’all to play another. Maybe later

[@joeannperschall7226]

Just so beautiful. A very talented lady. Such a great duet. Thanks, Dr. K.

[@arizonaalchemy7572]

That was BEAUTIFUL ! Ray Charles would be looking down Smiling ! She play Beautifully !

[@richardberger414]

I could listen to it all day long. And I often do.

[@shanraw1]

One of the best videos I've seen. completely magic playing by both

[@kevt4805]

Musical communication, it brought me to tears, just beautiful 🙂

[@geminidream4347]

Clapping for such a great sound, thank you so much! Very great southern soul feeling in the music.

[@rodmcintire7319]

TOTALLY AWESOME THANK YOU BOTH!!!

[@suegittins3579]

Exquisite.She gave lyrical space for the melody to be heard.A true jazzer.made me hungry to sing! Kudos to both.

[@tjamodio5254]

Yes Dr K.... Hitomi's rendition of "Georgia" was just.... awesome😀

[@hlavacumpy]

Another bright moment is spontaneity! Beauty blossoms in hidden places.

[@MrMaurice1960]

Dr. K is a great improviser and entertainer but this time it is Hitomi who brings the tears tot my eyes. What timing, what delicate touch.

[@johnfoster3286]

AND changing her style of playing to fit in with Dr Ks improvisation. I LUV IT

[@lorrainestavrou1770]

Oh! Goosebumps as she duetted!

[@williamstephens9945]

Wonderful, talented jazzy Japanese lady.

[@hitomikawasaki7766]

Merci !

[@lesgray8709]

Simply beautiful - two artists perfectly in sync!

[@filipo876]

The way she played Georgia on my mind was gorgious ! Soft, sweet and slow, like one of the best blues numbers ever written by Maria Muldaur ("Sweet & Slow") ! Very sensual ! At the (Japanese) girl ! She was absolutely top with Dr. K in duet and the most amazing thing is that Dr. K immediately adapts into this soft mood. Imagine he would kick the keys like he does in duet with Terry Miles !

[@fastbyte9972]

“Georgia on My Mind” was written in 1930 by Carmichael with his roommate, lyricist Stuart Gorrell

[@filipo876]

The song Sweet and Slow was written by Harry Warren and Al Dubin and was first recorded by Will Osborne and His Orchestra in 1935. Maria Muldaur covered and released it in 1993. I should do my research before posting, yes. That doesn't take away the fact that the version of Georgia on My Mind by Dr. K and that Japanese woman is equally sweet and slow, sweeter & slower than Ray Charles's version.

[@jaimeruiz8815]

I agree! Brendan adapted perfectly to her soft, slow mood & tempo. Notice at the end, when Hitomi puts her hands on her lap indicating she's about to finish, Dr K does a descending finishing scale, and immediately Hitomi imitates it but with blues chords while they both finish on the same note, but softly. Brendan has an immense musical versatility, sense of rhythm, and musical adaptation that's often overlooked by the not-so-musically inclined because of his intense like for the over-the-top dynamic boggie-woggie.

[@newton18311]

One of the best I have seen and Heard. she's a sweetie.

[@stevehoffelt6938]

Simply terrific! Two very talented people, melding on a lovely tune!❤️👏👏

[@darlenechandler2403]

This was just beautiful. Loved her playing and you joining in to her playing. Fantastic.

[@robertaswanson5633]

Fascinating to watch the interaction....so lovely to see how two different people meet and blend so flawlessly.

[@Beatlefan67]

Simply wonderful. Proof that the world should all learn music and play from our hearts.

[@Ezra.emerson]

Such class and serenity

[@handyman5455]

A beautiful rendition.

[@swingmanic]

She's great!!!..Love it!!!!!

[@louisech1963]

Wow, how come they never play this in my mall ? She is wonderful and the duo is simply great.

[@flyerbob124]

Jazz and Dixie land music is big in Japan. There are jazz music clubs everywhere.

[@123miffed]

I’ve watched most of DrKs posts ,for me this ranks as one of the coolest

[@nonaknight9491]

Music is a language of its own. No words needed, beautiful, just completely understood.

[@karlgant8953]

Bravo! Great duo!

[@daddybob6096]

Such a talented and lovely lady.

[@bradmcewen]

Pure harmony in like minds..

[@valerievelarde62]

He plays the high end of the piano excellent!! 😍 Not easy to make those high notes sound beautiful💞🎶🎶💕 accompanying someone else on the piano👏🏼👏🏼

[@Undeadmars]

每次聽到大師級的演奏真是令人耳目一新🎉

[@binkyxz3]

兩歲時更好

[@nigeldewallens1115]

Just wonderful thank you both!

[@malcthetalc9623]

Superb soulful playing.

[@tommytee8387]

What an amazing groove…beautiful.

[@STANLIZ4]

Thats great! Love the style! Cant find anything of her anywhere!!

[@knightdragon5640]

Try typing her name (Hitomi) on KZbin and see what you get. Might find her.

[@STANLIZ4]

@@knightdragon5640 already did, got videos my wife would not have appreciated! Not a piano player in sight!!

[@knightdragon5640]

@@STANLIZ4 Well, it was worth a try! 🤷‍♀️

[@STANLIZ4]

Agreed! Thanks for your suggestion

[@corvettebob96]

I always tear up when I hear that song. That was beautifully done.

[@nadavsenbetu8581]

Damn that was amazing to watch theres nothing more like going to your street piano and meet new people with great skills and playing styles Amazing Love this song Great Jazz !!!!

[@yvoheaton6402]

Simply wonderful. Just what the world needs.

[@om7854]

A match made in Heaven. That is Soul music. So moving.

[@jhonybala7728]

this was the vibe i needed today, thank you kavanagh and also this excellent lady

[@darkiee69]

2:58 That smile says it all!!

[@kevelliott]

Just for the record, Georgia On My Mind was by Hoagy Carmichael, and pre-dates Ray Charles's recording by 30 years! It was already a well covered jazz standard.

[@dobritsvetkov9823]

Вие сте просто невероятни! Мога само да мълча и да слушам. Пожелавам успехи и на двама ви.👍👍🙌🙌🎹🎹🇧🇬

[@richardkappes2499]

Sehr gut formuliert ! Grüße aus COLONIA !

[@bethfairlie4152]

The lady played this Ray Charles piece beautifully and Dr.K added his expertise. I will look her up as I believe she is very good. The weather in England is apparently very cold - here in Sth Aust. the weather is cool and quite unusual for February.

[@nelsonjorge5798]

Love that unique sound .... some day if i could

[@geoffwilliams5522]

I was live when she showed up. I had been waiting for this video. Thanks for the intorduction.

[@birdsaloud7590]

Wow I was there today. This is seriously GOOD.

[@MrHoopler]

Two talents blended for a few moments creating a bit of joy...much thanks

[@Susan-c9m]

There are no language barriers with music. Thank You Dr K for bringing Music to the People!🙌👍👍

[@jeffking4176]

FANTASTIC ❗️ Caught her a little off guard, but she immediately sized up the situation and she never missed a beat. 📻🙂

[@kmvaami4144]

breathtaking

[@thereisnospoon52]

Fantastic piano and nicely in tune! Sometimes the best musical experiences are as simple as this.

[@medrickdevaney1171]

.... Absolutely MARVELOUS..... The Touch Of Every Key, The Soft Sound Of Delight.!🎵🎶🎼

[@letiekllib]

London's best musical attraction! We're returning to London for a 7th or 8th time and KingsCross and Dr. K is on our list!

[@jeanwery6735]

Une intégration particulièrement bien réussie. Bravo

[@philipfeist5097]

Best rendition I have heard for ages😊

[@luarnastrahan343]

Beautiful! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@birdmanfree1651]

Utterly wonderful.

[@MrKbtor2]

Exquisite. True artists AND performers.

[@LindaRobey-l6t]

Dr. K - the range of your talent is incredible! Thank you for starting my day with happy. Linda - New Freedom PA

[@dennislaughton1676]

Love it !!!

[@paulfinley8812]

so beautiful!!

[@bingebinge3722]

I can almost tell she's Japanese immediately from her look :) Great performance!

[@terrybertrand7159]

I can't stop watching this!

[@CherylSimser]

That was beautiful to the max.

[@yanisyanis-sl5bl]

Merveilleux !❤️

[@VladimirLukovRussianHistory]

She's so elegant!

[@GHutube8]

Super ! Really liked it..! Super duo..

[@gtbpiano]

Nice and cool jazzy tune! Awesome jamming by Brendan as well!

[@gretatillett1100]

Enjoyed that! Great music makers ❣

[@ccmpllc7091]

OMG! Heitomi was amazing!!!

[@jmc-xp6ml]

Loved her playing!

[@danielwirth8388]

Love the music Thanks

[@alias9025]

Look Hiomi up on youtube using 川崎 日登美. Georgia on My Mind was written by Hoagy Carmichael.

[@farmerpete6274]

One of your best! Many thanks.

[@TR4zest]

That was just beautiful.

[@fred993a]

Simply spectacular!

[@lulugoulart5014]

It's so wonderful to arrive or leave out at St Pancras Station and listen to someone playing at this great piano donated by Elton John!

[@kevinmccroan5743]

This video makes me happy.

[@che0926]

I like the way she play and talk, slow sweet and beautiful, such a elegant lady!!

[@CM-ho5ic]

I could listen to those two all day 💆

[@henryD9363]

Whoa-whoa, Georgia Georgia No peace, no peace I find Just an old, sweet song Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)

[@denni_isl1894]

Heart and soul.

[@jasminegeorge3022]

Beautiful! The best I've seen from this channel! Great collaboration

[@Lance514]

Japanese Jazz piano player. That freaking awesome . Playing side by side with the Dr. of boogie

[@S..T..]

Very beautiful music 🎶😍