Jeff Goldblum Plays JAZZ PIANO?!

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[@CharlesCornellStudios]

Q&A Time! Put your questions in the replies to this comment. GO.

[@Gabbyy_Gabriella]

Charles Cornell A

[@rcschmit2869]

Why?

[@taimariemoore8369]

how long have you played piano

[@ankylopea]

Can you review Faster?

[@snadwich9352]

Why don't you play your other instruments more?

[@MADNESS_REIGNS]

Honestly finding out he's a jazz musician explains a lot about his personality.

[@Moistiest110]

He has such a unique personality

[@fluffshepnetwork7067]

550th like.

[@fluffshepnetwork7067]

@@HRRN-gh3wj Why do you have to be an asshole? There was just absolutely no reason for you to post that comment.

[@AlexaMorales]

@@HRRN-gh3wj Yep, and a jazz musician understands that better than anyone 😊

[@rk41gator]

maybe not explains, but ILLUMINATES his personality. He has to go on my list of people is would LOVE to have dinner with. (it is a short list)

[@PhuzzPhactor]

"J-jazz, uh, finds a way."

[@sf.jellyfish7813]

I read that in jeff's voice

[@MostLikelyMortal]

The man just lives chaos theory

[@roman_dimaggio]

@@sf.jellyfish7813 same, and it was perfect

[@adminchobe]

@@sf.jellyfish7813 Wow, almost as if that was the intention. Do you want a medal?

[@masonh.6477]

@@adminchobe Chill dude

[@Natalie-101]

IF CHARLES' NEXT VIDEO IS NOT A COLLAB WITH JEFF GOLDBLUM, WE RIOT

[@russellzauner]

Jeff might do it just to watch CC lose his mind ha ha ha

[@olaftheblack2012]

RIOT UNTIL GOLDBLUM COLLAB!!!

[@nathanchollar7117]

OMG I hope this happens.

[@isheetfromaswhole3657]

No, we riot if Charles doesn't give his opinion on Adam Neelys' video Music Theory and White Supremacy, a statement made on his video that is misleading and shortsighted and political. No part one. No i will be back. No new series. The SamuraiGuitarist made a comment about how great it would be if comments included time stamps, as if all opposing views were wrong since he was so vague. . I asked if he would give an explanation but he replied, Nah.

[@JerGol]

@@isheetfromaswhole3657 I watched that video expecting to think that it was woke and pandering and I was persuaded. Have you watched it through and considered the actual points he makes in defense of his position?

[@roms9553]

Jeff looks like a guy who just woke up from a coma and doesn't remember that he can play the piano. But as soon as he sits in front of it, he just plays.

[@MrRezRising]

The "Jim Ignatowski" effect...

[@Sir.YeetusIII]

@@MrRezRising that's a thing that's happened? That sounds so interesting

[@MrRezRising]

@@Sir.YeetusIII See for yourself. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6rFiYxnq7yIrqs

[@nickcarroll8565]

Life, uh, find a way.

[@ericfletcher8454]

Did a TV series with Jeff back in 2006, in his house set, was a baby grand piano and during lighting setups, he would take requests from the crew and play all day long. He is a fantastic musician... and human being. One of my favorite actors to have worked with

[@typicalfurry2747]

Whats the name?

[@ericfletcher8454]

@@typicalfurry2747 Raines

[@danielthrasher]

your new setup is sickkkkk

[@soloman5333]

If yall dont collab ima kill myself

[@skysunder9781]

This needs to go down

[@EightTinyRats]

I want that guitar so badly

[@leehenry1739]

Daniel!?!?

[@jamisonkoyle3702]

Hey Daniel!

[@kalebmast6806]

He has an album out on spotify where he drops the licc

[@connordeane4290]

Kaleb Mast which one is that one?

[@star_master]

I also must know

[@goonyougoodthing]

You dont drop the licc The licc drops you

[@mikalec7575]

Please tell us which one

[@benevolentwaffle7438]

You know who else dropped the Licc? Master Cheif!!! For real, the end of the Halo Theme music is just the Licc 🤘🏾🔥

[@SamTahbou]

His mannerisms fit jazz so well, he's full of the unexpected.

[@matteggsbenedictgamer5310]

Yeah just like Ian Malcom's chaos unexpected but good, sooo good

[@dougthemoleman]

I love how he keeps looking off to the side like he just spotted his mortal enemy. And he can't decide whether to mate with them or murder them.

[@najrenchelf2751]

r/suspiciouslyspecific?!? 😹

[@haikalmohdashari7613]

"por que no los dos?" 😂

[@sita2233]

He just wants to make sure somebody’s watching. He is cheap & gimmicky. He plays at a beginning level- why he’s getting any attention at all is absolutely insane

[@RayyanKhanRayyanKhan]

@@sita2233 someone is jealous of the Blum.??

[@xcrav1261]

@@sita2233 oh please show us your skills Mr. Chopin 😃

[@Theflowergeekcrafts]

Jeff Goldblum is basically if a human was a texture, if you could taste a color, as if jazz was physically manifested into a person. No one is enjoying life like Jeff Goldblum is enjoying life. What an awesome guy. Love him so much.

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

Jeff Goldblum is enjoying being Jeff Goldblum.

[@andreschneider2713]

As a guitar player, I can absolutely say that the autopilot thing is so real and my buddies and I call it being stuck in the box. (Same patterns, same licks, etc.)

[@intergalacticspacecanoe4659]

I hear ya. One learns a big big bunch of things and then just yolo and hope that you Come up with something good

[@bernhardkrickl3567]

I am an amateur guitarist myself but in recent years I prefer to jam out on the piano despite never having had any piano lessons and not being any good at it. But that is the whole point. I can't rely on muscle memory.

[@funforall9741]

We call it the plateau, whole lot of progress climbing followed by no progress at all doing the same thing over and over. Helps to unlearn a little bit by avoiding certain chords/ notes/ riffs and forcing yourself to play by ear

[@Joanna-ed8ic]

The clip of Bill Clinton offended my dog and she left the room 🤣🤣

[@Idiomatick]

6:53

[@ingaursula916]

ROFL!

[@Joanna-ed8ic]

Clip was actually 2:16

[@chasemsed]

Hahaha....that's because the sax sounded like a dog growling 🐕

[@iamelvisman68]

Yes he played the sax but was most well known for playing the horemonica

[@duncanrobertson6472]

5:44 When the sax comes in, he reacts as if it's some enchanting butterfly flitting over his head. His physical emoting of the music is so perfect and hilarious to me.

[@TheRealCantaraBella]

🐝🐞🌹

[@Loupa57]

British actor Hugh Laurie, who plays the title role in the House series, is a really skilled jazz musician too. He has played many roles where he’s used these skills. Worth listening to, if you’ve not done so already.

[@jacksonpercy8044]

I love all the songs he did in A Bit of Fry & Laurie.

[@robertzantay5923]

He’s got good time, a very nice touch, uses hip voicings and an affinity for Monk. He doesn’t try to “play snakes” like a kid, he is really playing what he wants to at the moment, that’s jazz!

[@ambenn55]

I'd really love to hear what you think of Hugh Laurie's playing.

[@enrouteextras6840]

honestly same

[@SansAziza]

🤔 I want to know what I think of his playing. Shit, now I'm going to be up all night doing this. Heh

[@Natalie-101]

I like him a lot, hes really talented. My dad had one of his cds in his car, battle of jericho and st james infirmary are my favorite

[@JanStrojil]

Yes, I was going to comment the same. Would like to hear a take on his playing as well.

[@CptMaximus]

Ye please

[@SeanMcGibbon]

I met Jeff Goldblum back in 2003 at an acting masterclass program. He told us all that he had just started taking jazz piano lessons, and then proceeded to play "Alley Cat" for everyone. I don't know what I was expecting, but it was just about the most Jeff Goldblum thing I had ever seen, and I didn't know that I needed it in my life.

[@aljanssen7748]

Jeff Goldblum seems like a guy who just happens to be Jeff Goldblum.

[@lujonelpusung2053]

I’m quoting this😂

[@kaziiqbal7257]

You know, this makes more sense that it should

[@Jay_in_Japan]

In a way, don't we all Just happen to be Who we are

[@billyalarie929]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 WHY DOES THIS ACTUALLY MAKE SENSE

[@oliviac295]

“I love improvising and that feeling of communication and interplay. It’s one of the cornerstones of my acting technique. I see my music in the same way.” - Jeff Goldblum

[@calumkuhn4071]

You know he’s good when his chord voicings are perfect, teetering on the edge of just slapping random keys.

[@wokeil]

Lmao best jazz musicians just look like that. I'm trying to learn technical shit while still playing from my head.

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

"There are no wrong notes, you just lack confidence" - Jacob Collier And Jeff totally does that. He plays what he feels, going along with what just happens to happen.

[@woolfel]

you can tell Jeff isn't just running arpeggios, he is playing what he hears. There's a famous quote from jimmy hendrix where he says some times he just sits and listens to the music in his head. Monk is famous for putting in blood and sweat so that when he improvises it looks flawless.

[@aquamarine99911]

Hah, the only time Jeff played arpeggios he kinda stumbled over them. Clearly not a chops-y musician, but a legit musician nonetheless for the reasons Charles elucidates here. That's fine - uniqueness is more important than speed. Jimi Hendrix wasn't Al Dimeola, and that spoke well for Jimi. He was one of the best musicians to play what he heard. "Little Wing" is unlike anything else that has ever been written. It's a guitar composition, brimming with emotion.

[@MarkTarmannPianoCheck_it_out]

@@aquamarine99911 please do not speak of Jimi Hendrix and Jeff the cheesey fake Goldblum in the same breath. That is disrespectful of genius and very ignorant of you. Goldblum leans on his pro band and plays nothing of interest.

[@aquamarine99911]

@@MarkTarmannPianoCheck_it_out Wow, it was the initial comment who brought up Hendrix (and Monk, another legit genius). I just wanted to clarify his point about the arpeggios, and put in my own two cents about Jimi. And I (unlike the first commenter) spelled his name correctly, which is the first sign of respect. There are a lot of divisions in society today. I'm not sure why you're getting your back up and tossing around insults over something like this. If everybody had your online approach, things would be even worse.

[@caydenhughes3596]

@@aquamarine99911 you don’t understand how much Hendrix fans like to take things up the ass best just ignore them

[@sonnyshannon2491]

Jeff Goldblum + piano = *the most beautiful thing you’d ever seen*

[@clawmansegele1988]

Weird past tense... I guess this is the last thing I shall ever see. Curse you parry the platypus!

[@russellzauner]

He makes better faces than Hugh Laurie lol

[@isheetfromaswhole3657]

Unfortunately, Adam Neely made a video about music theory and white supremacy that was too short so people will make assumptions/give facts/offer opinions which Adam Neely should have realized. Also, 12tone said Beethoven sucks at music eventhough... But hey whatev.

[@fluffshepnetwork7067]

@@clawmansegele1988 LOL.

[@faustolive9434]

"more notes does not = better" *jacob collier has entered the chat*

[@finesse5820]

a lot of djessie vol. 3 has actually demonstrated that rule pretty well imo. just look at He Won't Hold You

[@asup759]

@@finesse5820 even in vol 1. moving away from in my room you can hear a lot more holding back

[@the_r4ts]

!=

[@Rheologist]

Finesse exactly. Most of Djesse 3 sucks imo :/ He doesn’t have as much restraint anymore

[@ryanmichaud3978]

Emma Fassino

[@rva]

I'm in love with Jeff

[@1337-Nathaniel]

I mean, who isn't

[@sunsundks3891]

Waw

[@datutturugang666]

who isn’t

[@belalaloca]

aren't we all

[@tonyennis1787]

Wow I find him off-putting

[@noisypinkbubble875]

It can be hard to explain when someone isn't necessarily "good" at an instrument in the expected way, but is still talented and has an ear for what sounds good. You did a great job of that here, especially at 11:45 and on. Sometimes there are people who aren't actually, technically skilled at something, but the way they found ability to do it is pleasing to the ear. It's not for everyone, and it won't be featured in any greatest hits, but it has merit. And you can tell they put their all into it. That's what I appreciate about Jeff's performances - this dude just loves Jazz and he's found a way to express that at the piano in a way that's unique to him, that others enjoy beyond the novelty of seeing an actor play music. My entire musical family disagrees with me and I know why, but an example I go back to is Russell Crowe as Javert in Les Misérables. Crowe is not a good singer - no projection, muddied, quiet, tonally narrow. But he's my favorite Javert, because his voice fits the tortured character best, in my mind. Anyway I'm rambling but tl;dr, sometimes being highly skilled at something sounds worse than someone who can only perform at a basic level.

[@aimeeontheharp]

This musician seconds about Russell Crowe as Javert!

[@maladat]

I'm far from a jazz expert and not much of a musician, but it also seems (at least from the clips presented here) like he's very good at using playing dynamics and pushing and dragging time in a way that works really well with both the piece being performed and the rest of the band he's playing it with. It's subtler than flashy technical playing, but it's an important skill in itself and one that takes a lot of effort to learn to do well!

[@KitagumaIgen]

Music is an art, not a sport. It is supposed to convey emotion, something sublime - not skill or perfection.

[@ProfSchlaf]

Jeff Goldbloom physicality is the visual equivalent of what William Shatner does vocally.

[@MariusRiley]

: That comment wins the internet today! :D

[@mrshadrack8554]

A+

[@aidandecker7803]

*speak-singing* She came from Greece, she had a thirst for knowledge

[@Buxbaum666]

@@aidandecker7803 I honestly prefer Shatners version to the original.

[@lizaanual9166]

Hehehehe.. I can see that intentional pause

[@katiecooley6451]

That moment when you realize someone actually is behind the camera and Charles isn’t just talking to himself😂😂

[@martinagoldring]

I went to the club he plays at in LA. He’s awesome. His piano playing is great and he made the show funny, came round to everyone’s tables and took pictures with everyone. He ended the set with a jazz rendition of Jurassic Park

[@alanatwood1243]

The movie “Earth Girls Are Easy” features Jeff paying a little sixties jazz-pop piano. Very talented as is Steve Martin who plays banjo on an expert level.

[@southpark4151]

True. Steve Martin is excellent too.

[@kwixotic]

When Jeff was a piano tuning customer of mine, he once called me to find out if I knew what jazz venues were available where he'd play. I wasn't even aware at the time he was a performer.

[@MrRealData]

Charles: "How often do we get to see Jazz on late-night television??" Jon Batiste: " :,( "

[@GigsVT]

SNL house band is sad too

[@fluffshepnetwork7067]

@@GigsVT They're more of a funk band than a jazz band.

[@fluffshepnetwork7067]

I LOVE Jon Batiste. That man is a musical GENIUS.

[@fonkenful]

@@fluffshepnetwork7067 And a genuinely wonderful human being. His rapport with Stephen Colbert is a delight to watch.

[@fluffshepnetwork7067]

@@fonkenful Agreed! He's so clearly, as you say, an amazing person with an incredible heart and mind!

[@mtaur4113]

Jeff Goldblum really trying to get cast as Dave Brubeck with those glasses and the shape of his head and stuff.

[@maddocjohnson]

yes I’m sure that’s exactly what Jeff was going for when he decided to have that head shape.

[@mtaur4113]

@@maddocjohnson I KNEW IT

[@fatalis7147]

@@mtaur4113 Heheheh

[@Bipedlocomotion]

That's like a "thanks, I guess," kinda thing for you to say

[@fluffshepnetwork7067]

Or Bill Evans.

[@alexwansss]

"Local Jazz Pianist Fanboying over Jeff Goldblum for 15 minutes Straight"

[@DocTommy1972]

You're mistaking Jeff Goldblum for Charlie Puth 😉

[@StefanGBucher]

As somebody who's just learning guitar in his 40s, this is inspiring. I'll never have that auto-pilot thing that's so very impressive, but this gives me another model to aspire to. Thank you!

[@dansanger5340]

Your autopilot version is what most improvisational jazz sounds like to my untrained ear.

[@katiesays]

I’d love to watch Jeff Goldblum react to your reaction because your giggles were pretty spectacular.

[@jeffgoldblum8131]

Thanks a lot.... I love you too You can reach when i have time i will reply to you okay. [e-mail]

[@Stopfollowingmeplz8]

When you started playing "not on autopilot" even from the first note, I like had a gut reaction like "oh, that's nice"

[@arielgonzalez813]

I agree ☝️ sounded better imo, more melodic.

[@ricardozapata9142]

That's melody with dynamics for ya'

[@matthewc3942]

That transition at 6:46 was smooth af with the monitor wallpaper.

[@RobertCrickmore]

I know this is two years old but I have to say this is the best vid I've seen about Jeff's playing because you used Canteloupe Island as the example. I had not see that one before. He just nailed it with his chord voicings and perfect timing, he's really grooving. I find myself listening to his version over and over. I've seen Herbie and other monsters just smoke this tune and of course Jeff isn't trying to compete with that but what he's doing here is really good. And, he knows how to work the crowd as well as anybody. Something you may be able to find, there is an old episode of Law and Order where his detective character is chasing down a murderer who is a wannabe keyboard rockstar who killed a rival. Jeff and his partner goes to the club he's performing at and when the kid takes a break walks up on stage, the kid says "what are you doing?" Jeff ignores him and proceeds to play a great blues riff on the his digital stage setup with that big flashy ending we all like to do on Georgia and he really nailed it. He gets the same amount of applause the kid got and Jeff jumps off the stage, goes over to him and says "And I'm just a cop" just to get into his head a little. Beautiful moment. Jeff's got more chops than he's showing here.

[@lionmxvass3122]

Playing music from an “in the moment/feelings” than on “autopilot” is what it should be about, otherwise it gets boring and robotic. I dig his style, always have... Great video!! Thanks again!!

[@trainchugger53]

His disjointed style reminds me a lot of Thelonious Monk

[@BobbySacamano]

Isn't that what he said in the video?

[@studentsteph]

Bob Sacamano ADHD lol

[@kpunkt.klaviermusik]

Yes - and Mr.Bean :-)

[@Pizzastealingninja]

@@BobbySacamano he is agreeing

[@isheetfromaswhole3657]

The disjointed style reminds me of Adam Neely and his Music Theory and White Supremacy video because it is so limited but works. Limited in scope and time but convincing to people who do no research. I qoute, wow your video is so eye opening. No research. They are amazed by the "truth" without doing research.

[@lavendermagic84]

He plays jazz piano in both The Fly and Earth Girls Are Easy, if I remember correctly. He's a very accomplished pianist. Pretty impressive man, this Goldblum guy.

[@ProfGarcia]

Yup! I've watched "The Fly" a couple of days ago and asked myself if that was really him. Now I know! =]

[@travholt]

This video made me realize why Keith Jarrett (and others!) vocalize as they improvise. It helps avoid playing on autopilot.

[@msalazar413]

You want to laugh at Jeff’s face but then you realize he’s searching for and feeling notes and realize that his connection to the music is deeply emotional, physical and almost intimate. I feel a little guilty watching him in his moment. Just sayin’

[@AllanEdwin]

This comment resonates with me. He's not looking away from the band per se. He's turning his ear toward them and focusing on what he is hearing, not seeing. In both clips Charles uses, he's not really looking at the audience or the camera. His eyes are defocused, because his mind is poised towards his connection with the other musicians and what they are all doing together. Emotional, physical, and intimate indeed.

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

He plays the same way he acts. And we know how that is like. With a pause when he is looking for a word. Just in this case with music.

[@jman12849]

Lol, his guitarist John Storie is my jazz teacher :P dude is a real professional

[@asparagus5286]

Maybe react to Hugh Laurie playing jazz? He's been playing for years and has several albums and songs

[@Natalie-101]

Yes! I love him, my dad had one of his cds in his car. Him playing/singing Battle of Jericho and st james infirmary are just *chefs kiss*

[@Idiomatick]

@@Natalie-101 His St. James is legitimately good.

[@jackpepperpwb]

He's more blues than Jazz isn't he? Not that that really matters, I thought about him at the beginning if the video too. Would be cool to see.

[@hhoi8225]

Yesssssss please this

[@thetalantonx]

YES! I was just thinking this. I caught his New Orleans jazz style tour and it was really what opened me up to jazz.

[@agaga4448]

Jeff Goldblum: *snaps fingers* Charles: See, this is why I love him.

[@alexchannon]

Love hearing you talk about musicians and muscle memory! I feel like it's rarely talked about and it's honestly such a life saver when you need to whip out something quickly 😂

[@zachleary108]

I've seen his show in LA at the Dresden Room, it's fantastic. I wouldn't call it a serious jazz show as much I would a jazz inspired show tune/standards romp that is part comedy. It's ok if he's not blowing you away with intricate counterpoint, he makes up for it with his charm, wit and stage presence. Its well worth seeing should anyone ever get a chance.

[@devenestes3234]

Jeff Goldblum is a great example of loving playing music and that really shows. I love what you said about how it doesn’t matter how technically skilled someone is, they can still make great music. I could learn a thing or two from Jeff.

[@UltiMutt]

Really appreciate your positive attitude toward playing and your honesty about both your strengths and weaknesses in your own playing! You're the most positive jazz player and reviewer of jazz players I've personally seen on KZbin. I think that's super important in the world of jazz because it can be so easy to get uptight and overly critical, especially of people entering the scene. Love to see it, man. Also love to see Jeff having a great time playing! You're absolutely right that he really seems to be having fun and playing what he hears. Something I admire about him, that he really seems to love taking risks and being himself. Good stuff man

[@emberlea]

Charles I love you and you’re such an inspiration to me You’re the reason I got back into playing the piano and I can’t thank you enough 💗

[@Natalie-101]

Congratulations! Never to late to get back into music

[@CharlesCornellStudios]

KEEP GOING

[@Nat-ye2yv]

@@CharlesCornellStudios yo charles what was the name of the tune you played when u demod the autopilot vs the thinking in the moment thing?

[@dorianvaughn1915]

@@Nat-ye2yv Just Friends in G major👍

[@Nat-ye2yv]

@@dorianvaughn1915 thank you sm

[@lukecostello2748]

I mean that fact he is playing along with 2 other musicians shows he has skill, regardless of how his playing sounds, to be in time and musically work in with the other members takes lots of rehearsal and practice. Props to him.

[@rarj2]

If Jeff Goldblum looked at me like that, I'm throwing my long johns on stage

[@JktuUekmw]

I don't know what that is, but I imagine it's a brand of dildos.

[@kyleeagle4329]

@@JktuUekmw long Johns are a kind of long underwear usually worn in the winter time for extra warmth

[@jonathanmagee33]

I appreciate how transparent and honest you are about your art, and how humble you are to share others' contributions.

[@vanzah6316]

The look on his face when he played😂

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Jeff is an absolute legend, that is all. Everything he touches, turns to golden perfection

[@Margar02]

YOU'RE HERE TOO?! are we the same person? You are in every comment section of every channel i watch. Not complaining, just kinda surprised

[@marcorose3947]

I love the amount of space he leaves. He lets the phrases breathe and really listens.

[@stivklif]

It's the notes he *doesn't* play

[@tonybmusic1166]

Jack Lemmon....anyone remember this guy?? He was a pretty good pianist...totally self taught. He had great form so he fooled me. I remember his kid, Chris Lemmon was a great pianist too...and was trained formally.

[@gigisdad]

If you check out the scene in the beginning of The Fly where he briefly sits down at the piano, I think that shows he's got some formidable technique at his disposal.

[@nathanaelhahn4795]

Wait, Jeff Goldblum is a Jazz Pianist? Jeff Goldblum: Always have been

[@xyhmo]

🔫

[@alicebedard2764]

I want a full analysis of Bill Clinton’s saxophone playing now hahaha

[@subzer0381]

"Oh, you have no idea what you're doing, huh?" *steven seagal intensifies*

[@WayofRamen]

steve martin is an amazing banjo player as well

[@augiegirl1]

5:21 Even though my piano-major mom started me plucking on the piano when I was 3, I'm more skilled as a vocalist. This is primarily because, unless I'm singing in a group with set parts, I just match whatever I hear in the harmony parts of a song, & create my own personal part. Even if I'm looking at the 4-part harmony on the page of the hymnal, my own personal part will mirror the alto part for a time, then switch for a few notes to an octave above the tenor or bass parts, thus making it a descant. I’ll change the rhythm slightly, & even pick out notes that are only in the instrumental accompaniment. Thus, it’s very likely that what I sing will change from one verse or chorus to the next, or even between that time & when I sing the song in the future. Generally, the more times I sing something, the less my personal harmony part will change.

[@MrEM-lh9xf]

“Not at all clean” Then proceeds to play the piano better than 90% of earth’s population...

[@Gerard_2024]

Mr. E M...I know exactly what you mean...oh the envy to have that talent...

[@r3cy]

less than 10% of the earths population play piano.

[@Gerard_2024]

@@r3cy ...Yes, of course, I think we all know that, but there´s a difference between interpreting Mr. EM's comment literally and understanding the spirit in which it was intended.

[@r3cy]

@@Gerard_2024 yes, the 2nd option is entirely forbidden in any internet discussion format. obviously.

[@msalazar413]

Mr. E M 95%

[@SamuelDuplessis12]

Dude, Charles you should totally break down Miranda Cosgrove's classic "Sparks Fly"

[@skylarsa]

Why?

[@SamuelDuplessis12]

@@skylarsa 1. While he was explaining something at some point during the video, I had it in my head out of nowhere. 2. It would be interesting to see what he would've done different than what the studio musicians cut.

[@martingoguen3131]

Wow, didn’t know you where into jazz! Love it

[@SamuelDuplessis12]

@@martingoguen3131 dude, j'écoute à pretty much anything. But mon main genre c'est country, obviously.

[@drewmartin3797]

* plays a killin clean sixteenth note line *Charles: “ not at all clean” me:“ are you SURE ABOUT THAT”

[@megasakimusic1137]

Randomly browsing/procrastinating and you've made a fan of me with this video! I love this lighthearted reaction to Jeff Goldblum the jazz pianist and how you find a way to segue into what makes music so meaningful and infectious! Your vulnerability is not taken for granted. Thank you!

[@kermitefrog64]

Jeff's playing is relaxing and impressive.

[@KieranGhost92]

I love watching Charles knowing he shares my exact musical philosophy

[@joshuajones888]

May I ask what that musical philosophy is? 👀

[@KailynsJoy]

I love the way you recognized Jeff's risk taking and emotional drive in his playing. Do you think it's harder for a very technically proficient musician to try and play with more emotion OR do you think it's harder for a risk-taking "playing by ear/emotion" musician to start drilling technical stuff? Which stands out more in a performance?

[@magohipnosis]

Anyone can learn patterns given enough training

[@I_am_Angerer]

02:07 YES, Seth MacFarlane is wonderful. I don't know what I'm more thankful for, Family Guy or his Swing albums. I listen to those on a regular basis

[@calivaughn6913]

SWING ALBUMS? IM SO DOWN

[@I_am_Angerer]

@@calivaughn6913 listen to them, his music is on Spotify and everywhere else :)

[@I_am_Angerer]

@Jamie Pritchard 100% agreed! :)

[@jameswoods6900]

I always loved Jeff Goldblum even before I knew of his widespread talent! He loves music and is for Real!

[@AlexaMorales]

Wow, totally unexpected that Jeff Goldblum would be that good, but also I LOVED your nuanced analysis of his performance. Oh, and I loved your "listening" version... so much better than the autopilot.

[@jojogarcia8766]

Yeah, once you find out he is a jazz musician his acting choices and the way he carries himself make alot of sense. He is quite an embodiment of Jazz and an example of mastery of craft transposing into life and action.

[@beney2k]

His face is the visual representation of how I feel during job interviews... his chords are my answers

[@JeromeBaritone]

"more similar to what you'd sing" and you do sing it. Thats cool man.

[@susannahtcavill]

This is how I feel when I see him do anything. How does he talk that way? How does he play jazz too? How is he so stylish? And aging so enthusiastically, and also seems like a self reflective and decent guy. Also the whole dinosaur thing. And snazzy AND jazzy.

[@Triscuit113]

I got to go see Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra last month, and it was an absolutely incredible show.

[@CouchEconomyTX]

His playing is so saucy. He adds to the band but by himself he wouldn’t be as good.

[@BradsGonnaPlay]

maybe in these particular examples that’s his goal because he’s a good pianist? no snark btw i just feel like a man with his years of experience probably knows the difference between comping and playing a solo piece

[@danieljohnsopardenilla997]

That's because comping is different with soloing. Without the band, yes the piano track alone wouldn't sound as good/complete. But again, comping is different with soloing, so if he were to solo the same tune, he wouldn't play it like that.

[@kaitkat3034]

Not really true, because everyoens tastes are different. Like like one guy who cut off his ear could be seen as crazy but to himself hes very cool so like

[@psynautic]

notable and realated, steve martin is an incredible banjo player.

[@dianeaishamonday9125]

Oh my word yes!!

[@Martin-xd4jl]

Steve Martin is legit one of the top clawhammer-style banjo players around today.

[@tonyrae86]

Check out his Tiny Desk Concert if you haven't already! Also: Jon Batiste had an amazing Tiny Desk Concert

[@SamuelDuplessis12]

Yeah he plays with Steep Canyon Rangers (a bluegrass turned folk band)

[@shaanp9796]

Apparently he became an actor to support a career in music (not the other way around). He said that in a live performance once.

[@wwpants]

Goldblum is a legend. As a musician myself, he is cool & his chops are legit!

[@Carl.Henriksson]

Jeff Goldblum is a gift to the world.

[@Kekoapono]

I’m really interested in how you’d react to Bill Bailey’s take on jazz piano. He convincingly demonstrates how you can essentially get away with “playing anything at all,” though I have a feeling he’s actually so skilled that he just _makes_ it look like he’s only playing “whatever.”

[@The_Horse-leafs_Cabbage]

Jeff Goldblum is.... Platinum tier. Unrelated note: I wonder what you think of Hiromi

[@slaughterbottle69]

🤔

[@Rheologist]

Me too! I’ve been listening to Hiromi this week

[@beetooex]

A KZbin video of Hiromi playing live was the first jazz that really connected with me. Awesome.

[@heartvalais]

We have to pick the right songs to show him though. Not The Tom & Jerry Show or any of her sonicbloom series.. I’d like for him to listen through her album with Edmar Castañeda. Either that or the trio project

[@mr_glasses]

This is really cool. There's something a lot more intimate sounding in the non-autopilot way of playing. It feels more considered, and intentional. It's not just a bunch of fancy filler. Jeff is awesome. There something amazingly trippy about what he does around 11:35 that I absolutely love. It's like he took this kind of generic tune and went Mwandishi on it. Love it.

[@Durmomo0]

11:07 Jeff learned well from his teacher, Lord Vinheteiro

[@marlopainter8246]

12:17 - Do it purely out of passion without the concern of becoming the best at it. I needed to hear this. Thank you.

[@leumasarc4180]

Charles : More notes does not = better Me: *scoffs in Liszt*

[@fluffernutter9420]

Me: *scoffs in Paganini*

[@TribuneAquila]

Liszt bought 88 keys and by god he’s going to use 88 keys

[@Jason-ir5ig]

Has there already been a video on Hugh Laurie's playing? I really enjoyed him playing St. James Infirmary

[@KiranSundarkdog97]

WAIT WHAT How many OTHER surprising celebrity jazz pianists do we have???

[@Jason-ir5ig]

@@KiranSundarkdog97 he wasn't quite as surprising since he played some jazz piano a few times throughout the House series

[@Natalie-101]

YES I really love him my dad has one of his cds in his car. Him playing jazz on "Battles of jericho" is an unexpected bop

[@KiranSundarkdog97]

Jason haven’t seen enough House to have made that call, but fair enough!

[@JennRighter]

Jeff Goldblum is one of the most handsome, sexy men to have ever graced planet earth. My boyfriend has given me the Goldblum pass, just waiting for Jeff to cash the ticket.

[@MaraJadeSkky]

He is happily married, but I am truly wishing you the best of luck!

[@bacicinvatteneaca]

Nopr

[@scrubsmcgee5994]

Nopr

[@xandavius9610]

Nopr

[@joniversen]

Nopr

[@NudelMaster]

I love it when you emphasize his expressions, it adds so much to the performance

[@sequoia1171]

He has a little jazz club in the valley and plays their regularly. I saw Jeff play with his band probably over 20 years ago

[@aleksilaine2758]

13:11 that was the smoothest sponsor plug in I’ve seen in my whole life

[@SjeikJoriz]

I would've loved a "Playing What You Hear" Supercut Bonus Round at the end!

[@gord.w.p]

Please could you analyze some more Snarky Puppy tunes? I'd appreciate them and a lot of Snarky fans would too. Not gonna be one of those "day 1 of asking Charles to..." users but I hope you see this all the same.

[@user-bk8ti4ys2r]

Where did you watch the lingus one I couldn’t find it

[@gord.w.p]

@@user-bk8ti4ys2r he touches on it in the three jazz solos that made me want to quit video and there's a full version of the Cory solo analysis on Nebula

[@MrRonnmaui]

Just found Jeff's piano work.. Thanks for explaining the technical part. I was wondering how good he was and why I immediately liked it. He is so funny to watch and fits his personality, no wonder people "love it or hate it". You are so right, fewer notes, strong insight to feeling around the chords and funny faces is Jeff!

[@kathrynpalmer5871]

I would actively listen to Goldblum irrespective of his acting career (I knew him as an actor first). He is just a straightup good musician and it is obvious that he's just vibing, not showing off.