CHET BAKER ALMOST BLUE LIVE IN PARIS

[@mARTin_Kae]

For the past few months, I've been sitting on the porch of our house playing your piano accompaniment. I'm playing Chat's trumpet solo for more than the thousandth time. I'm slowly starting to understand the mental state in which he played it. But never to anyone to experience it. There is so much pain, disappointment and human loneliness. Inside that harmony I feel a springboard to another world... Who among us has any idea what it's like there? Let's dive into that song, there's almost a hint 😢

[@gwyd]

The live Tokyo version is the most beautiful recording I have ever heard. Truly amazing. Please please please make a tutorial video on this piece as I can not read sheet music but I learn pretty easily when watching videos. I’m learning this from watching you play but it’d make it a lot easier for me and many others if there was a structured lesson. Other renditions don’t come close to the perfection shown here. Thank you

[@dicksdiggers]

Do yourself a favor and learn to read sheet music, it's really not as hard as it seems.

[@abilioneto6366]

@@dicksdiggers do you have the sheet? i'm looking for this for a long time, even paying it.

[@tylersmith7908]

I want to be able to play like this so badly. I began teaching myself jazz piano through KZbin about four years ago.. My technique and harmonic knowledge has hit a plateau. I'm constantly oscillating between being proud of my solos at jams and absolutely horrified, which is what I like about the perpetual learning curve of jazz. But lately I have plateaued. I've gained all this theoretical knowledge from the internet but can't seem to implement half of it when I play live. Your playing here is the exact sort of piano I'd like to learn. Nothing flashy and intense; just refined and harmonically expressive solo piano. I could make some decent side money doing solo jazz piano stuff in my city, but I know I'm not there quite yet. I just came across this video and have been sitting at my keyboard stealing stuff from it for the past two hours. It had been months since I sat down and learned some new stuff. Thank you so much for inspiring me!

[@Anathor666]

This is a beautiful rendition, thank you so much!

[@ernestmathewson828]

Almost blue Almost doing things we used to do There's a girl here and she's almost you Almost all the things that you promised with your eyes I see in hers too Now your eyes are red from crying Almost blue Flirting with this disaster became me It named me as the fool who only aimed to be Almost blue Almost touching it will almost do There's a part of me thats always true... always All the things that you promised with your eyes I see in hers too Now your eyes are red from crying Almost you Almost me Almost blue

[@andream.7195]

I play along with You almost everyday with trumpet, thanks a lot!

[@mARTin_Kae]

Like me..

[@eparkerv3]

Lol, it's me again, appreciating this again, and wishing I could be in the same room with that big old Steinway and really hear it.

[@ernestmathewson828]

Thank you once again!

[@architecturesita2289]

Super, thank you to share this beautiful music.

[@carlosnunocunha2985]

Very beautiful version. You catch the Chet Baker mood, very blue. It would be a pleasure to improvise with someone like you. Regards.

[@ernestmathewson828]

Thanks Carlos!

[@scottm4267]

Great rendition. Thank you for composing & sharing

[@dagmarkrug]

I love this track and you play it wonderful...like a dream...

[@ernestmathewson828]

Many thanks my Dagmar....you are always so kind!

[@take5minutesofpeaceandcalm41]

Beautiful. I love this Chet Baker number

[@pedrohenriquemorettipinsan9573]

Absolutely magnificent. Congrats Ernest!

[@felixbarouh2620]

I can give everything i have to get the sheet… so hard to find ! Very Well played man by the way

[@eparkerv3]

I just came back to this after noodling along with a Chet recording. Love it so much!

[@momentsoftriumph5972]

Just beautiful Ernest

[@edwardmallon8679]

Absolutely beautiful. Pure genius

[@rebeccabowman4879]

That’s because it’s written by Elvis Costello :)

[@ernestmathewson828]

Wow, thank you!

[@hubdihabdi1094]

Please do a tutorial of this masterpiece! I want to learn it, I can't read music, but I try my best to read your hands, but its difficult with the camera ancle. It would be so easier if you recorded it from above!!!!!!

[@skateboarderlucc]

learning this without knowing any theory would be like getting into motocross having never ridden a bike before.

[@dimitrisntousakis5464]

skateboarderlucc I can agree with you. But I am so IN to this song that I am almost blue. Personally I learn couple of songs without knowing piano at all

[@08tnt80]

@@skateboarderlucc I can play moonlight sonata 3rd movement and I don't know how to read sheet music. Of course we can play it.

[@skateboarderlucc]

Thats the problem dude. You havent learned the song, rather a series of key strokes.

[@ernestmathewson828]

you may also enjoy this one.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6aXepx6l5aCmpo

[@Noizpia]

yeah... no one could push the "dislike" indeed. thanks for playing and uploading this masterpiece.

[@ernestmathewson828]

many thanks Dowan for listening....

[@MaryAnnpianoplayer]

The color of your piano sound and performance are always really beautiful!!

[@ernestmathewson828]

Many thanks Mary Ann!

[@antonb9459]

Bluetiful ;)

[@ernestmathewson828]

you may also enjoy this one....kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6aXepx6l5aCmpo

[@markjohnson1260]

Harold Danko would be honored I'm sure, as well as Chet. Really have to thank Elvis Costello for writing and bringing this to Chet Baker for his swan song. You have very good taste, and the skill to play this masterpiece. Cheers !

[@ernestmathewson828]

Many thanks Mark for your very nice comment!

[@raniadizikiriki8935]

Beautiful!I am a singer and this is one of my favorite songs.I would love to sing it with you.

[@adriendinet9946]

Magnifique. On a vraiment l'impression d'entendre Chet Baker..

[@ernestmathewson828]

Merci Adrien!

[@cuentavueltas123]

I really enjoy your performance! I love Soft Jazz so much!!!

[@Lalo-cw1fq]

Bob Hinz is a genius.

[@ernestmathewson828]

you may also enjoy this one....kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6aXepx6l5aCmpo

[@mikoelseductor9013]

This version is wonderful, you're so talented! I'm putting the lyrics below Almost blue Almost doing things we used to do There's a girl here and she's almost you Almost all the things that you promised with your eyes I see in hers too Now your eyes are red from crying Almost blue Flirting with this disaster became me It named me as the fool who only aimed to be Almost blue Almost touching it will almost do There's a part of me thats always true... always All the things that you promised with your eyes I see in hers too Now your eyes are red from crying Almost you Almost me Almost blue

[@ernestmathewson828]

many thanks Miko for sharing!

[@laminebaazi6418]

i wrote to Bob directly he seems unreachable for the moment is this part of a book? something i could purchase. its for my soul thank you so much

[@zubairabader7514]

I'm also trying to get a hold of this transcription. Please someone help.

[@juliojoseparragrondona8752]

Hermosissimo!!!! Excelente interpretación!!!!!!Quedé fascinado!!!Gracias, Felicitaciones y muchas Bendiciones!!!!

[@violina48]

Really lovely music to relax! Thank you Ernest!

[@ernestmathewson828]

many thanks for your comment!

[@rlmcdo]

Yes! Thank you for making this video, excellent for learning this version of this song. Amazing job!

[@VioletMidnightProductions]

Beautiful job!! Lol I thought I was going to watch a Chet Baker perform live in Paris video!! But you did such a beautiful job playing! Enjoyed video much.

[@ernestmathewson828]

Glad you liked it!!

[@freddiepiano7106]

Thanks for uploading. Simply inspiring!

[@ernestmathewson828]

thanks Freddie for you interest!

[@bradenhampton6584]

The amount of likes on this is criminal. That was phenomenal.

[@lynnbakiares2535]

Love your description. Criminally perfect! 😂

[@AlainChomik]

Very nice song on the piano ! Bravo Ernest for this very nice video ! Best wishes, Alain

[@ernestmathewson828]

Many thanks Alain!

[@WyskokowyJohny]

Almost blue Almost playing songs we used to do Ther's a piano, and it's sounds almost like You Almost all sounds that your trumpet once promised I hear in this too Almost...

[@ernestmathewson828]

thanks for posting and listening!

[@WyskokowyJohny]

Thanks for playing and sharing

[@ernestmathewson828]

you may also enjoy this one....kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6aXepx6l5aCmpo

[@Vanvatthaibinh]

Thank God for you!

[@ernestmathewson828]

thanks!

[@yume1355]

I'm so in love

[@eduardorobles428]

In fall in love pleaseeee

[@Cameradude1]

Amazing solo!

[@ClassicalJams]

Oh Ernest, how did I ever miss this glorious performance from last February?! What a sensitive and gorgeous flow of music thanks to your great mastery and emotional artistry! The sound of that piano is so beautiful too and I can even picture Daisy lying at your feet to absorb the beautiful vibrations of this intoxicating music as you play! BRAVO for another fine performance! ~Jackie

[@ernestmathewson828]

Oh Jackie you outdid yourself this time with your very nice comments! Many thanks my sweetheart and stay tuned!

[@PopescuTeodora]

Excellent performance!

[@samuelmartin7576]

love this

[@tomaszczapiewski3359]

Magnificent. I salute You sir. I'm a pianist myself. Any hope for sheet music? I would even gladly pay for this transcription.

[@sr.alttair3163]

this music is almost me, almost you, almost blue. Brilliant!

[@jennapicken6353]

Amazing rendition… anywhere I can access the sheet music to this version or some kind of tutorial?

[@hezixiao]

This is SO SO GOOD... Amazing transcription, exactly the same, note by note. Subscribed!

[@ernestmathewson828]

agreed....the transcriber is Bob Hinz....the best in my opinion.

[@jazztemple2]

Ernest, simply beautiful.

[@ernestmathewson828]

Thanks for listening

[@mitsosjazz]

Wonderful!!

[@diogocostajazz2234]

Thank you for posting this, i love this chet baker concert!

[@asleydiluca1257]

Beautiful, my dear.

[@glennmichaell2482]

Thank you!

[@fredso]

fantastic

[@08tnt80]

Can you please make a synthesia tutorial? It's hard to read your hands. I love this song. Thank you for your wonderful playing.

[@finlaycarr6425]

can we please have the sheet music (if you have it) my man! i'd love to get stuck into this piece, it's so beautiful

[@saabguy303]

Who's On The Piano?Can't Believe Elvis Costello Was The Original Composer Of This Piece.Not To Throw Shade At Elvis,But This Piece Really Came Alive With Chet Baker!

[@HarrisLorenzo]

what a timing man

[@cavav7678]

...live in Tokyo. Questa versione è del live in Tokyo!!

[@shifatrashid4735]

BEAUTIFULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

[@salvatorealtavilla3871]

Well done! 😊

[@ernestmathewson828]

thanks Sal!

[@halzander8573]

Simply Fantastic. I agree with Hubdi it would be super cool if you´d do a tutorial or publish the sheets to this very beautiful song. Thanks was so nice.

[@ernestmathewson828]

Noted!

[@jessileace2012]

It would have been better with a camera above the piano. I cant read music and I am learning piano. But I so wanna play this song one of my favorites of Chet

[@naski05]

increíble 👏👏

[@antoniomagella6863]

Sublime

[@antonio_l_p]

really nice

[@soundmasters_youtube]

Magic.

[@ernestmathewson828]

Many thanks!

[@ExclusiveVideosEV]

Dear Ernest, this performance is absolutely a gem. Exclusive moment here listening to you. With best wishes, Gael

[@ernestmathewson828]

thanks Gabriella!

[@88joep88]

amazing playing! Do you think you could ever play and post a version where you just play the piano part? I would love to play along with my trumpet! There's no version out there that has the characteristics of the real deal, like you play it.

[@flems2139]

Hi guys, I'm classically trained for about 3 or 4 years now but ive always wanted to try a jazz piece. Id love to give this a try, but does anyone know if it would be too difficult for my sort of level? Thanks

[@katsmisadventures]

Hello, this is so great! Would it be possible to make a tutorial? I tried to contact Bob Hinz for the transcription but I never received an answer, unfortunately.

[@israelmoreno1036]

Could you please make a tutorial of this wonderful piece ????

[@willemjansen1141]

He did didn't he?

[@Myaccountishacked]

Please make a tutorial 😀

[@takyhonza9978]

Wonderful transcription and interpretation too! Can you please share the sheet music?

[@loumot0542]

I really like this 1:56

[@gastonbluesman6705]

Éste intro lo hace Harold Danko !! Live in Tokyo !!! Extraordinario !!!

[@ernestmathewson828]

thanks Gaston!

[@gastonbluesman6705]

@@ernestmathewson828 you welcome my friend!! Great solo !!! This song Is one of my favorites!!

[@ivanarroyogranda]

1:29 - 1:33

[@ernestmathewson828]

agreed!

[@cuentavueltas123]

Please...Dudley Moore with his instrumental piano song from the movie "Six Week". I want to get his music sheet!!! Thank you and greetings from Argentina!

[@emanuel6233]

His hands are gigantic holy shit

[@ernestmathewson828]

that's correct...can reach a flatted 10th...and thanks for listening!

[@emanuel6233]

@@ernestmathewson828 lovely preformance! Currently trying to figure out what chord is played at 0:43 Think it's C6Maj7... Somehow😂

[@marcinmaczewski3540]

Is this the transcription or arrangement version of Bob's sheets?

[@Disturbed4Life3]

Is this your own transcription or do you just play both piano and trumpet part from the original Costello arrangement? Edit: nvm it’s in the description.

[@ernestmathewson828]

and THANKS for listening!

[@ernsthomer5060]

Music for sexy Time ! Very naiceeeeee

[@jazztemple2]

Does Mr. Hinz give away/sell his transcription, do you know?

[@phantxm6259]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJzEh52sp8usbrM

[@zagpiano8532]

Where’s the sheet music ?

[@Raziem]

Plz make a tutorial or just put the camera right from above

[@rachaelb2431]

is there anywhere i can find sheets for this transcription?

[@lamblinbaptiste3146]

great work ! i love that arrangement but i c'ant find the sheet on bob's website...does somebody knows where to find it please ?

[@Myaccountishacked]

Great performance 😀💙 Can you please do a tutorial?

[@ernestmathewson828]

thanks David.....will do my best!

[@abilioneto6366]

@@ernestmathewson828 we all waiting :(

[@TheRandomChinwe]

Can you link the sheet music or how you put this together. I would like to play it too

[@ernestmathewson828]

you can contact Bob Hinz at bobhinz.com....he did the arrangement.

[@peacefulwarrior7954]

@@ernestmathewson828 but it gets payed. We want something free.

[@Hyku-]

Where can i find this exact music piano sheets? Please i really love this and i want to play this exact. I love it

[@ernestmathewson828]

contact Bob Hinz at www.bobhinz.com and THANKS for listening!

[@Hyku-]

@@ernestmathewson828 can you give me an email plz

[@ernestmathewson828]

@@Hyku- [e-mail]

[@Hyku-]

@@ernestmathewson828 Thank you sir, i emailed you.

[@ernestmathewson828]

@@Hyku- bobhinz.com should work

[@14morbidautumn88]

Poderia fazer um tutorial dessa música?

[@ernestodavincho824]

where to get these notes, i'll die if i don't play this song

[@gspotjazz]

He has a website: bobhinz.com His email address is on the home page.

[@thewafflemusic]

Yo, where can I buy your transcription? I need it.

[@ernestmathewson828]

you can contact Bob Hinz at bobhinz.com....he did the arrangement.

[@11mourao]

Tem a cifra desta música?

[@liamkim1115]

sir i cant find this sheet music in bobhinzs .com i really love to know this :( plz teach me

[@barbare6386]

Did u find it? Aahhhh help pls🙏🙏😭

[@carlosandresgranadapalacio8622]

Does anyone has the piano sheet?

[@phantxm6259]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJzEh52sp8usbrM

[@beng2617]

is there sheet music for this anywhere?

[@rachillesf]

Hi, I would like to purchase the transcription of this song, but i'm not getting any response from the bob hint website, can someone help on how to proceed?

[@richimosqueda1933]

Drop a tutorial video🥲

[@constantinooitaven]

How can I get the sheet music? It is wonderful...

[@ernestmathewson828]

contact the transcriber at www.bobhinz.com

[@BEARGUITARJAZZ]

Check that, it’s jazz2511 masterful, BGJ

[@ugurtopsever6083]

Where can I find the sheet?

[@matiasacosta6679]

Tenés la partitura? :(

[@hilariodaragona4473]

eso es lo que nos preguntamos todos