Chris Dawson - "All of Me"

[@mikedaniels3009]

This is perfect Stride playing. And I mean PERFECT. No hysterical fancy runs stuff à la Art Tatum, butchering the flow of the tune every 5-10 seconds for whatever reason known only to Art himself, no fancy overbusiness à la Oscar P., just the wonderful, feet tapping straight Stride with passing tenths and a great impro on top.

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Hi Mike, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@anthonyaustin1375]

Anyone who says the two greatest pianists of our time butchered notes needs their head examined...yes this is a lovely piece with no airs and graces but I'm dumbfounded

[@autsni]

Bro has that goober opinion

[@tutentyp6934]

​@@anthonyaustin1375Some people don't like excessive shredding and that's ok.

[@anthonyaustin1375]

@@tutentyp6934 ...think you responded in a proper manner I should take a leaf out of your book

[@maryannmartin8991]

Chris is my cousin and he is the Best Jazz Pianist I have ever heard. I love his music and for many years I have been In several Theatrical Musicals. Music 🎶 makes us Happy and I could never live without it!!! Christopher, thank you for sharing your Amazing Music 🎼 with the World, I love you Cousin. Maryann. 🤗

[@autumn3884]

your version of this song might be my favorite thing on earth.

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

That's super nice - Thanks.

[@stignrregard7674]

I cant think of any any pianist who can play the stride like you .. its like being on a rollercoaster when I hear your version of All of me !!

[@majo4784]

​@@ChrisDawsonMusicthis is so beautiful! I loved your arrangement! And your beautiful playing and technique. Is there a music sheet for this? Many thanks

[@davebrowningjazzharlemstri4469]

Magic!

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@rocket4320]

Ive never been more jealous of bigger hands than at this current moment. THE CONSTANT 10THS ON THE LEFT HAND DRIVES ME INSANE WITH HOW EASY YOU MAKE IT SOUND 😭

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Good ears...those are all great players. I've always loved Teddy Wilson's music. He's the main pianist that helped bridge me from ragtime to swing music as a teen (along with Fats Waller, Art Tatum and Nat Cole). As far as my solo playing, I'd also say that Hank Jones has been a huge influence. His 1950's Lp "Have You Met Hank Jones" is one of my all time desert island recordings for sure.

[@joshuamccafferty5230]

I took piano lessons with Chris when I was younger. Best teacher I've had. Glad to see him still swinging.

[@francoisbonilla8825]

Wonderful Jazz's version of this great classical "All of me" by One Artiste master: Chris Dawson....********. Thanks so much Chris

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thank you so much, Francois!

[@francoisbonilla8825]

@@ChrisDawsonMusic Thanks for your answear, i like this original Jazz piano's play....*** Thank you again

[@alexanderhelt738]

Simply Cookin! I can't begin to imagine the years of practice and endless passion that went into this.

[@vincentdesiano4861]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thanks Vincent.

[@patbackhouse9932]

This should have a billion views from me alone!

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@anneli351]

Marvelous!!! The fingers are dancing!!!

[@tomjung1067]

great, thanks from another pianist

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Hi Tom, Thanks!

[@TribalJazzman]

May be the greatest living jazz pianist with respect to his time, his touch, and the unbridled lyricism of his lines. PLEASE POST MORE VIDEOS.

[@Ada176A]

Dear Chris YOU are the best on KZbin, no one plays so pleasant and clear like you do, a True Artist.

[@AmericanPianoMusic]

I love how you adjust your glasses at 2:12 and never miss a beat! Very clean and elegant playing - which is difficult to do consistently with stride - reminds me of Dick Hyman's playing. I've got your stride Christmas recording and absolutely love it.

[@Alainedelion]

Wonderful

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thanks!

[@mikedelferro]

Fantastic. What a master in stride piano.

[@laurentsauvagnac]

Love it. master player !!

[@GerrlichStudios]

Excellently played

[@DorisSchw]

🍀💗🙂💫🍀 fantastisch ❤❤❤

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thank you!

[@javierosorio6519]

If you want to a good day listen to Chris Dawson! Bravo! Brilliant! Thanks a lot for your videos.

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thanks so much Javier for the kind words. Much appreciated!

[@javierosorio6519]

My grandpa, now 92, is also so happy with your music and so is my girlfriend. Thanks again. Maestro...!

[@juniorjabouin582]

Nice playing Dawson!!!

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Awesome - thanks!

[@soothingstrikes]

I play simple pop and ballad music , lately interested and learning jazz, I wish you were my teacher, Your version is so very beautiful, blessed to hear it

[@angelonucellese1411]

Veramente da ascoltare sempre Un gioiello, grazie Mr Dawson, Beautiful version, my favourite, Thanks 🎶💙

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thanks so much Angelo. Much appreciated!

[@JonathanHolmesjazz]

Simply amazing. I'd love one day to be able to play the piano like that. I guess at 21 I've still got a few years to learn yet!

[@edlieren]

Chris you're amazing. Thanks for so much inspiration over the years

[@ernestinaoliveira9575]

Bela execução, amei!!!🤩

[@EaglesLair27]

I have enjoyed your You Tube posts for years. I just discovered this one. I once commented of your rendition of Puttin on the Ritz, that you won't see a better more precise left hand than that and then boom! along comes your masterful interpretation of this classic. Your technique is marvelous. Too marvelous for words. Excuse the corny allusion but I couldn't resist!

[@elkipalki00]

Perfect!Stylishly!

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thanks so much.

[@remialescio6780]

This is so good!!!

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

I'm glad you like it - thanks!

[@Gustavo_Weckesser]

Another top-notch rendition from Chris Dawson. Conrgats and full respect from me.

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thanks so much Gustavo!

[@Gustavo_Weckesser]

@@ChrisDawsonMusic I´ve no idea how many times I watched this video. All I know is that I like it more and more each time.

[@tobyw3635]

Absolutely wonderful rendition, thank you so much for this performance the excitement and feel in your playing is infectious

[@nickeyparadise1]

Word Up Chris!

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Ahh, awesome. Thanks!

[@WinrichNaujoks]

Wonderful! And the speed and precision of your left hand, just amazing. And then there's the tenths, of course! :)

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed it.

[@janerikuhrstrom5995]

How many times have I played this masterpiece, looks so easy, the video view is also perfect. I vitamin pill if you are low.

[@nickk8416]

I loved it Chris. You are really good at this. I'm crazy about this song. I'm trying to make the move from classical to jazz and it has it's challenges. You have to almost relearn the piano as the styles are night and day. Thanks.

[@mathias9861]

lo he escuchado como unas 100 veces , increible ,mejor version lejooooss!!! felicidades !!

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Muchas gracias! Estoy feliz de que te guste.

[@lightspeed417]

Love it! Clean. Swinging. A wealth of techniques and licks to learn.

[@CongressAdmin]

This is such a warm arrangement-Really nice to listen to. Fabulous playing, of course.

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@mariostoumbas6531]

Sound great Chris!!

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thank you!

[@aspilianthonymvhs]

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

[@imannfletcher1795]

Incredible! Some of those moves are so awesome.

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

That's nice of you - Thanks

[@pangpengmaster]

Your version is simple with an straightforward, soul-tickling, authentic playing.

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Nice...thanks!

[@peterclifford7302]

Loving it, a great arrangement and beautifully played, superb.

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

I appreciate the comment - thank you!

[@Doremi-m4n]

I can dance , love your version soooou much

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Awesome, thanks - glad it moves you.

[@TheGeppo69]

wow Chris !!! wonderful

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

I appreciate that - Thanks.

[@FedericoGLopezArmengol]

Congratulations Chris. Sounds incredible.

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thanks for your comment Federico.

[@Radiatoron88]

You....are.....THE MAN!!!!!!!!!!! I adore your playing! Could anything be better or classier or more perfect than this ultra-refined and cool stride version of "All of Me"? For this and your equally wonderful stride take on "Putting on the Ritz," I am your fan forever! What I wouldn't give to be able to play the piano like you! All love and best regards to you, and many thanks for your superb music making!

[@jazzeffectgroup8372]

astounding. I always missed listening to stride piano (I guess its never too late to train again) and now hearing it with such quality, feeling, new technology is just refreshing. Unfortunately some others love to play super fast but then when they pull out a tune like this they just cannot do it or excuse themselves saying its too old, or that classics aren't played anymore, and its sad because there are so many gems herein. Thanks for bringing happiness and many other emotions to all of us through your music.

[@livingpiano]

So refined , classy & technical !! Brilliant .....

[@martinwright4526]

really love this. enjoyed every minute, and i sure need the boost today.

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thanks for the boost!

[@GenericWhiteMale56]

Proud to share the name lol. You are awesome!

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thanks Chris...so sorry for the late reply! Yes, I think we each had parents with good taste in names :-)

[@markbra]

oh man, you are high level. congrats !

[@Voyageurhorsdutemps]

Wonderful ✨thank for sharing

[@timwells6011]

Chris you are the master of stride. My favourite pianist

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Tim, I really appreciate your kind words. Thanks.

[@louismariepicard]

Astonishing performance. I love it !!!

[@batner]

Started learning "All of me" a week ago. I'm a beginner, so everything is a challenge for me. That's what I get for starting to take piano lessons after 30, but it is so much fun! This video shows what can be done with something I will hopefully be able to play with two hands, soon enough :-) Thanks Chris! Hope you will get to making more videos eventually. I know, life is busy and it is a good thing.

[@PiotrBarcz]

You are very lucky to be able to sprawl a tenth so easily, I could really use that kind of spread...

[@AntoinePressiat69]

Great, great rendition.Thank you so much.

[@everglow4242]

Totally Fab! 👍🏼

[@k.a.a.5183]

Super!hi from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Wow, I'm happy this video found you so many miles away. Thanks.

[@leozingy]

No idea how to start learning this. My fav song, amazing arrangement, crazy technique. How does one resist clicking on the replay button over and over again?!?! :)

[@yvanmutel3038]

Bel hommage à Teddy Wilson, l’impeccable.

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Yes, Teddy was in my thoughts and is one of my all time favorite pianists. Thank you.

[@Chettkat]

Wow ! Love it ! Great toe tapper =;) Thanks Chris for posting .

[@BoredOfBills]

Beautiful stride and you swing it really sweetly... Great version.

[@bjackblack]

So good 😎✨✨✨🎹♥️

[@Doremi-m4n]

A CRY OF BRAVO!! ALL OF US!! I listened your playing hundred times, I emailed you if you can share your arrangement in PDF with me if possible. Thanks

[@istvandr.magyar-berenyi2270]

Nasty piece of work! :-) Nice touch too. Thanx

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thanks!

[@MCCXK120]

A truly fine and moving interpretation. Many thanks.

[@JoshWalshMusic]

Chris is perhaps the most precise stride player alive today.

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thanks - and I like your channel!

[@JoshWalshMusic]

@@ChrisDawsonMusic that makes my day. Would love to have you on for my upcoming “How Jazz Works: Stride” if you are game?

[@fullsamadhi]

Smokin smooth!!! Beautiful! I love it!

[@jamesten]

Wonderful. I actually did meet Hank Jones once. Your style is so very clear. I thank you, particularly, for presenting Russian Fantasy, where you finally display one of the great running Fatsisms - those famous descending chord trills at the top of the keyboard. Those have been dogging me since ... well, a long time. I met Teddy too, but much too briefly.

Perfectly well played!

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Much appreciated Jozsef.

[@Doremi-m4n]

Tooo beautiful cover, Thanks

[@alvarostockle]

I've been reading a transcription but my god that left hand! I have no troubles with Mapple Leaf Rag, but this? This I can't! This is trully an amazing performance!

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

I'm honored you would play this. Thanks.

[@ksorkopzumi8176]

Wow i so like him play ..so good

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thank you!

[@entertonyment1300]

Amazing... this video deserve 10M views

[@ChristianPlaysVG]

Awesome, really digging the stride feel of it!

[@johnrogers3099]

Chris, Do you have any plans to bring out an Album of your solo piano performances. I have some of your recordings but I would love to have a whole album of this sort of music. Your solo playing is you at your best. Thanks, John.

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thanks John, that's a great idea. I think my next project will be a mix of solo, and group numbers. Thanks for the kind words!

[@johnrogers3099]

Thanks Chris, I will look forward to hearing it and I am sure I will not be the only one. Please keep the recordings coming. Best wishes John (UK)

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Awesome John - thank you.

[@visuelliot]

Wow!! I'm learning so much from watching your playing, great ideas that I'm eager to try out for myself. And an amazing performance!!

[@juniperwoodgreen4090]

I totally respect that. Bloody good, so it is...

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[@1000amigovelho]

Excellent interpretation. Congratulations for your performance.

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thank you for the nice comment!

[@florbo73]

Terrific playing, I like so much your lines, the tempo is perfect :) great lesson!

[@ToshdogII]

Your playing makes me feel happy inside ...

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Hey Pamela, Thanks for checking out this clip and the kind words. I'm so glad that you're posting your own music here on YT. It's great to hear you again. You sound wonderful and I look forward to more of your videos. (and don't worry about 10ths...they're overrated :-)

[@johnevans6333]

I love that swing !

[@musicalrt]

WOWOWOWOW! Bravo!

[@flylooper]

Yup! I hear Teddy Wilson in all those parallel 10ths. Great stuff.

[@GhostGuitars]

wonderful playing Chris!

[@syncopeter]

Great number, nicely worked out 'arrangement' too! And the piano sound is quite good as an added bonus. I like the balance between your left and right hands. With many Stride pianists the left hand can be a bit overwhelming. With you the right hand really plays to solos.

[@xmxyfair]

Wonderful! Any chance of a book of transcriptions of your great arrangements?

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Hi Jon, thanks for your comment. You give me something to think about. I do like the idea.

[@xmxyfair]

I'd definitely be interested in a copy.

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

It was a 1984 movie called "All Of Me", staring Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin and Victoria Tennant (directed by Carl Reiner). I saw it as a teenager and learned the tune that night. Joe Williams sings. If you type "All of Me ending credits", you'll see it.

[@beatlephan]

This is amazing version of the song...

[@KayBenyarko]

I can always tell a Teddy Wilson fan from his playing

[@emperor1e]

Funny seeing you here. So true though.... Why are you gae?

[@KayBenyarko]

@@emperor1e 😂😂😂

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Yes, Wilson's been an influence since I was in high school. Nice to hear from another Teddy Wilson fan.

[@PamelaYork]

Beautiful playing, Chris! I sure wish I could reach a 10th! I have to play them all broken.

[@RM-gm7lu]

Made my day!!

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Cool, thanks Rich for the comment.

[@rik-keymusic160]

amazing!!

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Thank you Richard!

[@totogabi]

really enjoyed it :)

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Awesome, thanks Gabriel.