Cory Henry Live Session | Montreux Jazz Festival 2018

[@mattchristakos]

How it must feel to have that much unrestricted command over an instrument. This is greatness.

[@jrobinsondrums]

It's the point at which your instrument becomes part of you, and the music you make isn't a bunch of notes, it's just your voice speaking in your own language. It's every musician's dream to reach that state

[@2FadeMusic]

Benji Robinson EXACTLY! Music is the greatest language

[@davidalexanderchoy3788]

YOU ONLY WISH YOU COULD PLAY LIKE THAT IN YAUR COWMENT YOU DON RESPEK DA CHOY CULTURE

[@MrJjj999]

Lol the amount of likes on this comment are 2-5-1

[@uraharamitchell7250]

It's called 'GOD MODE' Mr Christakos.

[@Patmosentertainment]

I started playing piano a week ago because of Cory Henry. I stopped playing piano 4 days ago because of Cory Henry.

[@black_hawk133]

Keep playing man you can achieve whatever you want!

[@prometheusfallen]

Some of us have been playing for years, and we know we'll NEVER be a fraction of his level. That doesn't mean we don't love music. In fact, that's part of what keeps us going and loving music all the more for it. Keep going!

[@tumisomarebane2536]

Lolest!

[@MISTAMUSIK]

Thats funny!!

[@white_soba]

I know what you want, You want Likes!!! And you got mine!!!

[@lewikono2781]

I'm a guy from finland. My love for gospel, entrenched in my love for music in general brought me to this video. There is a universal dialect in play here. Ludwig Wittgenstein told us we were restricted by the language/culture we adopted. Music is an avenue to true knowledge and expression of soul, I believe. I will be forever grateful that youtube allows the spread of creativity the way it does.

[@chali8762]

Legendary comment.

[@markprater1]

For my money, what makes Corey Henry the best keyboardist is that he approaches each DIFFERENT keyboard with the touch and skills required for THAT instrument. When he's on a B3, he uses the drawbars and Leslie to show what makes a B3 unique. See the Stevie cover he did with Nate Townsley and Mike League. When he's on a Rhodes, he uses it like he's played it all his life. When he's on a synth, he's constantly tweaking the resonance or delay to speak that language. On piano, just listen... When

[@dnaward2004]

You said it, my man.

[@kelzuya]

A church (gospel) organ too! His hands are constantly messing with the settings.

[@pxlz0729]

Yeah it’s amazing, you can definitely hear his roots as a gospel church organist growing up

[@Marlisonazevedo]

I am 101 keyboardist and have decided to work on playing this Cory version thanks to Timothy Gondola transcription. If you dedicate a diary time I can say that it’s doable. But, after being able to play the first 2 minutes and enjoy ever note, you understand that the bottom line is not play like Cory, but how we was able to created such sophisticated arrangement. Then I started to pay attention to the original song. It’s like a fully different song but the soul is there. I can say that the learning to play this Cory arrangement is a kind of school. Despite the tough challenge, uncountable hours of dedication, it do expands your musical mindset.

[@dannytoots6635]

The bottom line is he’s improvising a lot of the right hand stuff

[@ericsatko3562]

Corey lets his watch know what the time is

[@Vossflying]

You tried, you fail, not funny a cent...

[@georgerussell2947]

@@Vossflying learn English first

[@joemca7917]

😂

[@ferdykeyz4583]

😂😂😂

[@dennymovado4998]

@@Vossflying why you hating. Love sis. This was hilarious

[@chrismdev_]

Cory Henry's technique is an eye opener. Vocabulary is out of this world.

[@ritchcraft1]

I've single handily watched this over 150 times.....brilliant

[@samuelgoncalves1479]

So have I

[@skaterhugs1147]

I’m gettin up there too

[@dnaward2004]

Same!

[@dnaward2004]

Here I am again.

[@Alexn3011]

He could keep playing this in a loop and never sound the same. Incredible. Has to be alien.

[@daryljohnson3896]

I appreciate his skill even more, since watching this.Although he is well known for his synth and organ work , his acoustic piano work is true proof that he put in the effort and time needed to master his instrument. Some players can hide behind the bells and whistles of synths and organs, not so for the piano.

[@belfiglioa]

What's up, Daryl?

[@neweraMRJHM]

Just paying respect to the less obvious artist in the room: the camerawork is FIRE

[@MattRockett]

agreed

[@mileqjameel8166]

I love it when there's someone to point this out. I mean it! No sarcasm because camera work is sooooooooo important when cinematically capturing a moment . Musician, here, speaking......lol.

[@lucasglenn3079]

Truly one of if not the best funk and jazz pianist/organist of his time. Amazing work

[@jessevandendoren]

Best Organist of his generation I think. On piano there are others more specialized in the piano as an instrument

[@kikisintong6339]

Hiromi uehara, jacob collier, and many more...

[@MISTAMUSIK]

You need to add in gospel where he started!!

[@collinwalker7543]

I'd say of this generation, no doubt

[@Hotdogwateryum]

Older but greatest organist alive is Joey Defrancesco! On par with Cory's generation on piano is Robert Glasper. The generation under him Joey Alexander.

[@virginiagardner5135]

A few week ago during my shelter in place to help limit the spread of COVID-19 I rot found this young man , love ❤️ his history can’t stop listening to him. I am also COGIC raised and that organ playing bless my spirit and my soul .

[@prometheusfallen]

I just love the involuntary grunts, smiles, laughs, grimaces, and other expressions. That's how you know the man is deeply entrenched in what he's doing, and that he's loving every second.

[@Simply_Genius]

I made the mistake of forgetting how good Cory Henry was. That mistake will never be made again. 😂

[@martisole6249]

same

[@8beef4u]

It's easy to look over people In a group. He needs to do a solo album

[@94mac]

Joe K he did like 4 years ago lol the revival

[@sk_jay]

Same bro 😂😂

[@uraharamitchell7250]

I didn't even think it was possible to forget how terrifying Cory is, thank you for letting me know it is indeed possible.

[@collinwalker7543]

Love hearing him on a traditional piano, its like hearing an electric guitarist play acoustic once awhile- still just as incredible

[@bdstudios6088]

Corey takes a groovy theme you might hear in jazz or even pop, and then does the most mindblowing improvisations on them. I always enjoy his playing so much

[@SamKeys-tb7ru]

Can't stop listening

[@ivanb8126]

Tears rolling down my eyes…

[@amandaleopold1687]

Can’t tell where the man begins and the instrument ends...as it should be. Extension of the being and soul of the musician. Perfection.

[@supertommi_]

I miss this

[@alvislarson7853]

I like the part where he plays the piano

[@future844]

😂😂😂😂good one

[@ajscheer]

Can you timestamp it? I think I’m missing it. Thx!

[@Darko1.0]

@@ajscheer 11:23

[@tulemeritestm7624]

@@Darko1.0😂

[@wz_devo]

Mods banned him

[@kahludithegentlemanmalele3706]

Also, much respect to whoever tuned that piano. Brilliant!

[@brentwilliams6285]

This is so good that I know I can't even appreciate how good it is because dude's level of comprehension is so far beyond mine. Sigh.

[@bobbysmith1627]

This dude is not real, is he from another planet or dimension. Funky and smooth with swag and technique. It’s just not fare to have that much talent 👌🏿😳😳

[@seunstealth]

Stevie would definitely approve of that arrangement of "All I Do". Genius.

[@greghutch2014]

I am old enough to be Cory's dad, but I swear when I grow up that I am going to be as good or better than him on the keys. Love you Cory.

[@younesbahamou9084]

Of course you can!

[@hahabass]

Well, we're in for a treat!!! :-)

[@renewierenga7766]

Greg Hutch 👍👍

[@davidjohnson5881]

Me too:)

[@KmelBeatz]

Greg Hutch 💀

[@bennyboy991xx]

As someone who is a Cory Henry fan, and a MASSIVE Stevie fan I am shook I have only found this now

[@Aardvarked88]

There's a video of him messing around with a cover of Boogie on Reggae Woman as well. "Cory Henry plays the Hammond XK5".

[@OwensDrumming]

I must have watched this video 100 times already and it still connects with my soul just like the first time I heard it. Cory is an absolute master

[@toreckman8899]

What a gift. It’s like watching Les McCann, Ramsey Lewis and a Jimmy Smith all bundled together.

[@wellroundedsound2422]

I give up my entire life to be able to play like this for an hour!!! I will die fucking happy!!!

[@behinddoornumber1]

I love how he prides himself in playing the timbre of the instrument.

[@walken199]

He is the BEST i ever seen !

[@liamorendorf1997]

So good, he sounds like more than one person.

[@queencanislupusofthewolfpa2247]

Cory Henry is a piano extraordinaire. The music flows as he feels his way with precision across the keys. Cory Henry you are a phenomenon. I love your style of endless scale running. Beautiful!!! BRAVO!!!❤️

[@spiritandtruthcenterforwor2475]

I praise God for your amazing gift and the hard work you've put into development... God bless you keep going

[@ericfricke4512]

Please do a solo piano album, Cory! And then a solo Moog album!

[@icarorn]

this one of the best versions of all i do, always end up back here cory is a beast

[@thomastaylor1217]

Somewhere Stevie Wonder is sitting hearing this and saying WHAT THE FCK, can't be nobody but Corey Henry or an alien going CRAZY on my song

[@lizziewizzie8523]

The best thing about watching other musicians play is seeing the sheer joy on their faces love it. Hope to be as good as you one day!

[@grayzone4183]

Nothing better than witnessing a master in his element! This video and his duo with Nick semrad are my best keyboard freestyles on KZbin!! Thank you world,

[@ricardorien]

This is the best of the best of the human kind

[@user-jt4zf3zf1y]

Indeed. A modern day virtuoso

[@josephedet8482]

Am just seeing myself in 7 years time, smiling like Corey because I have finally learnt how to sit at the piano like he does. Because that is what he doing right now

[@wanpeople6705]

Still watching in 2021

[@marcdiamond8586]

I've seen and heard the greats. Mr. Henry belongs beside them. A truly unique talent.

[@betabetapsi]

Geez. Bro. Henry is amazing.

[@JRCOWBOY78]

Mind blown🤯........"All I do" rendition has me running to the piano..... taking notes on them chords!!!!

[@BAwesomeDesign]

I haven't seen a whole lot of Cory on PIANO on KZbin (it's mostly keys & synths).... but of course he sounds so natural on the acoustic piano.

[@cookiemonsterminecraft5395]

Cory speaks his mind every time he plays

[@rupertlay7684]

I am speechless, how can soo much talent fit into one human being...impossible...ridiculous....it's not fair...so what do I do?...the other intangible elements to his playing....beyond words...smh

[@vcharrison63]

There is a wise saying. "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he us old he will not depart from it." I've seen videos of him playing the organ in church when he was 4 years old. He is a virtuoso now. Can't use GOAT bc in music it is too subjective. But he is def in the conversation.

[@joel.ds.m]

Proverbs 22:6

[@thiago140893]

Its very complicated to call someone the GOAT when you know there was a guy by the name of art tatum.

[@jarzan9179]

@C B Jacob's awesome but I don't think he's even close to this level of playing ability (he's very good though), he's more of a music theory genius and composer.

[@Lowerhaightstreet]

One of the most amazing human beings to ever touch ivory.

[@baldy555]

Totally!

[@DihelsonMendonca]

Watch the MASTER : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJLFqqKZpNGEidk

[@SynSynVelli]

Dihelson Mendonca 🤔

[@Lowerhaightstreet]

That old fart? keep dreaming bud.

[@DihelsonMendonca]

Listening is believing. HE INVENTED THIS SHIT ! : kzbin.info/www/bejne/imjTkqyAqpdnrrc

[@koreanfriedchildren]

I listen to this/watch this every day!

[@marcsee4072]

And then one dares to say everything was done in music?!?! Thank you Lord for giving talents freely. Cory you truly use your talents to the max.

[@paulcombs-bomuse6172]

While he is clearly his own man at the piano, some of what he plays brings the late Joe Sample to my mind. It is so good to see and hear these young musicians rising to prominence.

[@tap.187]

YES!

[@redialguit]

absolutely insane. wat a legend.

[@vintagethings9187]

Canteloupe Island: I've just heard this song taken apart in a Quantum Physics lab and reassembled with total love, joy and commitment in the heart of one of the greatest musical artists we may ever know. Imagine being allowed to sit and watch Van Gough or Basquiat painting.

[@GrumpyStormtrooper]

i'm totally humbled. i don't think i can ever touch the piano again. how can I play like him? i'm 18 now I will gladly spend 50 years of my life to learn this but i don't know how to continue.

[@allistonhiggs225]

Corey if you read these posts I hope and pray you and the great one Stevie wonder will God's willing get together before either of you leave this earth. Especially after that "All I think about is you". Please sir make it happen.

[@koreanfriedchildren]

* Plugs into the Matrix * few moments later.... "I CAN PLAY LIKE CORY HENRY" Morpheus shows up with a piano: "Show me."

[@pianosenzanima1]

exactly!!! ...then I wake up

[@kimmy5532]

치킨먹고싶다

[@koreanfriedchildren]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@rockmdii]

BWAHAHA!!! I know right?

[@user-ri3ok1ik9o]

Лучшее у тебя конри есть джаз ну просто кайф. Здорово чувак в Грузии играет кротой джаз

[@SteveBurksMusic]

Y’all. He beat the BRAKES off that Stevie Wonder.

[@jayandretv1818]

#FACTS

[@officialkinxg693]

I love the way he plays Stevie Wonder.

[@jarrodlarell]

Corey is the Mozart of our generation!

[@2FadeMusic]

Better than Mozart :)

[@thierryroethlisberger7633]

Love you amazing Cory 😜💪😁

[@ELISHA690]

Dude real deal beat tf out them keys at 6:50 😂🤣😂 so talented

[@leomelbat3064]

lol :'D

[@CarlDoesMusic]

Stevie Wonder: calm down Cory: what key is that? *trills*

[@Loussinthesky]

That video just brought me to uncontrollable tears...

[@pianoomakase6455]

can't help keeping the groove on his god damn playing. pretty sure he's the best of this age

[@pianoomakase6455]

I love U Henry

[@tomikitomki5793]

110% best of this age known by world public. Definitelly there are more "beasts" like him but we dont know them :)

[@praises5139]

God blessed, playing. God given talent, nurtured by his mother and the GOGIC Church.

[@sahayes4002]

Cory the GOAT. I love it, blessings.... 🥰

[@Ianthe22]

People never mention it, but this guys speed is amazing. Not only does he play really creative phrases, but his speed...man!

[@kitezfly]

Ianthe22 Jesus Molina

[@Ianthe22]

@@kitezfly They are two very different muscians. And i still don't think Jesus is on the same level. Jesus specializes in a certain direction. I am not trying to be mean. I got nothing on both of them. But they are from the base very different musicians.

[@kitezfly]

Ianthe22 I didn’t mention the pianist’s name as one being better than the other, as I enjoy both. It was purely for your musical enjoyment. I just thought you’d appreciate another’s artistry who also showcases virtuous speed, creativity (especially left hand) and mastery of the instrument.

[@Ianthe22]

@@kitezfly I think Jesus is great. But very different. And yes, i also enjoy listen to some of his performances.

[@Starmahn_joeplay]

The fingers❤❤❤❤❤

[@jayandretv1818]

This dude killed “ All I Do “....the best piano rendition ever

[@adrianbartholomew3785]

best sounding upright i ever heard

[@TheScottdavis86]

Its like a chase between his right and left hand

[@wilyum67]

Excuse me y’all....... I’m going to go practice RIGHT NOW!!! 🤩

[@bonusgonus429]

That's how everybody should feel after watching somebody do this to any instrument

[@sthompson2839]

Ikr. And I practiced earlier today, but where do I even start... to sound like Corey?💁🏾

[@RixCuse]

@@sthompson2839 ikr! i wanna know what to do and what to practice to get to that level!

[@esotericgreene]

ABSOLUTELY PROFOUND!

[@coollookin1]

The end was PURE chaos

[@yourself88xbl]

The man will go down in music history .

[@ProdbyUrbanCloser]

I could listen to this all day and peacefully sleep just listening to this all night

[@aruanboritiycasilva8901]

This man is something else... Amazing

[@tsurayyap1830]

I'm just happy I keep on stumbling upon brilliant musicians to listen to on KZbin. Really, thank you!

[@moussavarolgil9658]

Masterclass

[@BobDylanStillAround]

👑 Cory, the fastest right hand from the West! 🤩

[@vgerlightening3944]

Corey, simply "GREAT".

[@LuZenVideo]

Still the GOAT. Chops, soul, brand, and a musical plan.

[@hirokikato3588]

wow I just wow..

[@francoissalace5907]

merci

[@yassinet.benchekroun5087]

Rarely heard such a great sounding upright keyboard

[@godschildjcreigns2976]

This is............JUST SICKENING! WHAT DID I JUST HEAR? Lord Have Mercy! This guy has me tapping my foot! ❤❤❤❤😭😭😭

[@fabiopergolini00]

1:58 I can feel it and it’s so good...

[@MAnuciao79]

it is a gift. a talent combined with hard work. goodness. i wish i had this mind brain and stamina. luh ya cory

[@johand.422]

This is such phenomenal play! Specially from minute 5',7''.....:) Cory has its own style, he's very original and such friendly approach to people! If I'd be a girl... ;) I just so much hope that Cory will continue to inspire people around the world to embrace "real music" again as (specially in NL) it seems that only electronic by computer designed "noise" is what people listen to (while needing pils and mushrooms to feel anything) while the music of Cory is such pure harmony and rhythm from top to toe which strikes and moves you without any need of additives!!!!!!!!! Just like the unhealthy food-industry with E-Numbers versus real BIO food! GO Cory GO!!!

[@rivierajazzclub]

keyboard genius, so much artistic and technical mastery, this guy is just incredible!!

[@pectenmaximus231]

Songs by two of the two greatest.. and Cory added meaningfully to them in this performance. That's musicality of the greatest caliber.

[@jayherzog7683]

flat out brilliance!

[@UkuleleAversion]

Cory Henry is the Art Tatum of our time. 9:42-9:46

[@crazyace88]

please dont say that lol. Cory is a prodigy but he is no Art Tatum he even says that

[@UkuleleAversion]

@@crazyace88 Nobody is Art Tatum but Art Tatum. When I say he is the Art Tatum of our time, I mean he is the most virtuosic jazz pianist of his generation. I guess I should have said that instead because nobody has ever come close to Tatum, not even Peterson or Djangirov.

[@vibratoryuniverse308]

@@UkuleleAversion Liszt and even Czerny had technical abilities comparable to Tatum

[@godschildjcreigns2976]

I can't comment enough on this pianist. Good Lord! The Lord done poured Marstro into this dude!

[@GrumpyStormtrooper]

this performance made me practice playing double fourth melody lines and i couldn't be more happy. i can play pentatonic scales in fourths and it's super fun to throw it in there from time to time.

[@Roensmusic]

wow man.. my brains are melting... so awesome

[@CH1EFBL1TZ]

cory's style is so fresh

[@Naameh9]

Like the song im without words