Emily Bear - Diversity Medley - 47th Montreux Jazz Festival

[@absoftitanium]

This tiny, brilliant diamond has the potential to become one of the most powerful and influential people in the music industry. She writes symphonies, scores films and commercials, writes and performs great jazz, is one of the most effective and emotionally aware classical concert pianists I've ever heard, can improv anything, even classical music. I can imagine she will become one of the baddest jazz pianists ever. There are no limits.

[@milesmiller1468]

Total Fraud.

[@kidr5510]

Miles Miller why do you say this is total fraud?

[@PianoMeSasha]

Why are people so obsessed with power and influence....???? its soooooooooo Amercanish....

[@owen5819]

@@kidr5510 Because he's a troll. Nobody feed it.

[@cocoanderson6833]

She was just on the Ellen show and she is 17 now amd she became a singer also to

[@andrewmarks8853]

When you contemplate humanity, the human condition, human excellence, artistry, innocence, purity, love, light, wonder, magic, spirit, and essence of talent, achievement, and the magnificence that some of our fellow world citizens wield....its beyond the scope of normal thought, Its a wonder, its gives me strength, it makes me glad to be alive, its a treasure for our collective spirit to marvel at, be inspired by, and take hope in. Its one of those rare moments when you are reassured we humans are capable of great things, good things...decent things. This child has me captured in all ways that I hold most precious,

[@modmnri5722]

+Andrew Marks yeah you re right: there are now so many unhappy people, who don't like human life anymore ! they should read your comment and listen to Emily even though I know it might not be enough to give back strength to it

[@lesliedye1345]

You certainly are loquacious. She is extraordinary and her raw talent unfathomable to most.

[@jlgitto]

Andrew Marks I couldn’t have said it better. I just love her.

[@handyvickers]

Yup... may you go on to greater and greater things... Go Emily!!!! I look forward to listening to your music for decades to come...

[@adamsaoud7191]

i wish i am good at English to talk about her shes just amazing sorry i am from Syria i can say a lot in Arabic

[@airider2]

OMG. When you get goose bumps from hearing a jazz musician play with their soul you know its good. But from a gifted young lady who has not even hit her best yet to come, America can be very proud of her.

[@lesliedye1345]

This girl's gift belongs to the world...not just America. Extraordinarily gifted.

[@handyvickers]

Amen to that

[@kgilburg]

There is always such pleasure in her face while she’s playing. You can tell she loves what she is doing! What a gift and I’m so happy I can listen to her play!

[@LiloUkulele]

Jazz is not something that usually makes me well up but this young lady is beyond belief.

[@_sonicfive]

That was not jazz haha

[@artaptic]

Emily is the Gem of the Northern Lights! It was pure delight to be in the audience to see & hear her warm, versatile, indellible performance in Mesa, Arizona. --Emily is genuine & a rare unique gift to our human race.

[@galanie]

This selection is my favorite CD of hers and do I ever love hearing her play. I don't mean hearing others play her music, I mean listening to HER play. She has such a gift! Not just for composing but for playing. Her fingers on the keys bring magic. She doesn't play just the notes of a piece, she plays the heart of it.

[@donnasca5088]

The drummer rocks and he clearly had the test of his career keeping time for her. She actually knows every note the others need to play. I am so happy to have found her today; an inspiration for all of us. Thanks Emily, just let it flow as you feel it to the day you die. Please don't let the garbage dump music industry abuse you for their own profit.

[@georgebuck2269]

I'm sure your familiar with drummer John Robinson. He was a member of Quincy Jone's "In the house band" for many years and still works for David Foster on different gigs. I know he recently played at the charity event, Celebrity Fight Night in Phoenix. Also the great session drummer Hal Blaine recently passed away, February 5, 1929 - March 11, 2019. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hal_Blaine

[@dalemarshall8662]

Her original composition. Boy, oh boy do I agree with all the comments below. And that GRIN just kills me. Elegance personified. Thank you, Mr. Quincy Jones, for seeing the future of this young talent and helping her to follow the right road. "The music is only as good as the person playing it".

[@bparno]

Emily Bear, living proof of the light, may she be blessed beyond her years. Thank you Quincy Jones for extending your hand and heart to help brighten our day.

[@nick5times]

The most gifted young pianist I have heard in over 60 years ....and I have heard several hundred....the Lord 's gifts are truly marvellous and Emily is one of God's treasures without question ....she is beyond the title prodigy .....that is how gifted this young lady is ....What a talent ....Let your ears experience the amazing sounds of Emily Bear!!!!

[@DavidThomas-jc8ov]

Nick Galliani Perfectly stated.

[@Tefy1990]

Agree. You would probably also like Alma Deutscher, if you haven't seen or heard her.

[@ediwijanarko6460]

have you heard about alma deutscher? 😅

[@joemusic2882]

Edi Wijanarko Who hasn’t?

[@NossKranitz]

pure soul, may business & society never hurt her

[@DavidThomas-jc8ov]

David Kranitz Somehow I don’t think you have anything to worry about.

[@beverlybangasan8078]

She has to be very careful with and wise! People will dupe her into he distraction...if they can't use her the way they wanted to control her. You an do it your way girl

[@beverlybangasan8078]

Just be careful. God bless you

[@DavidThomas-jc8ov]

David Kranitz No, her parents are much smarter than that.

[@milesmiller1468]

The most overrated claptrap filth ever. What a bunch of BS. Course all you scumbags love this shit.

[@AyanaPhillips]

This little girl is amazing. She's only 11 years old. That blows my mind. She definately has a gift from God.

[@fayremaiden2425]

This is what we are capable of.. . kindness, grace, understanding- faith, hope and charity.

[@microflite]

I wasn't that much into Jazz, until I heard this rendition..Watching her fingers glide over the keys is amazing! What a gift she is to music..

[@greyantelope]

She exudes JOY. I hope it never goes away.

[@studentoftheword6115]

Fantastic Performance! AND SHE WROTE ALL OF THESE HERSELF!

[@ShawnaGraham50]

Her and the drummer sound great together!!! She is amazing as is he!

[@igigirising6150]

Emily needs to he protected at all costs. Her talent is rare and phenomenal. Quincy Jones is my mentor. I know he will make sure nothing happens to her and will keep her focused.

[@Antphoneigh]

I remember seeing her on youtube when she was like 5. Now, look at her. Wow, she continues to excite and be such an extraordinaire.

[@jlh2667]

She could play the Eureka Syfy theme easy. She is truly one gifted and amazingly blessed young lady. I hope she continues to expand to great things even more than this.

[@nanlev613]

Oh my gosh! She is awesome! She plays so cleanly!!

[@bimmergeezer]

The mysteries of the universe can't rival the marvel of such a beautiful young lady having such a deep, old soul.

[@Tanstaafl1976]

Little Emily has grown into quite the killer keyboardist. She is an amazing and incredibly gifted and talented young artist.

[@brucebenson5908]

Just one of the entertaining elements here is that we are treated to the pretty rare spectacle of both drummer and bassist actually reading notes and turning pages as they play. Another chuckle is that we see Emily directing her sidemen from her piano. After many views, I still marvel that Emily wrote and arranged the piece and that all this beautiful, original music sprang from her fertile mind at the age of 11. As another commenter said, and as her recent Grammy nomination at the age of 20 proves, there are no limits for her.

[@nick5times]

I also want to add that I have been studying music for over 59 years and I can truly respect her musical talent which comes out in the forefront so naturally that it is almost effortless for Emily but not for most of mankind.....Yet I am so thankful for the gifts which Emily shares with humankind in such a humble and most selfless manner.....She is a Godsend in a world where we often accept mediocrity or just plain "it's good enough" when we know otherwise ....

[@Maridu01]

I've seen this too many times to count. She is a phenom. I love this so much.

[@lastorianostra8173]

Dear Quincy, you did a great job finding such a great artist. I'm sure she will grow up over and over again till your amazing level! Best regards from Roma, Italia.

[@johnarmstrong4329]

WOW is not enough! Emily Bear!

[@woodstoney]

It's a shame that 13 people have no understanding of what a phenomenon Emily really is. Amazingly gifted and so well grounded! Love her!

[@JohnDoe-xu2vx]

In this crazy world its so comforting to see and hear a little bit of beauty and joy from this wonderful young lady.

[@absoftitanium]

I have been following Emily's career for quite a few years and I'm so happy to see her being taken as seriously as she deserves. She is a true musical genius, not merely a child prodigy. I make the distinction because the idea of a child prodigy is how early they show abilities normally expected of adults. By the time most of them get to be adults, they 'level off' to rather unexceptional degrees of talent in comparison to their peers. Emily has surpassed adult composers and is still rising fast

[@r.t.dominguez1717]

With Quincy behind you... you can't go wrong 💚

[@dianaacademia9493]

I love your music young Lady... it's my first time to appreciate a piano player with her own music to tell... am enjoying whole being while seejng enjoying your craft... tbank YOU LORD GOD ...

[@radubrezeanu5144]

This girl is surreal... and she's about to enter that difficult pupa stage of her life where many things change. Please do everything you can to make sure her music creativity survives. She's one of the most talented composers alive I've ever come across.

[@katyapledger7776]

Whoa I am stunned by her incredible talent! That's What I call real music.

[@DavidThomas-jc8ov]

Katya Pledger It was magnificent.

[@milesmiller1468]

Talent. This is boilerplate New World Order Degeneracy. Thank God for DONALD TRUMP. Drain all this filthy Hollywood Child Molesters, NOW.

[@floozieque1251]

@@milesmiller1468 You should have been terminated at 6 weeks.

[@micheleniedermeyer8805]

I know today...I'm hearing and feeling miracles flowing right out of this God's creation young lady..who is sharing her talent with so many...Thank you Emily Bear...her parents and family and all the there musians who try to keep up I'm sure...fly on precious lady!

[@thomasjefferson1457]

This girl is on an entirely different level of genius. It's amazing to think there are people born with talent like this. She's one in a billion people.

[@technowey]

Words cannot describe how wonderful that music is.

[@unapiano]

What a magic moment! Truly deeply connected to music. This is so rare. Thanks a million!

[@AxelSmidt]

I actually got tears in my eyes listening to this. It is really beautiful!

[@virian2010]

Quincy Jones, has this magic touch that extracts out of the air these wonderful musicians who go right up to the top of the charts of experts! Emily is one of the best!

[@grahamanswerth8979]

Andrew Marks. I couldn't have put it better. Where does that genius come from? How does the human brain work way beyond normality? Yes... I'm glad to be alive as well when I see young brilliant mastery of whatever they find in their hearts and souls.

[@jabulaniharvey]

thank you Quincy for a generous spirit in not only finding this gem of a musician but allowing us mere mortals to hear what she can do on the one of the grandest of stages

[@Sekusamu]

I'd like to remind us that Emily Bear wrote all of the songs on the Diversity album. This is a moment for us to use one of those "what have I done with my life" hashtags. I humbly admit that I had not achieved this by the time I was eleven years old.

[@death2pc]

Very rare touch and tone inducing capability. A beyond exceptional feel across the board. Time will only enrichen this.

[@CarolinaMartucci]

such a mature sense of music with high sensitivity and great expression... She got it all. Thanks Master Jones to support this incredible talent!

[@peternyc8867]

One of the most natural talent person born into the right place, time and era -- benefit to our society.

[@Leota713]

a-mazing. drummer is awesome, too.

[@marilyngigliuto5189]

Brilliant,love Emily,her creativity and humbleness is amazing 😉👏👏👏💞

[@Novaqt01]

She is truly amazing. She is a true child prodigy. She has had some remarkable training. I love that Quincy Jones is promoting her. Her new jazz composition Diversity is amazing.

[@BillChild2njoy]

Yes she is still blowing minds even 4 years later (mine anyway) and Ms. Bear now a beautiful fine and even more talented (is that possible???) young woman, is continuing a wonderful career... !!! Bravo E. Bear !!!

[@LearningWithLadies]

I think it's a reference to the old term of someone being the "bee's knees". Definitely not small in stature. Just a lovely young lady with an incredibly huge talent. What an inspiration. Prodigies tend toward jazz for a reason...jazz and blues have a style and soul that can be referenced by anyone. An appreciator of the old greats (Mozart, etc.) and an appreciator of the new masters (Armstrong, Simone, etc.)

[@LISAFOSTERSPLANET]

Emily...your talent blows me away. Just try not to grow up to fast..you have so much to look forward to. I hope to see you in concert one day.

[@jjia9009]

Her music gives me goosebumps, heavenly.

[@carmenmoldoveanu4897]

I love you, Emily. You gave me hope this Planet will never die!

[@Tefy1990]

I loved the communication between all of the musicians.

[@Followmybliss2013]

When a child of privilege takes her advantages and runs with them to do great things I feel hope for humanity. Thank you, young Miss Bear.

[@pianotrends]

Oh Emily, Bobbi and I Never tire of listening to your beautiful music.

[@theressamurphy2996]

Lovely, Emily...what a gift you have young lady...Your family must enjoy listening to your new music each day..I wish I lived nextdoor..what a treat❤️❤️❤️

[@ramizsaei]

Emily is a genius artist, she had no Notes, all came from her memory, incredible...I thank god and her parents for her.

[@absoftitanium]

It's amazing how many of the terms that come to mind about how this young genius affects the listener relate to spiritual or religious imagery. She's difficult to describe otherwise. And tears well up, always the tears.

[@egyptiancornilla]

totally awesome!!! she is one of the most talented musicians i have ever seen!!

[@jamestulk5111]

Three words I can think of.....Sheer Musical Genius!

[@handyvickers]

And you know if someone like Quincy Jones is gushing about her, she's someone special... love her to bits !!!

[@c5d53g2e]

This young lady is SPECTACULAR!!!!!

[@scottm8579]

You hear a lot of prodigy's but you never hear any who can compose good stuff. I like this. Surprising.

[@chuckfrost5624]

Thank you Quincy Jones for helping and protecting Emily and her mom and dad from the Hollywood vultures who tried to take advantage of them.You taught them not to sign anything without a good lawyer.

[@andysharp516]

Let her be an inspiration to all aspiring musicians young and old. Marvelous lady.

[@catrinajia9710]

Now, this is just beyond "Magical". Amazing.

[@chrissahar2014]

Now this is far more impressive of her. Excellent job. But again shows much hard work and a love of improvising.

[@junierichardson7157]

she is overwhelming talented...beautiful to listen to...pretty,,,humble too,,what a gal...she is going to have a magnificently happy and wonderful life...I particularly love this song....

[@karliizlaethb.montufar7641]

I love this music, Emily Bear is fantastic!!!

[@kingwoodward6406]

Karla Liizeth Montufar ask. ,love desxxxq

[@missreggae1luv]

Heard this young lady several years ago on Public Radio interview. I believe she was probably 5 or 6 years old at that time. Her performance then was so engaging and oh so well beyond her years. Now here she is, as amazing as ever!

[@AlyceRogers]

Amazing performance as always. Emily a superstar!

[@dirtyduck1947]

got to love that smirk that she's got when she plays! god touched this young lady with talent

[@sardave]

A brilliant artist that we are blessed to be able to watch her grow and create as a master

[@TheFreddyEduard]

Latest News About Emily Bear. (ASCAP) February 04, 2016 Emily won her 5th Award. This time the Award is for Jazz Composers under 30 2016 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award

[@TheFreddyEduard]

Latest News About Emily Bear. (ASCAP) February 16 2017 (ASCAP) Emily won her 6th Award. This Award is also for Jazz Composers under 30 2017 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award April 26 2017 (RAMI) Emily won her 7th Award The Critic’s Choice Composition of the Year Award went to Emily Bear for her piece, “Into the Blue.”

[@sherryallred]

Ahhhh! So fresh, so beautiful! She inspires me!!! Thank you, Quincy and Emily, for this!

[@susanarmellani5554]

Emily is an amzing pianist. I know her personally and she is a wonderful young lady from a terrific family.

[@daoedn1127]

She is good. She is realy good. Lately i have seen videos of young talented young musicians. All of them are incredible. You got singers, piano players etc etc. My wish is to see s few of them making music together.

[@polkmusic]

What a phenomenal talent. Simply amazing.

[@elisaramirez8668]

Wow Emily she's a wonder of the world. She wrote one song in 10 m. That's amazing at her young age it's rare to see the love of jazz , that's amazing.

[@Philippepencet]

I love Emily. she is so pure, she knows what she can and she is so humble. she is ear, she is a master

[@paulwhitaker5550]

She will establish herself as one of the greatest if not greatest musician in any lifetime.

[@patrickwyche6166]

I never cease to be delighted and thrilled each time i hear Emily play. I've got to get her latest album!

[@pointerdogmanfred3520]

Truly a child genius at the Mozart level. Blessings to her. She is amazing.

[@dandaigle4546]

Thank you dear God for this beautiful soul.

[@Colarocker]

tears in my eyes.. so much emotion in this, just awesome!

[@DefGef]

Love All kinds of music - but especially jazz... It's such joyous music! She is great! And very like someone else I just "bumped into" ; Alma Duetcher(? Spelling may be off) she too is an incredible pianist, violinist and composer, (of operas and classical music.) what an empty hole there would be in life without music.

[@modmnri5722]

yes Quincy she blows my mind !

[@tawfiqtitingan]

its one in a billion, a gift from heaven!

[@floozieque1251]

@@milesmiller1468 You are filth!

[@ameliauhh]

And now she has a grammy!

[@javierfunk1]

The drummer is John "JR" Robinson former member Rufus & Chaka ...and a lot of artist ...en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Robinson_%28drummer%29

[@kjfahey4]

Thank you!

[@JellyBeanR]

The moment you understand other musicians without a single word is amazing

[@kristithomsen598]

She has a rare ability to turn a piano into an orchestra

[@DavidThomas-jc8ov]

Kristi Thomsen OMG deep - sooo true

[@DavidThomas-jc8ov]

I LOVE that (accurate) line.

[@AcademicAlgeria]

This is musical talent! So much better than all those posterboys

[@margaretappleby3124]

Brilliant could listen to this a lot .Very talented .Amazing

[@RobertJones-mn6fu]

This girl is a gem for my musical soul.I have a motto. Keep them off the streets wow wow wow.Go girl

[@lastorianostra8173]

02:30 simply outstanding!

[@beatrizcameron7987]

Talented Emily will get very high. I love her vesatility. Good thing she´s so young. It´s amazing.