Jazz instrumentalist Cory Henry performs for High School students

Jazz multi-instrumentalist Cory Henry performs for Roaring Fork High School jazz band students. Henry's visit was part of Jazz Aspen Snowmass' education efforts.
Original Date: Mar 31st, 2017
Original Key: MngLzlOV

[@spacevspitch4028]

Today class, we've brought in a special guest to show you what you'll never be able to do.

[@brothercaleb]

Lol

[@bryanmock4828]

Lol

[@isaacobirisiaw3993]

😂

[@temitopeadeusi4756]

Lool. This is the right comment...

[@maarifawalcott5145]

Damn, what a rough comment. Lol. But probably true.

[@gabesmith9171]

Teacher: “Thank you for that performance Mr. Henry. Students, there is a waste bin for all your instruments as you exit the classroom”

[@ectyka]

😂

[@DustinJJ98]

🤣😂😂

[@DustinJJ98]

I knew i was gonna find a funny comment like this

[@tdhutch]

Now if he had a Hammond B5 then maybe

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

Cory Henry lives in a world of harmony that nobody else goes to

[@rev.e.regisbunch4097]

Only white people do not know the world of harmony where Cory Henry dwells. Black churches and Black musicians have been playing like this for centuries. Check out the Harlem Renaissance, Oscar Peterson, Theolonius Monk, Herbie Hancock, and many many others.

[@onlyflatspiano]

I can only imagine the piano being like "WHAAAAT THE HELLLL IS HAPPENING, O M G, HELP!!!!!!"

[@petrus7977]

nonono, piano be like: OOHHH YES, MORE PLEASEE....mmm BOY I´VE NEVER BEEN PLAYED LIKE THIS

[@diplamatikjuan3595]

@@petrus7977 Piano: I've finally reached my full potential, I can die in peace now

[@Cowboybebub]

He always seems to pay attention to inner voice leading, especially his tenor/lower middle lines. Gives you a lot to think about!

[@Jordarr8994]

I believe that's because of the organ being his principal instrument and the way organists and pianists move harmony around in church can similar but quite different

[@markrodrigue6913]

The man has the ability and talent to do whatever he wants on the piano/ keys. Like a conversation through instrument. He's like talking through the keys. So he has a big vocabulary. Most musicians, are limited, while he talks/goes wherever he wants on keys

[@jkingdman]

Exactly, Only musicians can truly understand what your saying though.

[@jonathanbushapa]

Couldn’t agree more sir!!!

[@bobhoskins9595]

That's a brilliant choice of words: "goes wherever he wants on keys". We all should use our keys to explore our musical world.

[@chapterrv]

Yes 👏🏾 he's very conversational with his music. I love how you put it

[@benediktwimmer3293]

@@jkingdman naah, I think at that level that he expresses, everyone is able to understand, which is actually part of the genious and of why music will always be able to break boundaries

[@adamboof6769]

I love how even in the most random Of imrpovisations infront of kids in a school, he pulls out this. Straight up one of the more heartfelt and beautiful versions of autumn leaves that i have ever heard. Probably the most covered and “cliche” jazz song out there, but he played it with a breath of fresh air. Cory is a generational phenomenon.

[@bcan5512]

Makes you wonder what improvs have taken place in settings like this that went unrecorded!

[@JustinDAMusic]

It's called a jazz standard for a reason

[@kile8328]

That’s the thing about jazz, it’s different every time u play the same song. Especially when someone masters their instrument and plays from the soul.

[@aidanschram9652]

A 240p video in 2019? How is this even possible

[@HamiltonProvonsha]

"Filmed on a Nokia"

[@richardjackson5670]

I can’t believe he was here. Glenwood Springs is a tiny town in the middle of Colorado! Crazy!

[@theshipissinkingno6056]

All of coreys millions of views and this might be 1 of my favs. He is literally destroying that high school keyboard. Whether he's overseas w/ snarky puppy or in a random high school...he one huhnned all the way. Respect

[@MegaThembie]

It's the first time they've ever heard that school piano sound so cool. I'm jealous I wasn't one of the people in the room when this happened

[@faustman1000]

And it sounds like it needs to be tuned so yeah!

[@sergioenriqueblancofernand70]

I love the kid on the red t-shirt like, what am I even doing here? Mr. Cory, I don't wanna play anymore in my life. Can you finish please? I wanna go and cry on my bed.

[@Richyd-MD]

😂

[@tertiuspeter8503]

Don't be hard on him do you know what he is the pianist who has to play after Cory Henry who wouldn't be nervous if Cory Henry comes to play at your rehearsals and you have to play afterwards lawl

[@temitopeadeusi4756]

Hahahahahahaha... This comment cracked me up... 😂😂😂

[@MrH4N0]

He's grasped at his arm, knowing the chords are hurting his muscles just by looking

[@hancelangley4281]

I'm so happy to know I've been in that room!

[@brianh5844]

This video made me realize something I need that before, I never even knew I wanted: Cory Henry improvising on the piano to some Studio Ghibli melodies.

[@ermharriable]

And following this moment all those kids quit jazz band forever

[@marveljacob2620]

🤣

[@imuzikworkstation3530]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂

[@theshipissinkingno6056]

I get it lol but hopefully they all went home and started a regimen of practicing 8hrs a day

[@melbproductions1]

Best comment award 🏆 😂🤣😂🎶

[@Michaelraymondonkeys]

Such an idiotic comment

[@DeyquanBowens]

Time to go practice real quick!

[@reginald8947]

Haha Deyquan in da house💪

[@tertiuspeter8503]

You a legend yourself

[@SilverTheFlame]

For REAL HAHAHA

[@Alexcoman51]

I swear this man has three hands when he plays. Incredible

[@BaconNationChannel]

ohhh you know where his third hand is at hahah

[@bigtombowski]

@@BaconNationChannel lol. My thoughts went there too.

[@MrDWoods]

I LOVE how they are admiring Corey!!! They will never forget him!

[@Treezycane24]

I don’t think those kids fully understand the knowledge this guy was dropping on them I would’ve been right behind him stealing those licks lol

[@notfunny1021]

Dawg on everything I just the same thing out loud the. Looked down at my phone and your comment litterally popped up

[@Rafa-mv4nn]

None of them are pianists it seems. I don't think they would've gotten very wise standing and seeing what he's doing.

[@drymonday6832]

it would have taken him like 2hrs to finish playing xd

[@socalangler4082]

lol people cant sit there and enjoy a performance without being judged??? haha gottta love the internet

[@thiago140893]

Cory Henry the best.

[@blanquis1824]

Of the best

[@temitopeadeusi4756]

I think the best are the most humble. Because, cory can walk into any concert anywhere anyday anytime and all the musicians will stand up. Yet, he comes to a high school and does this infront of these kids. Cory is legendary...

[@markrodrigue6913]

If you look up the word "dumbfounded " I hope it includes a picture of these kids

[@eduardoinke7081]

And one of me right now.

[@matthewfontaine4928]

Lmfao

[@Abaddon231]

Seriously!! How lucky were these kids .. Just to watch cory vibe out and doodle on those keys in such a personal environment would be priceless.

[@williamcarrmusic]

Those 2 dislikes are the two notes Corey didn't play.

[@roccog7333]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CribNotes]

That was blistering!!!!

[@robertmcwilliamstv]

What an awesome experience these students have

[@jonstein6868]

This guy is the BEST!!!! Thanks for posting Glenwood Springs...

[@mtmsxp]

Amazing!

[@ManuelB777]

he is always playing in the Spirit. Such a blessed talent

[@fredmoyer]

So imaginative. So skillful!

[@StephenFasseroMusic]

Cory is a blessing.

[@RodZilla11]

So basically he memorized more Jazz than I've ever heard in my life. SMH This dude is a phenom!! I wonder if these kids even have any idea what they are listening to? Can they comprehend the level of excellence, dexterity and creativity that is being displayed here?

[@kolbjrnkjeka9199]

Short answer, probably not. To be fair, I don't know if i would either in High school:)

[@janicelee9774]

Incredible!!

[@muumarlin1731]

Love this!

[@cherylrobinson-moore6820]

The Genius

[@Loop_Cracker]

Men Cory of this century. Watching him always intermediate me

[@EzraBufford]

Awesome!!!

[@elleondejuda4681]

I wish Cory come to jam to my house Lol I be like " more excited " this kids like music but are to calm listening to this great performance. I'd be like pulling my few hairs out listening to this amazing sounds.

[@marveljacob2620]

there's kinda stuff you'll hear...you can't just hold your chill

[@deeblue984]

If ur money is right

[@lavoltabbona]

The greatness of the American music didactic system

[@emmaxt6353]

You are really a talented man

[@CoachTR]

These kids have no idea what is happening right now. This is my first time seeing Corey make a mistake. Guy is pure Genius.

[@tomjoss]

It's like they aren't getting how legendary this moment is

[@kickinitwithkis2392]

Coming from a former HS musician...I don’t think I would’ve either

[@epw0031]

Cory Henry actually shows that he's human. He made a mistake at 3:12. Then he goes back into superhuman mode. Lol

[@HenryArko]

He could have treated it as a musical rest

[@judah49]

Damii Carlos damn it gave it away!

[@ZeAlfredo]

Still in time though

[@da11king]

He hit the other sound s key by accident while improvising...it happened to me quite a few times loll I am not even as good as him. We re all mortals after all 😎🤓🎼🎧🎹

[@chefsize]

He announced he changed the sound by accident. It’s some sort of digital piano. He must’ve fat fingered a key and hit a button on the console, I’m guessing. You can hear it gets quieter and has more reverb until he changes it back.

[@MrH4N0]

If I was the pianist for the band, I would grab a saxophone

[@mrbrickmore]

Well Church....Dr Cory Henry

[@diplamatikjuan3595]

That swing is monstrous!

[@esauponce9759]

What a monster! 🔥♥️

[@nezkeys79]

Imagine the people outside the room who aren't musicians and just like "wtf is going on in that room 🔥" I bet some stopped and listened from outside

[@Micheal0094]

Yo I wish he came to my school

[@marlinjack1282]

Cory Henry is in the class with Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson ,John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Muddy Waters, James Brown , Marvin Gaye ,Elton John, Elvis Presley and Ray Charles The Greats to ever doit!👍

[@jozefdani9683]

KING KING!!!

[@victorious179]

Wow. 😮

[@whatdoyouknow4843]

Hardly any are smiling. I would be grinning ear to ear in complete ecstasy!

[@whatdoyouknow4843]

Sorry towards the end as the fireworks erupt, the kids can’t hold in their inner ecstasy.

[@sdcr1077]

The teacher is the only one like yessss!

[@spencermcallister5383]

Damn man…I’d be walking that bass the whole time with him…

[@dulistanheman]

This is insane 🤭

[@sovietmilk]

Imagine Cory Henry entering your classroom

[@FreeRoyalPowerHour]

Its crazy because,as a singer,I imagine the perceived best will always come across someone that they themselves view as better. Then,there's Cory Henry. And while,he may by some stretch of the imagination,encounter a musician better...it seems EXTREMELY unlikely when you see the improvisation that he layers on top of the basics.

[@blanquis1824]

WTF!...Cory Henry is my hero!

[@solucoesoperacionais896]

Monster

[@JohnvanGurp]

Is the zoom in at 2:33 to show the lack of foot tapping?

[@joehernandez5600]

Friggin genius

[@bamsongs7]

I love the part ‘damn it!’

[@reginald8947]

Cory has that special kind of piano funny that he uses when the crowd gets too serious

[@hsbro1]

There’s a lot of art Tatum going on here

[@davidcentinoamores4764]

Ok wow I didn't even think that Cory could possibly be playing at a local Highschool rehearsal

[@dbellamy6694]

At least the teacher was feeling it! If either of them continue in music, they'll look back on this moment with greater appreciation.

[@nathanyang9188]

what i wouldnt give to be one of these kids

[@chyenne2583]

Nice jamming bro

[@dlg5485]

He tried to keep it textbook in the beginning and made a mistake then when he let loose it was butter lol

[@tobiashootsen]

Erroll Garner is alive. And kicking.

[@88KeysMan]

Kids just sitting there like nothing’s happening. Out here in LA, people would be hinging from the chandeliers!!!

[@gems-godentertainmentmarri4952]

88KeysMan they are white people. They usually don’t get as emotional as black folk.

[@dimitriosrigopoulos5195]

As musicians themselves they appreciate what they hear, no reason to disturb during the performance.

[@Dabaka93]

They enjoy it a lot :) Look at the second kid from the left (the trumpet guy), his grin is getting wider and wider throughout the performance. They are over the Moon :)

[@keyofpg2302]

🔥🔥🔥🏆🍾🥂👌🏾🎊💥👍🏾💯

[@eriksnip1243]

The guy in the red shirt is the pianist.......he is happy yet sad.......know how he feels.

[@aaronamaro1023]

Is that Adam Neely on bass?

[@razzerraw1108]

3:00 Crazy line

[@Kolade_Transfigured]

Glory to God

[@jazzmonster1013]

I found the name...Autumn Leaves.😎

[@temitopeadeusi4756]

Even the school is happy because no one will ever do this in school again...

[@thetalantonx]

I wonder who is internal drummer is. For me, for this performance, I am seeing Larnell Lewis and watching the facial expressions as he has a conversation with Larnell.

[@jazzmonster1013]

Can somebody tell me the name of this tune he is playing?

[@clevername9864]

Autumn Leaves

[@alexbasson]

That lick at 1:37 made me fall out of my chair. Holy moly, so tasty.

[@AriLorente]

Imagine the kid absent that day

[@jamesonrichards5105]

left hand 0:55 1:40 2:51

[@JaysAmean]

Imagine being the Jazz student that decided to skip school that day, or if they were out sick, only to find out Cory Henry showed up.

[@roblabig]

I live close by … if I would’ve known this was happening (2 yrs ago) I would’ve dropped everything. This was mind blowing. As usual

[@dzumada]

Welcome to the future where videos are 240p

[@SuperGaryford]

Looking like ok nigga we get it lmao he my fav

[@rafa12377]

Que música e essa ? Alguém tem a partitura

[@bensmithdrummer]

Autumn Leaves

[@lordkrabstheeighth4247]

I'm jealous af

[@nezkeys79]

What happened at 3:12

[@solange9932]

name of the original song ??.

[@helcioafonseca966]

Autumn Leaves

[@hakichiki]

#ThePianoPlayingKidWhoWasOffSickThatDayJustHeardWhoTookClass... #AndSimplyCommittedSeppuku.

[@Walans]

nAmE oF tHe sOnG?

[@CarlDoesMusic]

Either the kids are dead or hypnotized... somebody move for me... *smile* at least

[@dannykingz1897]

And it came to pass that all the kids retired their instruments...

[@siyabongangobese8644]

😂😂😂😂😂Some of the students here feel the pressure im sure, look at them shen yaz mara this guy

[@guilhermedeoliveirarosa2952]

cory henry: HEll Yeah, this is sick the kids: Yep, to the trash my trumpet goes.

[@carpenoctem5184]

"Ok class, it's Autumn Leaves, just follow Cory..." 🤔

[@tukynii]

What song is this?

[@giovannidaza4574]

Autumm leaves

[@musical_lolu4811]

For such a young audience they are just... dead.

[@BlackroseCollective]

they get a performance of ages, and don’t even know it