Just Some Chill Christmas Piano Jazz For Your Christmas Day

[@CharlesCornellStudios]

Whatever you celebrate, thanks for being here and watching this year. I have some big things coming up in 2025 that I can't wait to tell you about. In the meantime, I decided to extend the insane Black Friday deal through the end of the year. Normally the price would go up after that weekend, but I honestly just felt like that wasn't necessary this year. If it helps make it more practical for even one person to get started, that's worth it to me. So, if you've ever thought about getting started learning the piano, you can get my entire course library (8 full courses) for $99 for the next week only. They're normally over $700 if purchased individually, so this works out to be over 80% off. Enjoy and thanks so much for your support! shop.betterpiano.com/

[@Bangaudaala]

Merry christmas Charles

[@Hollycb12]

Thank you Charles! I bought your bundle and have found it to be very helpful! I can't wait for some more intermediate level courses! I'll be on the lookout!

[@Dave-lg4nf]

I noticed that there are no ads for this video. Thank you for that ❤ it's so peaceful it listen to your music this way

[@i_DONT_get_IT]

Thanks Charles. Even though I don’t celebrate Christmas, the vibes and ambience is always such a treat. Keep up the good work. And yeah someone mentioned how fun it would be if you played videos like this periodically. Super fun. Tho I still love your pop culture music breakdowns etc. 😊

[@nymbusDeveloper86]

Loving this! I still remember your rendition of Auld Lang Syne you did some years ago. You should make an album like this and put it on Spotify, Apple Music, KZbin Music etc.

[@davidwelty9763]

I wish he would do more of this kind of stuff. He is super knowledgeable about music theory, but it’s nice to just hear him play sometimes.

[@keman4913]

@@davidwelty9763I agree. This should be top comment

[@CharlesCornellStudios]

This is appreciated more than you know. KZbin is set up in a way that doesn't incentivize videos like this. It's easy to feel like nobody cares or wants to see it when they don't do as well as the theory stuff in comparison. I just made this because I wanted to. But feedback like this is inspiring and so very appreciated, because I definitely would love to do more of this.

[@becksetz]

I second this.

[@Yoghurtjetijn]

@@CharlesCornellStudiosyou will make a lot of people happy by doing so! the algoritme doesnt matter for us because we will find your channel and videos’s anyway!

[@ShadowOnWiiU]

​@@CharlesCornellStudios have you thought of putting it on a second channel? I'd absolutely LOVE it if you made a piano version of every track you break down on this channel, the snippets of you playing them always makes me wish for a full version of your interpretation

[@vegangence7081]

No talking, just music, good camera angles, perfection. I can just put this video on while we open presents tomorrow and tell my girlfriend they guy on the video is her new teacher for Christmas! I bought her your lessons so this video is the perfect touch.

[@CharlesCornellStudios]

Wow...I'm so grateful to hear this for so many reasons! Thank you so much for your support, Merry Christmas and please enjoy!

[@hforhit6183]

that’s hard

[@thtbubbles]

Thinking similar ideas. My bf loves Christmas jazz, and this is IT! Love your analysis videos and teachings, too, Charles.

[@Bangaudaala]

He's a chill guy

[@paulbloof675]

He IS that dawg.

[@RyanCreatesThings]

for you

[@andreashansen5313]

@@RyanCreatesThings Was this part of your plan?

[@calpico24]

0:25 nationwide is on your siiide

[@CharlesCornellStudios]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnxina2140]

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[@biggiefrosty]

You win the internet today

[@Si-Fi.51]

Thanks. Now I won't be able to listen to this part without thinking of that! 😂

[@JeejoPallayi]

LOL!

[@CemHagemu]

Sir, we need this on Spotify❤

[@Obsessive_cartoon_drawer]

He’s finally showing off what he knows and it’s amazing

[@mykeymato]

Would love to see some more videos of you playing occasionally to add some variety from the usual breakdowns. This was fantastic.

[@sebastianG71]

It's just 22:40 on Christmas Eve in Germany, my wife and I have had a lovely dinner and now we're enjoying the festive atmosphere a little. I've just let these wonderful pieces of music come out of the speakers unannounced and after almost half an hour of listening without any conversation, she asks me who has just given her this wonderful acoustic gift. I think you've gained another fan today. Merry Christmas to you and all your loved ones and thank you for the music

[@CharlesCornellStudios]

Wow, this is so cool to hear. Thank you both and Merry Christmas!

[@jbradymd]

Thank you for this. I'm working in the ER this Christmas and a little chillaxing music is just what I needed. Merry Christmas!

[@barrysmith8920]

Thank you for your humanitarian ways..🙏🏼

[@CharlesCornellStudios]

Thanks for all you do. Hope I can make it a bit more festive!

[@troyelci]

No bullshit intro, no sponsors. Just 30 minutes of pure jazz. I feel like this is what youtube should have been made for. I can only hope we start to see more stuff like this. As someone who doesn't usually enjoy Christmas music, thank you Charles, for breathing new life into these songs and making my day a little better.

[@turkeydog_4884]

Legit playing this as background music for when we have our family over tomorrow. Love this.

[@nightcorerj6024]

I hope you don't regret it!!!

[@baronvonsatan]

@@nightcorerj6024 what a weird fuckin' thing to say

[@Prophlor]

Those millisecond hand shifts as he thinks of something better to play on the fly. Amazing.

[@error9900]

If you're into guitar too, check out Julian Lage. I love how you can see him thinking on the fly in a similar manner.

[@OcelotMorris]

This is one of the most wonderful things anyone has ever done on KZbin. No adds, no interruptions, no discussion. Just some amazing music for the holiday. I've played this every day since you posted it. Thank you.

[@samperry2714]

While we all love the theory and music analysis you do, we should never forget why we are all here: for the love of music! Sometimes it's best to just shut up and play. This is exactly what I needed tonight! Gorgeous. Thank you Charles!

[@johncourtright1632]

Thank you Charles! Just what I needed!

[@callospaziale]

That Debussy flavour of your arrangement for I'll be home for christmas Top notch ♥

[@northbaseuk882]

I love the flavor of debussy.

[@callospaziale]

@ 🤣

[@michaelbeckwith675]

Agreed, thank you for helping me place it. 🔥

[@dbb8488]

This is really lovely. You've been building and growing an audience that can appreciate it, too, with a lot of hard work. We're lucky to have you, and Merry Christmas!

[@CharlesCornellStudios]

I'm just as lucky to have you all. Grateful for it every day. Merry Christmas!

[@Ght755]

Just what I needed as I feed my newborn this Christmas Eve morning, thank you Charles ❤

[@jordancoleman2693]

there’s no better feeling in the world than knowing theory, and being able to utilize it to tell your story with no words. Just color.

[@welliboot1106]

Would pay for and listen to a whole record of this

[@johnlime1469]

Isn't this what that is?

[@welliboot1106]

@johnlime1469 I mean like an hour plus and something I could buy and put on my record player

[@jessewildman1292]

@@johnlime1469vinyl

[@aStick112]

Would love to hear more like this from you! Especially if you were to mic up that beautiful upright in the background...

[@aintnocapinhere]

i see charles cornell as a music teacher moreso than an artist, so its rare to see him simply play. but whenever he does, its always phenomenal. great work as always! have a merry christmas🎄🎁🎉

[@rachelmitchell2144]

Have been listening to this on loop for the past few days while on an end of the year retreat. 🥰 Just perfect. Hubs and I have been looking to up our music theory knowledge (I play piano and he plays guitar at our local church) and so we decided to take the bundle plunge. 😎Looking forward to learning together in the new year! 🎉Thanks so much for all you do, Charles!

[@HarrisBeauchamp]

I hope this explodes and becomes an annual go to. So nice, Charles, thanks for the love! “Merry Christmas, Chuck!”

[@drbeeezz616]

This is unironically what I really wanted for Christmas. I was not feeling any other Christmas music this year. I searched for something, anything that would satisfy that Christmas peaceful itch. Nearly all of the Christmas jazz I've found this year feels so hollow & devoid of any skill. Nothing like this. Thank you so much! 😌

[@gorak9000]

Cyrus Chestnut has a really nice christmas jazz album too - just solo piano, like this, nice and simple, not overdone. There's a few other christmas jazz albums I have in my collection, but the Cyrus Chestnut one really stands out in my head.

[@Cal_nsquared]

I enjoyed all of these quite a bit, but "We Three Kings" was definitely the highlight for me. A lot about this Christmas season (and broader October-December holiday season) hasn't gone quite how I'd hoped, but it's still been good. I've been trying to keep more of my focus on the birth of Jesus, and that's helped me a lot. I've been consistently practicing piano for a few months now, largely focused on hymns so I can eventually play for my church if/when necessary. At my start of mixing in Christmas hymns this season, playing "O Come, All Ye Faithful" felt really good, like, in my soul. I've been pondering the wonder, mystery, majesty, and purpose of Jesus' birth (especially with songs like "What Child is This?" and "Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne"). I think this performance of "We Three Kings", especially its darker moments, excellently captures how strange it must have been for those men of great wealth and status to see that star in the sky and be compelled to follow it such a great distance, bringing gifts that most would think absurd for a child. But I think they knew what they were doing. I think they knew that Child was important. When I clicked on this video, I did not expect to end up this deep in thought and so emotionally moved, but here we are. Merry Christmas, and God bless you, Charles. Please do more of these whenever it feels right.

[@theyunggip4293]

Wow! I love it. The way you just allow it all to breathe is so satisfying. You allow the music to just take its time, it's in no rush to go anywhere and it's all just perfect.

[@carterfielding]

Completely agree my friend, Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@DawnsonRPGs]

That rendition of We Three Kings is the only version I will ever ever accept from this point onwards. The original hymn is beautiful but this just takes it to a whole new level.

[@MiaogisTeas]

This is a stunning rendition of "We Three Kings" - could be used in an amazing 80s buddy cop film

[@PlaybillsAndPixels]

Listening to this while drinking a warm cup of apple cider. No better combination. Happy holidays, everyone!

[@ElenaMutonono]

Charles, it's such a treat to hear you just play. I mean, I love when you're nerding out with theory, and your explanations are super insightful and enlightening. I learn a lot from your theory videos, but these are so much different, they're like a balm on the soul. Theory videos show your knowledge and understanding of music. Videos like these touch the soul, and they show (to me at least) a different side of you, as a musician and just a human being. It's incredible how music can connect us on a deep emotional level, where no words/explanations are needed. So yes please share some of these videos. It was such a treat!

[@antimony2333]

as someone that lives in a place where Christmas isn't celebrated as festively and where snows don't fall, i needed this. Christmas is a big part of my childhood, it creates a lot of good memories for me that i still remember until now. I've always missed the old Christmas vibe i used to experience. so thankyou Mr. Corn-ell, this is exactly what i needed right now, much love

[@midiacstudio]

Only Christmas music I listened to this year, thank you.

[@Grace-sm7cn]

I LOVED this! 💜 I rarely will sit and just listen to somebody play, but this was just wonderful. Thank you for making a hard Christmas season a little brighter in this moment.

[@daricedamata-geiger8904]

Thank you! What a lovely way to start Christmas Eve.

[@thaddeusrobinson6866]

I hear those Garauldi influences! Sooo beautiful 🙌🙌🙌

[@tesoro5867]

So extremely relaxing. Perfect for an often hectic time of year. Thank you.

[@Eve_610]

I could listen to his playing all day. Beyond talented

[@trevan5035]

Charles, if you put your playing on music apps they'd instantly be on my playlist. It's hard to find jazz music that is both stimulating intellecually but also able to be causally listened to. You hit the sweet spot! Please let us listen to you with our other music :D

[@JacksonCampbell]

He's got multiple albums on Spotify.

[@breakfastbomber6062]

im 16 and have played piano for a little while and while im still learning a lot, I just want to say that your music gives me hope that its possible to improve at the things I love. You are my and many other peoples inspiration. Your passion and joy you show when you make music is so genuine and it inspires me so much to continue. I hope you continue your great work and see success

[@nicopad2260]

I swear I could just sit and listen to him playing for days

[@FrankTedescoOfficial]

You have such a beautiful touch. Amazing playing

[@juliensauter]

Please add this to Spotify, this is the kind of music I would love to just listen to sometimes! Absolutely beautiful improvisation :D

[@emiliopower2107]

This is so hard to find ... Just pure beautiful voicing jazz piano that lets the music come across the way it was meant to be. Truly mood transporting, spirit creating beautiful arrangements.

[@AaronJin-t6e]

Hello Mr. Cornell. This is probably my 5th comment that I've left since I started using youtube since it began. I read your comment about how youtube doesn't incentivse videos "like this", but I must say that this type of video touches me on a deeper level than any of the other silly things out out nowadays. It tickles my brain, makes my heart flutter, causes me to blink a little slower. Whether or not you continue making videos like this is irrevelant in the grand scheme of things; I will always remember them. This , your 5 levels of Happy Birthday videos and your fly me to the moon are my favourite ones. The meme-y ones are extremely clever and artistic, but they are just simply a musician's step into the world of the silliness of the internet. The soul is where music will always lie. I hope that you and anyone else who reads this will find some comfort in knowing that the human spirit still thrives and continues to express themselves to the few chosen ones like Mr. Cornell, for all to enjoy. I wish everyone a wonderful life and most importantly, that you find what ever that you are looking for.

[@jordanloretz1719]

As incredible as it is to hear you explicate a song with words, it’s even better to hear you break them down musically. You’re an inspiration in both your personality and your musicianship, Charles! Thank you for everything you do 👏

[@RJay207]

Stone cold atheist and general hater of all holidays here... "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" will always move me to happiness to the point of tears. Thank you.

[@rockturtle6951]

You are seen and are loved. Hope you have a good holiday! God bless. If your ever in search for truth, you will find it in Jesus Christ.❤

[@RJay207]

@rockturtle6951 lol. I'm good. But I appreciate the thought. ❤️

[@FredRodrigues]

@rjay207 either that’s something transcendental in music that connects deep on our roots… or just the physics of sound waves hitting the 15,000 or so tiny hair cells inside our cochlea sending electric signals to our brains… either way, Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

[@TubaTones]

⁠@@rockturtle6951you are also seen and loved. If you ever want to search for the truth, you can read The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins. Think Again by Adam Grant is also a good one. Biblical Nonsense by Jason Long is an eye opener for sure. Read those three and see if you still believe…

[@charliecarrot]

Christmas is primarily a cultural holiday and that song is fully secular. No reason to announce your "stone cold" atheism lol

[@rochellegracilla6157]

Thank you! So chill, relaxed and contemplative... Just settled in, appreciating each note Sound ❤🎄🎁

[@quantumcarnival]

On a platform full of pure junk, this video is incredibly refreshing. Thank you.

[@johnricharddowling3276]

My piano tutor is an amazing player. I love to listen to him just play free form. Playing the stuff he enjoys the most. Hearing Charles play like this is just pure pleasure.

[@AnRodz]

chill, charming, simple, deep, jazzy, classic, airy, nostalgic, hopeful

[@melissabruhn1429]

✨✨✨🎯

[@janebrendgen3263]

Oh so lovely to hear you play these Christmas carols so beautifully Charles ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@walkingreject86]

I’m a long way from home this year, but not even a minute in and I feel I couldn’t be closer. Thank you for the excellent music. I hope you keep sharing it with us!

[@CityPete]

I love hearing the little influences of other artists like the classic Vince Guaraldi turn thrown in. Fantastic little improv sesh!

[@lyrebirdswrites]

I always appreciate your theory insights, but your uninterrupted playing is just as lovely. I will absolutely be putting this on loudspeaker while I wait for the family to be ready to unwrap their presents this morning ❤ Thanks for sharing your talent!

[@TrithemiusFinnegan]

Listening to Christmas Jazz is always like a warm cup of tea or coffee or hot cocoa to my ears, and on Christmas Eve no less.

[@tonypavione]

Charles, what a thoughtful and lovely gift is this performance. Personally, it was a heart-warming gift in a sad moment. Thank you

[@jmb9572]

OMGGG perfection. I wish there was an album of this. Wow

[@cranberryjuicefifteen]

This’ll be in my home for Christmas, that’s for sure.

[@mindymoo8901]

The sound of your playing is like liquid beauty to me. You bring new life to melodies and songs I've loved for years and make me remember why I love them so much. Gave me chills, goosebumps, tears in my eyes and a smile on my face and in my heart. Thank you:) You really should do more videos like this.

[@RefleXive]

18:09 absolutely beautiful

[@melissabruhn1429]

✨✨✨🕯️🕯️❄️. Jazz...improv... nothing does more for my soul and brain. Thank you.

[@WillowTheWispp]

dude, i was just watching your last video on Monsters Inc and i always say at the end of your vids “man, i wish there was just a few minutes at the end where he just played” little did i know i would be graced with 30 min of greatness. your style is like straight jazz honey: sweet, smooth, slow and absolutely delightful, please keep inspiring us!

[@oryxthemad]

sir, your piano playing is so inspiring. It feels almost hurtful to say that I like this more than your "normal" content but after seeing your reply saying you want to do more of this, it pushed me over the edge to say it lol. Also speaking of your music, your Fly Me to the Moon cover inspired me so hard, me trying to make a cover of your rendition was one of the factors that made me start singing like 4 years ago, and I'm still singing today. I hope to start learning jazz piano at school this upcoming semester.

[@jeremiahnoar7504]

A real nice Christmas vibe

[@lizzie-4011]

I’ve been listening to this during my baby’s naps while I cuddle her, this video has added so much coziness to my life these last few days. Thank you for this lovely music :)

[@brettschiller9640]

I love how much passion and joy you have when you play. It makes your playing so personal and beautiful ❤

[@aight_i_potatoed]

This was 27 min of pure enjoyment. You are such an inspiration man.

[@logankeppo]

This was perfect for my party this evening! Thank you for a fantastic year Charles. Can't wait to see what you have in store next! Happy Holidays!

[@pmckeown22]

What a beautiful addition to a peaceful Christmas Eve ❤️

[@CptShortyRogers]

You're beautiful. I mean your piano playing is beautiful. I mean...whatever. Merry Christmas and thank you!!!

[@TrophyBoiii]

Thanks for uploading this. Beautiful renditions, especially The Christmas Song. Love it.

[@polbeanz899]

Man, if this collection was on Apple Music, this would make it to my standard holiday playlist. Amazing stuff!

[@diwilliams2960]

Absolutely love this Christmas Music in soft jazz! Thank you for your gift!! 🎁

[@diwilliams2960]

I can listen to this all day and never get tired of it!!

[@tannerfamily4152]

So good. And to start any Christmas song in Gb - people gotta understand!

[@brookemahanes]

Sweet Charles, Thank you for sharing your gifts with us. Wishing you a most beautiful new year. You are so stunning in so many ways. ❤❤❤

[@NikkiDrawsStuff]

I love chrismas music! ❤❤❤❤ im listening to this while sitting in my room... its cosy

[@hiekkaroopi]

Wouldn't it be lovely to wake up to this on the Christmas morning

[@panicathedogpark]

This was perfect to listen to while I made my mom her Christmas bracelet! Thanks for the cozy vibes, Charles ❤️🎄

[@amandalinhitt]

this was my favorite christmas music background. so peaceful.

[@susansmith1834]

I love listening to you, both playing and teaching. Thank you for inspiring me (us) with your gift and who you are as a person. God bless you and Merry Christmas!

[@Glitch852]

Straight into the Christmas playlist.

[@Xpian]

On Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day, and then on Boxing Day ... over 48 hours later; I'm still playing this! Just two words: Thank you!

[@brianbartsch]

Looking forward to the whole album!

[@auxygenofficial]

Just adding to the comments requesting more of this type of video 🔥 absolute legend & inspiration, Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays ❤️ thank you for all you do!

[@barrysmith8920]

So beautiful, makes me cry… many different emotions 🌹🎄

[@djwater02]

Warmed my heart and soothed my soul. Thank you for the beautiful music.

[@MJS-PS144]

My whole family is sitting around drinking egg nog and watching you play after watching Charlie Brown Christmas, then, your breakdown of the album. This is icing on the cake of a slow and wonderful Christmas Eve. Thanks for making helping to make it special and memorable - God bless and Merry Christmas!

[@Kiaulen]

Thank you Charles. What a beautiful way to wind down after a long day prepping to host tomorrow

[@carlkerkman7028]

Thanks for the mellow and reflective tunes, matched my holiday bittersweet mood perfectly.

[@lori-annkibota6095]

Absolutely AMAZING performance!! I just love your arrangements!! BRAVO!!! You inspire me! 🎹🪗

[@holympus]

Thanks!

[@the_piano_nerd4960]

Thanks for the music Charles. Merry Christmas!!

[@ReallyAwesomeGaming]

Absolutely fantastic. Love listening to Charles play as often as I can. Inspires me to get back into the courses I purchased last year from him.

[@jaredt.murphy8257]

Thank you very much - this really helped ease holiday woes. Merry end of '24 to you and yours!

[@FizzyK-45]

Just Charles playing some classic crimus tunes on the piano, love it. ❤ Merry Chrysler, everyone. 😁

[@_Jon_Jet_]

Well, this is going on repeat throughout the day on Christmas. Thank you!!

[@jldstuff393]

Thanks for brightening my shift today. Feeling a bit bummed about working on christmas and this is helping a lot :). Jazz is just so uplifting and fun.