"My Funny Valentine" (D. Grusin Version) arranged & performed by Uwe Karcher

I always loved this version from the movie "The Fabulous Baker Boys" performed by Dave Grusin & Michelle Pfeiffer and wondered how it would sound as a solo piano version. Finally I transcribed & arranged it years ago - hope you enjoy :-) BTW, check out my arrangements of "Makin' Whoopee" and "More Than You Know" here on KZbin, too!

[@linuxoid70]

Fantastic!! I'd love to get or buy a transcription of it, if possible. Please let me know.

[@adrianw5811]

Simply perfection. Thank you!

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks a lot, Adrian :-)

[@glennmichaell2482]

Perfect!🙂

[@MrGhastlyMonkey]

this is so dam great

[@ukaykeys]

good to hear - thanks :-)

[@ИринаМ-т9ш]

👏👏👏🎼🙏🎤

[@misssusansrockacademy7872]

Beautiful!! Do you have the leadsheet with your arrangement anywhere online?

[@ukaykeys]

Thank you! I don´t have a lead sheet of this version - just the note-for-note transcription. More info under [e-mail] :-)

[@misssusansrockacademy7872]

Thank you SO much!!!

[@dlozada1]

How can I get a a copy of the piano score? Please advice. Thanks !

[@ukaykeys]

sorry, I missed this! Just write to: [e-mail] for more info about the transcription.

[@profitleads]

Exceptionally beautiful. Certainly the best rendition that I've ever heard.

[@corradotranserici2215]

I have been following Uwe's videos for some time and every time I find that his arrangements and the way of performing the songs are excellent and able to convey the best emotions that only music is able to give. Congratulations Uwe also for this solo piano version of My Funny Valentine. Michelle was perfect in singing but you don't miss it in your version!

[@Riedel777]

Hard work to transcribe and play by memorize! Hats up. Great touch and feeling for the music. 🙏

[@calvinraja]

So beautiful. Gave me goose bumps.

[@ernestmathewson828]

absolutely enchanting....so beautifully played...PERFECT performance and transcription! BRAVO!!

[@ducati22]

Beautifully played...

[@eparkerv3]

Mr. Mathewson. I am a fan of your playing also...how lovely to see you drop this comment. Both of you are the real deal.

[@kushalbhabra]

this song is my favourite, and you've captured every emotion.. awesome !

[@ukaykeys]

kushal bhabra thank you :-)

[@ГульбеддинХекматияр-ы5к]

Сразу перед глазами Чет Бейкер.....👍 👍 👍

[@sarahvaughan5358]

Took my breath away! Absolutely beautiful! Would love to learn this arrangement. I will listen to this over and over! Thank you for sharing!

[@Foto-PoesieUndMusik]

Eine fantastische Interpretation und Arbeit lieber Uwe... Herzlichst, Hans-Peter

[@ukaykeys]

Vielen Dank für das Kompliment, Hans-Peter!

[@Foto-PoesieUndMusik]

Sehr gerne doch lieber Uwe...

[@tonyclark8422]

Hans-Peter Zürcher 😗😌

[@vlloyd46]

Thank you so much for playing this. I love singing this song. I love the Fabulous Baker Boys too. Great film.

[@PoLytnin]

Read your promo on the Michelle Pfeiffer page. This is SO excellent. As a musician myself, and a longtime lover of My Funny Valentine, I can say without hesitation that this is one of the more sensitive interpretations of the song. Ranks right up there with Chet Baker's wonderful rendition -- and Grusin/Pfeiffer. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.

[@ukaykeys]

This is a very nice comment - thank you very much, really appreciated!

[@dking248]

Every time I listen to this version I feel like I'm floating on a flame

[@jcgeneva3476]

Excellent version ! On the Grusin's basis (that I have in my mind) you add your style in a beautiful arrangement !

[@worshipwhilewewait]

One of my favorite old standards of all time and You play it so beautifully. It's been about 10 minutes since You finished playing and words aren't enough - speechless. I'm curious - your piano is obviously always in tune (and it sounds GREAT!). What brand? BEAUTIFUL tone. I listen so the output comes through my studio sound system and it sounds like You're right next to me! Again, tears of great Joy Brother!

[@HS-wp5vb]

When you look at all the videos, you see it's a YAMAHA. Surprising, isn't it? Given the warm and colourful tone, I had expected a German brand. Look at this one, by far my favourite transcription: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJPRiZ6lh714qrM

[@SVANOOSTERWIJCK]

This is the sound I like about playing the piano!! Devine!! I'm really jealous.

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks for this nice comment - really appreciated!

[@guytero8812]

Beautifully played Uwe. And one of my favorites.

[@JackieBurtonMusic]

This is so soothing and beautiful...

[@ukaykeys]

thanks for this nice compliment, Jackie :-)

[@Jewelmia]

You smoothly matched the essence of the film again, Uwe!

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks, Jewelmia - much appreciated!

[@apb9869]

Incredible..........you look like you're in love with each and every note on that piano. That's the sign of a true musician.

[@ukaykeys]

thank you for this very nice comment!

[@pablosolergarcia9832]

Congratulations you have a great sensibility playing,tell me,where I could get some arrengement of you playing,for example My funny Valentine,thanks for your attention Pablo

[@susanfong3611]

Simply gorgeous!

[@yoregolf1]

Very Lyric performence. Sound very good . You are a great pianist. I listen and play piano since 60 years and I feel deep emotion listening your music. and more, you play my favorite composers Grusin, Jarret, Evans.

[@ukaykeys]

thanks for your kind comment, Yves!

[@ClassicalJams]

This is an absolutely outstanding performance of this beloved classic!! I just love your arrangement and you played it just perfectly and with great passion!! BRAVO Uwe!!! Take care, ~Jackie

[@Foto-PoesieUndMusik]

My dear friend Jackie, a great music experience, thanks for sharing ... Big hug and dear greetings, Hans-Peter

[@ClassicalJams]

Hans-Peter Zürcher Hans-Peter, so glad I could connect you with Uwe. He is really talented! Take care, ~Jackie

[@Foto-PoesieUndMusik]

Yes, my dear Jackie, it is, thank you so much ... Kind regards, Your friend Hans-Peter

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks a lot for your kind comment, Jackie!

[@ClassicalJams]

ukaykeys You're welcome! Have a great weekend! Jackie

[@LB-sj3li]

Superb! The finest version of the piece I have ever heard. Bravo!

[@phillipc4460]

Sublime. I wish I had the sheet music to this....just like Frank, I'd ask for the sheet music to chopsticks. Brilliant.

[@ukaykeys]

thank you, Phillip! Concerning the transcription, just write to: [e-mail] for more info 😉

[@phillipc4460]

@@ukaykeys I tried that address but my mail bounced back undeliverable...??

[@ukaykeys]

Hi Phillip, the mail address should be fine - just try again 👍🏻 ([e-mail])

[@phillipc4460]

@@ukaykeys Tried but it bounced back...?

[@ukaykeys]

@@phillipc4460 ok, just let me know your mail address (here) - I will contact you!

[@solopiano]

Hallo Uwe, diese Interpretation ist einfach großartig und so stilvoll. Wie man schon durch sparsamen Gebrauch der Tastatur so eine Klangfülle hinbekommt, ist einfach unfassbar! Wie hast du das aufgenommen - analog vom echten Flügel oder mit einem digitalen Piano Sample? Ist es digital nachbearbeitet? Ich würde mich sehr über einige Infos freuen.

[@68caribou]

What's not to like? Bravo!

[@ukaykeys]

Thank you :-)

[@68caribou]

Wish I could play like this!

[@bobbysmith1627]

Beautiful playing,thank you for your gifts

[@redleafproduction]

Nice! Beautifully captures the sound of the great soundtrack from the movie The Fabulous Baker Boys. Request. Can you do the theme song from Cheers? That would fit your sound very nicely.

[@ukaykeys]

thank you - appreciated! 👍🏻

[@alanhart5694]

I can't understand why this lovely piano playing isn't in the million views

[@roitsch1947]

Just discovered you! You are excellent and really love the style and the sound of your transcriptions. Will be writing to you to see how to get the sheet music.

[@ukaykeys]

very welcome, Joe - thanks a lot!

[@anamariazavalla2457]

Breath-taking ,love it!

[@Avalloneee]

I Wish I could play like that!

[@basnicovic]

gran interpretación!!..donde puedo conseguir las partituras?, son para mi hijo que toca piano y no conoce a Grusin. saludos.

[@thomasrichnafsky6663]

Nice. Great arrangement. I’ve been working on this one for a while .

[@jazzpianobrian]

Ahhhhh............beautiful! So difficult to play with such emotion and control. Just fantastic playing! Your Memphis Stomp is so spot on as well.

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks very much, Brian!

[@tonidunlap555]

Oh Uwe, I love this she whispers............................... to you.

[@ukaykeys]

:-)))

[@sirzingu5171]

I've loved learning this transcription and just a page away from completing this immense piece, thanks Uwe

[@ukaykeys]

Sir Zingu that´s really great to hear - thank you :-)

[@tonher1]

Hi Uwe That's a really beautiful piece of work. I love the quality of sound you are able to extract from your piano.

[@ukaykeys]

Hey Tony, thanks :-) BTW, I will upload a "Bregenz" Medley (Jarrett) in a few hours...

[@chrisrueda9704]

Let me congratulate you, you are a master and I would like to take an advantange of this menssage, Wooud there be any chance to get the score???

[@ukaykeys]

Hey Chris, just contact me under [e-mail] for more information about my transcriptions :-)

[@maxmanni3608]

Splendido. Ma Dave Grusing è sempre stato un genio formidabile .👍

[@ukaykeys]

hai perfettamente ragione ...😉

[@maxmanni3608]

@@ukaykeys se ti fa piacere sono un pianista anche io potremmo iscriverci reprocipocamente che ne pensi?.. buona serata 👍

[@simplydestineeunique8721]

I love this...as a vocalist all I can do is sing to it..lol but I feel your soul. Thank you for being so transparent.

[@ukaykeys]

Thank you, Destinee! Singing to it is not the worst idea, I guess :-)

[@madtames]

Good language every soul can feel your accent ..thx

[@valciroferreiradematos9878]

Onde eu acho a partitura pra piano desta musica?

[@aitorgarcia1147]

This performance is truly full of emotions. You are talking with the heart man!

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks a lot, Aitor!

[@gilmueller4803]

Deft and sensitive - always after midnight

[@stacywarmbrand172]

Beautiful!!!

[@florencemarchal5255]

so close to the movie, still gives me goosebumps, thank you so much

[@ukaykeys]

Thank YOU for listening, Florence :-)

[@daveg5808]

man, that is fantastic! Love it!

[@lewismartiniello9441]

I have your transcription & am very pleased. The detail is so precise w/ the playing. Work on it every day.

[@ukaykeys]

great to hear, Lewis :-)

[@dampier212]

Lewis Martiniello, how can a get a copy of the transcription of My Funny Valentine. I'll will to pay for it and I email address is [e-mail] and I am also on Facebook. Laurence Andre Roberts. Please reply Sir and would really appreciate it.

[@Phil3522]

Beautiful jazz ballad🙂

[@Barbapippo]

Nice version, nice playing.

[@madtames]

Music notes vocabulary

[@yvanguillotte]

Hello Uwe, Congratulations for this fantastic and deep cover. Do you sell the piano sheet music?

[@ukaykeys]

Thank you! Concerning my transcriptions, just write to: [e-mail] for more info 🎹

[@ThuyKobe]

Hey ukaykeyz, I've emailed you about getting the score :) I hope you reply soon :)

[@JeffRyan_88keys]

I don't know why you would copy Dave Grusin's version and licks exact. But, regardless it was beautiful.

[@ukaykeys]

that's easy - this is a transcription. Purpose of a transcription is to learn about someone's style. People don't want to play my variations, but exactly what Dave played.

[@castonsmith7617]

I know this is old but do you still have the full transcription of this piece? It really is amazing…

[@ukaykeys]

Thank you! Of course the transcription is still available - just write to: [e-mail] for more info 🎹

[@PSSST100]

Fabulous playing - that's such a lovely version of a great song with lovely changes. Bravo!

[@touch_master721]

It sound to me lonely, desperate, pain, sorrow,... that harmonies are from heaven... I remember as kid watching to that movie...

[@nvermeren2383]

Nice work man. . .

[@estelle93]

nice!!

[@MrGemini60]

hello! from France;beautiful version;j would like to do it but j can't get the whole chords;where could j get it ou full transcrption.tks

[@ukaykeys]

salut, just write to: [e-mail] for more info about my transcriptions 😉

[@tex24]

Ah. This popped up in my suggested play list tonight. Such a great performance from such a great movie. I know I've commented before, but thanks again! R E S P E C T ! !

[@edwardnwaitersjr1964]

can I purchase this Transiciption from you??????? Thanks

[@ukaykeys]

yes, Eddie - please write to: [e-mail] for more info...

[@markshina3511]

Fabulous,,,,I think this is the most compelling piano arrangement of this song…. You nailed it… I also think Michelle pfeiffer’s vocals on this tune are the best ever recorded…. Check it out… search every other record…. None comes close

[@alexordov9052]

How incomparable version. Sounds as great as the original from the movie.

[@johnnowakowski4062]

This sends me...

[@dimkas21]

Was trying to find "Ray's blues" .. Maybe next?

[@ukaykeys]

there are already some versions out there, so other things might be first... But it will happen one day.

[@markshina3511]

Fabulous

[@dampier212]

Where can I purchase your sheet music version of My Funny Valentine?

[@ukaykeys]

Hi Laurence, just contact me under: [e-mail] for more information about my transcriptions :-)

[@alexposmontier8841]

Very nicely done! Maybe a bit heavy on the reverb though... Is this sheet music available?

[@ukaykeys]

Thank you, Alex - and I agree with the reverb. Wouldn't mix it the same way today. Concerning my transcription, just write to : [e-mail] for more info....

[@steen_24]

Wow, how lovely Uwe, so how does a man from Copenhagen get his hands on them sheet transcriptions? Are they for sale? Take Care, wonderful arrangement !

[@ukaykeys]

Hey Steen, just contact me under [e-mail] for more information about my transcriptions :-)

[@Scoundrel1144]

Ineffable. Where can we find your arrangement of this?

[@ukaykeys]

Hi Rae, you can write to: [e-mail] for more info about the arrangement 😉

[@stevebreedlove2640]

stunning

[@antilogaritmaa]

wonderful

[@mikejones93]

this is an incredible performance and arrangement. is it possible to purchase a copy of your transcription?

[@ukaykeys]

Hello Mike, just contact me under [e-mail] for more information about my transcriptions :-)

[@ramirezramirez9381]

Excelente interpretacion!!!!!!!! Saludos desde México ;)

[@scotthartshorn5079]

Amazing! is a transcription available?

[@ukaykeys]

yes, scott - just contact me under [e-mail] for more information about my transcriptions :-)

[@paxwallacejazz]

nice like the chord at 1:49

[@ukaykeys]

yeah, me too :-) It´s a C7b9#11/13....

[@amariahscott9933]

Could you possibly provide the sheet music?

[@ukaykeys]

Hi, just contact me under [e-mail] for more information about my transcriptions :-)

[@NeverovSergeybayan]

Талантливо.

[@efields7374]

My favorite version of my favorite song.

[@fdx840]

That was very good mate. Thanks.

[@goldengab]

Excellent pianist, beautiful piano too!

[@Schoollaw2012]

Remarkable. Smooth. Wistful. FANTASTIC!!

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks a lot, Steven!

[@Manges1967]

Uwe you are such a fabolously incredible good pianoplayer, I enjoyed every single second of your performance! 5/5 is an understatement........ WOW !!!!!

[@ukaykeys]

Thank you very much for this nice comment, bro!

[@docdalton5631]

Flat out Beautiful - Always is.

[@10dburibaeva33]

Really good interpretation!

[@armandde1]

AMAZING .....................................

[@ukaykeys]

thank you very much, Armand!

[@marcoiacopinelli1693]

really nice version and performance

[@dawlypaul60]

The best Yamaha I’ve ever heard.

[@sandraeckelhofer]

congrats, Uwe Karcher. you've got it con alma. inspiring, beautifully done.

[@ukaykeys]

Too kind - thank you very much :-)

[@joselito7776]

Really compelling arangement, beautifully executed. Good job!

[@ukaykeys]

Thank you, Joselito - appreciated 👍🏻