"No Rhyme, No Reason" (George Duke) performed by Darius Witherspoon (3/27/17)

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[@atmac8459]

Yessuh! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 My fav when I was a little girl. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@josephhagan9017]

You're always in rare form, sir. Never heard anything from you I didn't love. You're phenomenal.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks so much, Joseph!

[@paoloettorepapia6894]

One of my favorite george duke ❤ song greetings from italy

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks so much!

[@kasinetaylor128]

This was just beautiful to hear a nother person play it.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!

[@tomhendry1]

Thank you, Darius! You are such an inspiration to watch. Love the beautiful chord changes and great bass chops!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much, Tom!

[@jeffreyfelder7981]

Sweet sound..... R.I.P. G Duke

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@BillBene67]

Really nice job on such a classic

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you very much!

[@RevElaineNjerveZack7]

Beautifully played.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!!!

[@laurentdegara4144]

Superb !! Thanks a lot for your version of this timeless music

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you very much!

[@laurentdegara4144]

@@dariuswitherspoon Wish you the best. Cheers from France

[@dariuswitherspoon]

@@laurentdegara4144 Stay tuned. More to come!

[@MrThims]

Good job on this one of my favorite songs from him i can tell you've probably played in church

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Yes, sir! You're right. I play for church, but I love all sorts of tasty music!

[@simplepest-solutions8310]

You inspire me to start taking lessons.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much. You can never go wrong. Get all you can, and you will soar higher than you ever expected.

[@koamarco2366]

A tip: watch series on Kaldrostream. I've been using them for watching a lot of movies lately.

[@ericjoel2425]

@Koa Marco Yea, have been using Kaldrostream for months myself :D

[@revksjacobs]

Great job young man! Love it

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much!

[@bigkyle38]

Hey brother. What's going on? Yeah, I came across your video when searching for that tune. You definitely got skills. I hear a little bit of that Sunday morning altar call in your rendition of the song. Great. I always wanted to learn how to play. I play by ear but would seriously like to learn. Be encouraged brother. You got a gift.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

bigkyle38 Thanks so much. I enjoy emulating my favorite musicians.

[@KailaniASMR]

yes suh 💕💕💕💕🎼🎶🎵

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!!!

[@Blenduu]

I was looking for you cover of this.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Wasn't my best lol... From six years ago

[@Blenduu]

@@dariuswitherspoon It was really good . 🙂 But I understand. I appreciate your progress so much.

[@endofdays7568]

Make an updated version

[@allthingsdarrelld]

very nice!!!!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!

[@alkebulon7488]

Yes, sir!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Yes, Sir! Thanks!

[@alkebulon7488]

Can't hep but to keep coming back to listen to it again and again..Took me to church on this joint.

[@KeriReloaded]

Genius

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!!!

[@deltheiaherman]

Dreamy At The Highest Level!!!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you soooooo much

[@joebutler3608]

How the heck do you put all those notes together? I am in awe of your playing. Darius is the man.

[@joebutler3608]

repost "I cant tell you why" but call it "she cant tell you why" to get around the copyright. I was jamming w you.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

@@joebutler3608 Thank you so much... I was just thinking about that video. That was awful. Removed them and gave me two copyright strikes. It's interesting how they were able to catch them so quickly. I just learn these tunes by ear. It's not easy. Took years. Sometimes I get stuck and have to put it down and come back. It's a journey.

[@joebutler3608]

@@dariuswitherspoon Well, I have had a keyboard for quite a while and I ain't playing nothing like that. You are seriously talented, my friend. I wish I could sit there for 30 minutes. I'd probably learn more than i have on my own the last 20 years. I love the sound; Rhodes-ish with a touch of tremolo. This tune reminds me at times, of "That's What Friends Are For". I want to play a set with you and all we do is 80's type RnB, like James Ingram. "just Once" "If ever youre in my arms again" stuff like that. We'd just need a solid drummer and an excellent singer.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

@@joebutler3608 Yes, sir! You noticed that intro, too... That would be awesome. We can do it, with solid backing musicians. We'll be in touch. Thanks!

[@joebutler3608]

@@dariuswitherspoon I definitely need to get my chops up to speed to even think of playing with you. The idea of playing those beautiful songs with you is pretty damn inspirational ! People who know the songs would swoon if it was together.

[@gregorymalone71]

Nice

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you very much!!!

[@KayAhern]

X wish I could sing a song to that it’s lovely x

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Kay Ahern George Duke sings it. I tried to sing it, but I can't touch it...lol

[@KayAhern]

Darius Witherspoon I can only sing so maybe I’ll try this one x

[@SuperFree2b]

Nice touch my brother!! Do you also play any Jeff Lorber music?

[@dariuswitherspoon]

I know a few licks from his early works with Jeff Lorber Fusion. I would love to learn more of his tunes. His skill level is so impressive. I absolutely love his music! Stay tuned. I'll see what I can do.

[@SuperFree2b]

Yeah man, love Jeff Lorber Fusion. You have an incredible ear and I have no doubt you'll do it great justice!!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks so much!!

[@lindasweettea5647]

Yes I love Jeff Lober Jazz period.What's up Big Kyle?

[@1111ScorpQueen]

Come on now🍷🎼

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you! ❤

[@a.j.johnson8518]

Maaaaaaan... nice brother

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!

[@bigkyle38]

Nice.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

bigkyle38 Thanks so much! I'm encouraged.

[@SuperKashiyuka]

Skilled !

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much! It's a journey, but it's a lot of fun. Stay tuned!

[@SuperKashiyuka]

i see what you mean . Don't stop the dance !

[@maestro2033]

You should place a camera over your hands. Other than that GOOD JOB 👍

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much. I'm not sure what some players use to film overhead. The other part is that the farther away the sound from the camera, it becomes rathered muffled and not as clear, unless you have an interface connected to a PC and Webcam. This was an old video. I'll figure out something, eventually.

[@joebutler3608]

Beautiful. Please tell me you're not self-taught....

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks very much. Yeah, you're right...lol

[@joebutler3608]

@@dariuswitherspoonDamn man, my half-ass covers of ej and bj don't cut it anymore, I gotta learn from you. I like when you pedal on chords with adjacent notes. It's something you cant do easily on guitar and a strength of keys. Also the sound is sweet. I find myself singing along in faux Donald Fagen voice.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

@@joebutler3608 I need to subscribe to your channel. I would love to enjoy your music. Thanks!

[@almonraphael8898]

Sounds good, but a little slow...let it flow for DrJ...

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Yessir!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks so much!