Robi Botos Trio - Close To You - Live at Koerner Hall

[@disculpateurdifferentiel4416]

The phrasing is beautifully subtle, as is the melody. A refined pianist who understands that you don't have to fill music with an avalanche of notes to make beautiful music. And let's not forget the other 2 wonderful accompanists

[@arnaldodemaio9485]

this guy is one of the most underrated musician in the universe! He is my new hero for some months now

[@mahumucamisa7145]

How I’m only discovering this after 7 years?!

[@anthonym612]

Unsure how this got into my 'recommended videos' feed in 2022 but the music gods were smiling upon me today. This is tasty as can be!

[@balazstoth8504]

Back in the late '80s, as a kid in Eastern Hungary, I stumbled upon Sting's "Bring on The Night" concert on cassette. Hearing Sting jam with legends like Kenny Kirkland and Branford Marsalis was mind-blowing. That tape was my intro to real music and sparked my love for great artists like Robi. #Nostalgic #MusicMemories

[@robibotos]

Same thing happened to me regarding the cassette tape :-)

[@LossomoFilms]

I just drove home from friends house at 11 pm. Winnipeg classic 107 was playing this piece as I parked my car. I couldn’t make myself turn off the key and go home until it ended I was jamming so much. Thank you!

[@JamesDaSilvamusic]

Phrasing is perfect. Every line makes you want to dance. Thank you

[@thegiftedone]

Absolutely beautiful!….thank you! Fun fact: been in love with the Carpenters since I was born in late 70’s…..today was watching Arthur 2 and first scene Dudley Moore was dancing to a jazz band playing The Carpenters and I looked it up and discovered you! What a find! Cheers! greetings from Hollyweird, CA!

[@svetoslavpetrov7125]

Man, you've got one of the most beautiful sound on piano, I've heard lately!

[@robibotos]

Means a lot

[@eranimongelos5749]

BravoooooO !!!!!

[@afxmnstr]

Damn. Robi is a great modern piano player. It’s criminal I haven’t heard about him until now.

[@thegiftedone]

Love to see you guys live! This is the closet to the legendary Vince Guaraldi, that we will get! Cheers!

[@RandalMcNeill]

Wait a minute! Did Robi just sneak in the opening line from Michael Jackson's "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" at 6:20? I can't get enough of Robi Botos!

[@jordan_mp110]

Yes he did, I noticed it too in my first listening

[@elimooremusic]

haha Larnell's laugh confirms it

[@robibotos]

He did

[@RandalMcNeill]

@@robibotos I love subtle little surprises like that! Great job as always, Robi!

[@mayrose2637]

completely and utterly delicious-------arrangement--tone---notes and chords and most important-----heart. Thanks.

[@robibotos]

May Rose Thanks !

[@simonmercier2751]

Larnell is so good and tasty , is a kind , a king

[@tomsmith522]

Robi.....wow 😳 great piano 🎹 player. . . glad I found this video.. a musical find for me 🤣🎵🎼🎶

[@内田勝広]

ピアノも気持ちを癒します❤

[@halhal98]

Simply beautiful. Thanks for posting.

[@robibotos]

Moonki Jun Thank You !

[@andrepetersen1437]

So many nuances in your touch. Beautiful! What a talent. Such command of language.

[@qkrtjgus999]

Thank you for the beautiful music!! gave me lots of strength when I wrote my thesis

[@swmaal]

This is so good. 2:45 reminds me of Errol Garner (first time I heard this song was his version of it).

[@koshirokuroda6068]

Ever since I heard this arrangement performed live in Tokyo Jazz Festival, I'm just in love with this!!! I really wish to hear you live again.

[@robibotos]

Thanks. Means a lot. I miss Tokyo so much !

[@dancsmonika3135]

Szeretem hallgatni a zenéidet fantasztikus a zenekar Gratulálok neked Robi Isten Áldjon benneteket

[@lesliecarpede-keysvocals_s6299]

This rendition just hit me so heard..serenaded me until 5:52....Then things changed..sensitivity and warmth on solos...I WAS IN A DIFFERENT REALM FROM 5:52 - 11:27.Thank you Rob,Mike,Larnell..You blessed me...Love and good will to you from Western Cape South Africa

[@robibotos]

Les Carpede Thank You!

[@tonycardinal413]

Sooo much talent!

[@mcdrummer1970]

Nice Yamaha Elvin Jones snare drum!

[@ttmhj6656]

Jesus, the chords so beautiful ❤

[@mattcopley9793]

Beautiful man... I really hope to catch you live someday!

[@Saf1ouane]

That was beautiful !

[@elisejeanty2094]

Great great Robi

[@gezaradai2958]

Sok sikert Robikám. All the best.

[@JUNQIDENG]

Amazing

[@timlewisjazz]

love this!

[@cicagnolo]

Wonderful touch

[@atomicrocker]

My favorite tune. Awesome version!

[@ivo1626]

Great performance. Wonderful! Congratulations.

[@madjazzmike]

Hi’ to All’ - very “ Beautiful “ Fab session, cheers from ( Wales U.K.

[@talmage_ur]

Beautiful musical arrangement of "Close to You" - Kuddos my man :- ) ~L (Champ's daughter) x

[@BelaDuka]

Bravo

Bonito toque. Nice touch.

[@11thNote]

Robi, quelle pièce musicale superbement exécutée - un flair ensolleilé peut-être ; ~) (j'ose annoncer). Merci. Lyn Champagne

[@rosies3622]

Absolutely BRILLIANT!! :) I heard you earlier on a BBC radio 3 broadcast 'Canada 150: Jazz on the Prairies" play this...NOW this is SUCH a TREAT to watch you in your trio play together - pure MAGIC :)

[@robibotos]

Rosie S Thanks so much ! It really means a lot :)

[@rosies3622]

Thank you!...And, that you, actually, respond to people's messages :) That is so cool:) Will you be coming to London, UK anytime?

[@OneRequiem123]

Wonderful rendition

[@giofloyd]

Boto is the best, I say!

[@zakidafunky5087]

What a beautiful intro.

[@hermantoothrot3642]

lovely! thx for sharing =)

[@robibotos]

Herman Toothrot Thank YOU for watching & listening :)

[@hermantoothrot3642]

you should definitely come to Europe more often ^^

[@robibotos]

Herman Toothrot I know :) Hoping to get more opportunities !

[@hermantoothrot3642]

lookin' forward to seeing you in Germany! Until then, I'll enjoy your tunes on youtube and the wonderful "Aspects of Oscar" album =)

[@casparuskruger4807]

nice

[@user-tt3ym1jr4b]

RIP Burt Bacharach

[@louiscritchie]

YES! Larnell Lewis on the drums?

[@robibotos]

louiscritchie Yes. That's him :)

[@louiscritchie]

You kick butt Robi. My girlfriend saw you at Herman's Jazz Club in Victoria, BC, and bought Movin' Forward at the show. I downloaded it to my iPod and rocked out all summer long to it. It's really incredible. Keep it up mate!

[@robibotos]

louiscritchie thanks a LOT

[@chamelleandtokito]

Nagyon dsanesz

[@itemps]

great stuff robi! love that new prince cover!! and of course all the others! is this at the same place you recorded the oscar peterson tribute concert? @ROBI BOTOS

[@robibotos]

Isaac Temple Thanks Isaac ! The OP concert was at a different venue. Thanks again for the kind words !

[@igorsousapiano3406]

where can i get the piano score?

[@robibotos]

No sheet music for this arrangement yet, but I’ll try to get it done & post about it at some point. Thanks :)

[@igorsousapiano3406]

@@robibotos OK thank you! I’m studying his arrangement, maybe move him, if possible… i'm from Brazil, i study music at a university, i'm a pianist of the genre "choro", mbp, samba. I've been with you for a while, congratulations on your work.