Stephanie Trick plays Handful Of Keys by Fats Waller stride piano

[@pauldquam1]

She is why Stride music will live on for many future generations. Thank You!

[@DonaldSteiny]

Stride piano was an enormous influence on American music. For instance, that style was used in parlor guitar in the 19th Century, was carried forward by Kennedy Jones to Merle Travis, Chet Atkins and has influence many modern rock guitarists. For instance, Mark Knopfler. It also set the basis for modern piano styles but the bass started to emphasize the beats and the left hand was rhythmically more complex. It is long past being a widely popular style of playing so a musician that wants to perform for the broadest audiences would not choose that style. In fact, few people even know of it. That she would choose to devote so much of her life and energy to this marvelous and important style of music is an astounding and a wonderful thing for us all. I discovered her by accident googling for examples of stride so a friend could hear it. I immediately bought all her CDs (and, I confess, fell in love with her :-)). I am pretty sure I have everything Fats Waller ever recorded and comparing is silly. Her being her and doing it is even more than the music (which I love).

[@cryptrider1]

Apparently the 4 that dislike this have NEVER listened to real music before. Thank you for posting this wonderful video! Terry in Alexis, NC, USA

[@jonamodeo1584]

Extremely well done with a left hand that really captures the feel of this style. You actually get better at the rhythms as you get into it.Only a "handful" of players can do this .. My Dad who is 101 years and plays piano saw Fats in person and loved him. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@Aaron-md2eo]

Holy Cow, Ii's very rare that people can say that they got to meet fats in person. Meeting him is one of my biggest dreams, although I'm kinda late for that now... God bless you and your dad, take care.

[@kyleglennon5336]

That’s awesome. God bless your dad

[@matthewjohnston3195]

Staying at home due to UK rules on corona virus and find amazing videos like this that really lift the spirit

[@self-ashtualisation]

Amazing! She is indeed a professional pianist. The piece was indeed adorably and wonderfully played.

[@jensblling-ladegaard598]

It looks so easy. But that pace. And no failures at all. Amazing. Incredible. But most important: You have Your own style. Close, but not too close to Fats Waller's famous record made in 1929!

[@timspiers6225]

Glad somebody is keeping Stride alive.

[@RaymondYocum-uw5hd]

Stephanie Trick, amazing as ever! Thank you, Stephanie 🎶

[@timtales99ts]

What a talent. Listen people! You can listen just for the pure enjoyment of it. If you feel you have to be critical .... keep it to yourself! This is happy music and this girl is GREAT!

[@candjwood]

I'm 63 and my father was a Ragtime piano player in a band in london Ontario. I grew up with this music and I love it. I'm a bif fan of Terry Waldo who plays this music in New Orleans. Thanks

[@uncleben2207]

charlie wood it's stride piano not ragtime. Tho it does sound familiar

[@otakurocklee]

This put a big smile on my face. I love it.

[@DavidHFinke]

Just heard her yesterday in Sedalia (Scott Joplin International Festival) and she blew us away. Just gets better and better. And what a beauty, too. All, a great treat!

[@a320214]

VERY NICE !!!! Thanks for playing and posting !!!!

[@jimrigby8073]

Thank you, great to hear the stride piano music is alive and kicking.

[@boba.7108]

So happy to see & hear such a young, talented and beautiful young lady playing stride piano so well and helping to keep this great art form of piano alive. Thank You sweet Stephanie and never stop playing!

[@ddanze]

this is a major component of Love: without music the world does not move!

[@BixLives32]

Dave Danze Reet!

[@PRR5406]

The music is in this young woman's soul. She loves it enough to feel the energy it is meant to evoke. Fat's is no doubt giving her the coaching it takes to give his music justice.

[@ChrisDawsonMusic]

Stephanie - you've got a new fan. Great work and I look forward to heaing more.

[@guweck]

I´m out of words, but I´m not out of tears... Outstanding and flawless playing. You made me cry like a fool. Thank you very much for this.

[@Striding888]

Well done. I posted myself playing Handful of Keys a while ago and I am thrilled that someone your age has got the spirit and rhythm of this music. Great

[@schrpnss]

Grace and Beauty tickles the ivories!

[@guweck]

I was just about to say the same thing. With those delicate fingers and hands she get clear and intense sounds. And the intensity of both hands is perfect. Just like Fats. Awesome. I can´t believe what im hearing. I wish I could play like this. Dream on.

[@The_Chunku]

My first time seeing her last week, she is very talented and beautiful at the same time! Hope to see more shows of her in the near future. Truly gifted, keep it up Stephanie! Don't let this kind of music die! :)

[@sprucetree49]

Magnificent!!! I love watching those fingers fly! Wonderful music too! What I would give to play like she does!

[@mackrand66]

Delightful. I really don't know which one to play next. I know I'll be here till next thursday playing all of them.... Wow.

[@MusicManiacJim]

Breathtakingly good. What phenomenal talent you have. Simply superb!

[@adamlasser7906]

Her right hand playing is excellent, but her left hand work is astonishingly amazing. You go, Stephanie. Keep Stride alive.

[@jampro2002]

One of the finest pieces of stride piano played beautifully. Green with envy of this ability.

[@franceskasper8716]

You are the best player in 2018. Keep on playing. You make our life easy and we enjoy all your songs. Thank You.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Phenomenal playing and PERFECT to my ear! A prodigy! All the accents and dynamics are there! Amazing coordination.

[@BixLives32]

Wow, the flip side of Viper Drag. Very groovy! Ms. Trick, you have a sufficiently mean left hand to lay me out till next Tuesday and your right hand tickles my lobes so sweetly they may never recover. If you can SING, I think I will faint.

[@clementwarrior]

Stephanie this is beautiful, you rock big time!!!!

[@lvachon]

Great performance, and a crystal clear recording as well. Nice.

[@Squarerig]

Zuerst ein Minarettverbot-grossartig!und dann stolpere ich ueber diese junge Dame,Verzeihung,junge Genie.Was fuer einen Tag habe ich gehabt.Ausgezeichnete Musik gespielt mit der richtigen Feeling!

[@jonesthephones]

Fantastic. Maturity beyond her years, for sure! Loved it

[@Pianosyncrazy]

Absolutely amazing ! As usual.

[@guxyguy7909]

jesus christ that was astounding like ASTOUNDING!!!!!

[@1blairt]

Love how she's bringing' it back.

[@Ukrajana]

such a pleasure to listen to perfection :)

[@CadillacL]

Totally love it. She's feeling the music for sure :)

[@ruudbergamin4361]

Nice that people like Trick (and Carmichael) are playing this Stride Piano pieces. Keep going!

[@milesnerenberg]

absolutely fantastic.

[@hudentdw2]

Nice amazingly done Fats would be very proud of her!

[@jasonbaxterpiano]

fantastic....most stride players r 6'6'' and full of muscle .....how do u do it....? J.

[@bvscfanatic]

Magnificent!!!!!

[@pianofan2204]

unbelievable, wonderful, phantastic!

[@girvanpaterson1098]

A classic by the 'King of Stride piano' played by the 'Queen of Stride Piano' Fabulous!

[@PiotrBarcz]

Man did she nail that end!!!

[@schokolatita]

OMG she's coming to JAPAN this fall!!!! OMG!! I'm currently near Tokyo but will definitely travel to Kobe to see her!

[@coachdoc49]

Just flat out wonderful. A real joy of a piece and performance.

[@freddied.s.3119]

straordinaria. amazing. incredibile. perfetta!!!!!

[@pedalcarguy]

Awesome to the power of 1000! Absolutely lovely!

[@iterlimen]

Fantastic...! Congratulations. Rafael, Spain.

[@Lingerick]

that is really great art! Mr. Waller would surely be very proud of this excellent interpretation of his piece!!

[@acousticshadow4032]

She makes it look so easy, and it ain't. Great stuff!

[@hendkd]

LOVE your own touches you put on this!!!!!

[@jasonevans4970]

Well done Stephanie! That sounds great!!!

[@sobojetty]

Don't stop, pleeease !!!

[@backgroundrumble]

wonderful !!!! thank you Stephanie.

[@Gedagnors]

Gorgeous!!!!

[@TylerFishback]

i just fall in love when i hear you play:) i really wish i could play like you! Good job and keep up the good work

[@teknon112]

phantastic! nice to know that there are interpreters of this wonderful music also in future!

[@faalonglongwaytorun]

Handful of Keys is one of my all time favorite songs...and I hate to admit that I'm a bit picky when it comes to hearing others outside of Waller. What a great version this is though! Very nicely done..Thanks so much for sharing!

[@filiprim62]

I think they had to have made me study this in the conservatory. Congratulations.

[@jazziny.mp3]

wonderful! You make me happiness because you're playing is very lovely so much.

[@aknabea]

AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jmkeller]

Hands down, the best rendition I've seen on KZbin. It takes a great talent to pull off a piece like this so effortlessly! Thanks for posting!

[@Bishopofsiloam]

I sat and listened to her playing different songs for an hour after hearing this!!! And also where can you get the piano sheet music for this song...I have looked everywhere and cannot find it?!?!

[@Usylys]

nice crisp melody absolutely great!

[@rankin...bassxx7628]

Cool! I love it!

[@GreenLeaf5656]

SHE MEMORIZED IT? Wow that's good.

[@fredericp2740]

Très forte !! Félicitations Stéphanie

[@dggd]

Bravo Stephanie! I working on that piece!

[@JulienNeel]

Wonderful. ;-)

[@sailin1934]

not only is she a fantasti player, when she smiles she lights up he room!

[@pjs199]

Upright piano suits this so much better than a grand

[@CadillacL]

That was awesome!

[@Yashiro-Tbhk509]

Wow, excellent interpretation I found that this version is more interesting than Paul Posnak's transcription. Please, where can I find the sheets corresponding to your interpretation. Thanks

[@963821]

BRAVO!!!!

[@eldrakulya]

Nice one Stephanie

[@jacklynlopez2323]

OMG...I love her...she has a new fan....ME!!!

[@jerryzabin]

AMAZING!!!!!

[@bobeunie]

very nice, good listening-thanks

[@dougvolchko6793]

definitely channeling the great Fats Waller here

[@EPIGNOSIS777]

She is so blessed, God is with her for sure.

[@bendehart645]

Or, you know, she works hard...

[@notahandle965]

dump you are both wrong. It's Zeus.

[@aknabea]

Awesome!!!!

[@bloodofbambi]

This is amazing! Good job!

[@dougmilesmedia]

Great job!

[@charger19691]

Fabulous!!!!

[@PreservingMemories2]

Love it.

[@walt686868]

Damn girl you go! Been working on this for months!

[@philippevinot4798]

déjà une main gauche au sommet !!! cette artiste a tout compris du style "stride" Ce qui en fait une des meilleurs representant

[@jd7x7jd]

whooo - go stephanie!!! :-)

[@johntbelias]

You're amazing!!!

[@horstb29]

Wow!

[@dllc1138]

Brandon K-On her video "What is Stride" she says she can't play tenths, she rolls them. '

[@rastus338]

Why is this a big deal? Even Donald Lambert couldn't do tenths.

[@TrancerB7]

I could tell she didn't like how those chords were going at that one strain, so she went back to make it sound good :D Awesome Job. Gonna buy her album "Something More"

[@TheGetterdone]

"Well done"!!

[@JonnieQuezt]

that was great