The FUNKIEST Easter I've EVER had! - "Jesus is Real" (John P. Kee Cover) - (From the MD's Chair)

AUDIO DISCLAIMER:
The vocal tracks may sound a bit distorted, unfortunately they were recorded with wireless mics and the Gain levels were a bit higher than what they needed to be. Not much I could do to fix it. Hope you can still enjoy the Live performance!!
I had such a good time playing and MD'ing for Easter 2023 at Abounding Grace Ministries (AGM). Pastor Chad Brown led us into an amazing rendition of a John P. Kee classic "Jesus is Real"!!! By far the funkiest, most exciting musical Easter I've had so far!!! Hope you enjoy.
I don't own any copyrights for the music we covered in this live rendition. Therefore I will not be monetizing this video, unless approved by copyright holder for revenue share.
BAND:
Nikko Ielasi: Keys, MD, Stems.
Jeremy Jeffries: Organ
Jerohn Garnett: Bass
Taylor "The Pocket Queen" Gordon: Drums
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[@feronmeadekunle4602]

First thing I noticed is the smile on his face playing. That's genuine joy, let alone of the skill and precision of the band. This was a joy to watch

[@tomhearne6917]

John P kee posted this video. You know this guy is legit!

[@lanbuddyatgmail]

As a keyboardist and someone who has led arrangements like this, there is a relaxed intensity of concentration going on here. His comfort level is refreshing but I am not fooled. He and his band are working. And they are working hard. Each of those call outs he uses is a pre-practiced set of moves and they used a lot of them…that’s not something that just happens. It’s a lot of brain power and experience and yes practice with the same group of people. I would hesitate to say that he is not focused on worship since this level of performance requires a lot of your attention. You would see these guys hearts in the rehearsal and every group I worked with genuinely wanted to give God a gift of excellence not just get some recognition from people…

[@Ms88Keyz]

As a former head musician of a full church band, I fully appreciate how well you are leading your band! I wish the places I've played had thought of this set up where only the musicians can hear you in that mic and you can call out the chord changes. Awesome leadership in ministry!

[@edwardmalcomb2360]

That is very cool the way you does the number system

[@porte568]

Bruh yall drooling all over this dude and he skipped every difficult progression in the song

[@Ms88Keyz]

Musicianship 101: know your capabilities and limitations. Arrange parts accordingly.

[@nicklong1094]

​@@porte568The praise team is singing the original recording

[@porte568]

@@nicklong1094 All im saying there are dudes out here killing this song but soon as a european plays it with boring simple major triads amd skips every difficult chord in the song and plays them lilly white chords it’s 🔥🔥

[@jayk6446]

im not the only one that sees that white dress

[@marcellrentz9046]

😂

[@DrPhylCunningham]

John P. Kee is my Pastor. We have a ball with him and the musicians! I shared this with him 😍 Great job 👏

[@TheJazzPianist]

I appreciate you doing that. Means the world. Pastor P Kee did reach out to me and was the kindest. We are in touch on social media now, which is wild to me 😂🎶👍🏻

[@gtube1477]

You’re licking his balls???

[@waynegordon6385]

A gift from God you can't deny. Excellent Job musicians. 👏👏👏👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿💯

[@mistervalentine5420]

Yea and along aside that white dress too, lord forgive me for that one 😢

[@soulmedia80]

The queen in white just brought all men of culture to Jeezus.

[@nucmed121]

YESSUH!!!!

[@lindacarroll10]

@soulmedia, I noticed her cute little figure too, for a different reason of course, because I'm all woman.😂 But I don't mind giving people a compliment.

[@garytolliver]

This is why you will always be one of my most favorite keyboard players!! You might be Italian but you have more soul than the average brother!! You know me Nikko, #1 fan forever!!!!

[@Richboyrich26]

FACTSSSSSSS

[@TheJazzPianist]

Hey Gary!! Good to hear from you as always!!!! I really appreciate your support through the years. YOU THE MAN!

[@chrisbranch231]

Come on you know Italians Are all a mixed race of Greeks that black 🖤 and Romans. They know it too that's why Germans and Russians hate them so 😢 much

[@petemoore7089]

You right.....he does compared to the average brother!!

[@adriangreen7777]

Are you a

[@jarrettvirgil9484]

This was so dope! Entire band was locked! But I'm extremely impressed with Nikko's level of concentration and that's all Imma say.

[@FATMANSCOOP88]

Lol facts bro….Ms white dress

[@luistorrez305]

Jesus is real!!! 😄😄😄

[@whatintheworld8469]

I was thinking the same!! These ‘saints’ need to stop!!!😶

[@adamcallahan242]

I'm a drummer, and I was thinking the same thing 😂😂😂

[@elbowyeish]

this keyboardist had the BEST view this sunday. #blessed

[@ISREHL]

truly blessed

[@ShallOvercome24-7]

Nice personality 😂

[@VanWinger]

Lord have mercy

[@skyron19]

That bassist be thumpin..y'all did it justice ! Glad you stayed close to the original!

[@TheJazzPianist]

Jerohn Garnett is an insane musician!! And guess what, he's a even more killing on drums. He tours on drums with Chaka Khan :)

[@miskittt]

Show off!!!! And I’m here for it. 😂😂😂😂

[@EddyJToledo]

That was awesome! Great job on the keys; love how the band is locked in, shows a lot of work behind the scenes (rehearsals). My respect.

[@richierich4604]

I listen to this about five or six times in a row. the praise team is all that !!!!!

[@chrisw.5625]

He piloted that plane 💯

[@DETERMINOLOGY]

The freedom in gospel cant not be compared. CRAZY stuff right here !!!!!!

[@LB7070]

The musicians did a wonderful job filling the song out to its full potential and I thank you for not out playing over the singers everything gelled together nicely.

[@ceelothatmane9421]

Man. If our choir director even considered enough to tell us the NAME of the song let alone the chords as they pass 😂 this guy is a beast. Playing under you, you’d constantly be learning to hear the chord changes and how the modes shift

[@bookerfleming3898]

🤣😂

[@LUX_8]

There's a BW organist, in Atlanta who does exactly that. 😐

[@elijahpiere5324]

@@LUX_8okay, but we’re talking about him. Go under her comment section & praise her

[@jrcole7273]

the band is hot.. Keyboard is on point. the expressions are priceless

[@markhammowers9489]

I'm an aspiring bassist the first thing I listen to is the bass and this bassist was on fire🔥🔥🔥.Much praise for the lead musician wow what a masterclass, you guys are awesome. Keep praising the Lord and having fun 🙏

[@nicklong1094]

The number system is a rule of thumb for us bassist. We play the root notes then we can play chops like a drummer a and jump back 😂to the root

[@markarnold933]

Hey is ripping it. !!!!!

[@silverbirch9502]

17,200 Subscribers ?? Should be 1.72 million the way this young man plays. He looks like he is loving every minute. Just brillant !!

[@Viniciushanjoss]

I am from Brazil 🇧🇷🔥

[@user-kb1tw4gb5n]

One of the best Keyboardist I"ve heard in a long time, truly Blessed .

[@dvoncruse6262]

As a fellow jazz cat that plays and MDs in church. You’re super dope. Lots of maturity and discipline in your choices and voicings. Big fan.

[@TheJazzPianist]

Thank you so much. It always means the world, but especially when it comes from someone who has similar background and experiences in music 🎶🎶🎶

[@webstercat]

Dope kills

[@paulsmusic5729]

I love the groove maaaaan🔥. That white dress is real too❤😂

[@tkbradford1247]

That white dress is REAL fo sho!!!

[@darelet]

Lost focus too

[@PACORAMIREZ1]

This song 🎶 tends to be over-done by some musicians, especially the drums. But you guys kept your cool, and it came out clean sounding and beautiful. I could hear all of the music, and all of the singers. Pure 🔥

[@TheJazzPianist]

I actually had a chance to talk about this with John P Kee, this video went viral on social media and he connected with me. He appreciated our humility in simply delivering the song in the powerful yet clean way it's supposed to be delivered. When the music is already written that well, there's no point in changing it too much or trying to show off over it. Just let the song speak for itself. I'm happy it spoke to you. Thank you for your kind words!!

[@gr8tbigtreehugger]

Inspired! And the Pocket Queen too!

[@emma_keyz]

I've listened to John P Kee band and they're funky❤ but this right here is something I haven't heard and I am LOVING IT... whoooshhh❤ 🔥

[@TheJazzPianist]

John P Kee bands have been and will always be THE standard for gospel musicians. We can only HOPE to do the song a little bit of justice :D

[@BrianKabalaMusic]

Oh my gosh the level of musicianship just casually like that?! I’m floored. And the pocket queen on the drums???

[@matthewetienne7430]

Almost broke my neck when this man got funky usually the bass and drums have to be locked in but you locked in the bass wit the keys?!? phenomenal

[@felixayala05]

The Jason Williams of keys. 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheJazzPianist]

As a big basketball fan (played all my childhood and teen years in Italy), this comment hit even more than you imagine. I’m honored 😂😂🎶👍🏻

[@webstercat]

Jason Williams the son of Jerry..

[@timothymorgan764]

Love the way he’s leading the other musicians; fantastic job! All Glory to God in the highest!

[@HeavyChordz]

This is the spirit of why KZbin was created in the beginning: sharing a special moment with others. The excitement, engagement, fellowship is so inspiring. Great job!

[@gallen3205]

Jesus is real and the Queen in the white is the truth 🙏🏽

[@hezekiahmorales3030]

🔥🔥🔥 @3:08 Praise singer turned around and with her look said, "WAIT A MINUTE!!!"🔥🔥🔥

[@jasonknox6657]

I get the numbers now listening to this guy. Yo this guy and his band are dope. OMG cold

[@shamelsykes1386]

Where it the stankface button because this was funky!! LOL!!

[@TheJazzPianist]

I clearly found that button while we were playing it ahahahah because i could not control my face muscles!! That's what John P Kee music does to you.

[@theinstructor3626]

Yea my guy...I first heard him with The Berkeley R&b ensemble...He have a solo on there that is sick..

[@JRProductionsTV]

MAN I wish you could break this down for me!

[@MayfieldPressConference]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@egyptiancotton4708]

Thank the Lawd the woman in the white dress.. What a ministry

[@soulmedia80]

We really love gospel music, we the men of culture.

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

Bruh.......

[@ryandupay]

Nailed it on a resurrection Sunday! hahaha!!!

[@juliusdexter8312]

I'm still stuck in stank face mode 🥴. 💪💪🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@edennard1]

Ya know !!

[@Cassandra9021]

Yep!

[@SanNjig]

The girl next to him in the white makes me a believer, just wow

[@darelet]

I feel you.. dress accentuated those curves so well

[@eboneethompson4409]

Everyone was ON POINT!!! Praise the Lord y’all

[@JayA-uq6gb]

Funky definitely locked band

[@AES950]

John P. Kee has made a great imprint on the gospel music landscape. Love his songs. Musicians gave JPK high honor with their excellent playing.

[@krystye51]

This was so good. 😊

[@Bashanvibe]

Everyone is so locked and clean 🔥🔥🔥😡😡😡

[@fmj426]

Singers sound great, too.

[@porchiarussell4833]

Yeap this it‼️

[@ducethedrummer]

Real groovy was groovy for real ❤❤❤ 3:15 I'm very humbled to listen to such good work. God bless you. I hope I can minister for Christ with this level and higher.

[@alfredabate3176]

I love this guy’s passion! Was so blessed watching him play.

[@nswanaselemani2903]

Sweet communication

[@clarenceharrisjr7566]

I just love the energy and the family together just celebrating Jesus Christ and not Easter.

[@kareemdadrummer5325]

@Nikko So dope!! Y'all are locked 🔒 and didn't damage the song by doing too much and your leadership as MD is great!! Keep going!!!!

[@SBWorld17]

For me I rate you the best MD of 2023

[@Milo-kw2dl]

breakdown the voicings you used pleasee, this video is such a blessing!!

[@laidback6043]

Being a musician is truly a talent a wonderful job praise god.

[@leahgodson2319]

Wow! First time seeing how the leader coordinates the others musicians; amazing! And yes, Jesus is real!

[@veegee1974]

That was cold!

[@user-rq1bj6xe3o]

I wanna learn how to play keys. He made it so much fun

[@jonathangarcia7376]

Mad props to the bassist. Nice pops and picks

[@williamwhitaker4114]

Man that 🔥and to the point. Keep up the good work, and the sound is well balanced. Kudos to the sound tech.

[@anthonym410]

Wahoo !!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@csharp57]

Your playing is great and all. Hope these likes, comments and post from the legend John P Kee fill whatever ego tank you possess…. But more importantly, who is goddess in the white dress?

[@davidapple5374]

Bro great communication with the band! you guys have a tight sound!

[@henrywilliamson8798]

Real talk... low key. Oh girl in the white fitted dress.

[@meditationandrelaxation2303]

Nikko you're damn good at what you do. God be praised

[@SirDLee]

👁👁 All hearts and minds clear. Let us focus. 🎹🎶🎵🎼 😍😄

[@eknight101]

You said everything without saying anything my brother. 😳🧐🤤

[@dorislindsay7348]

Come on here...Yesss! I love it!

[@tybpunishmententertainment5204]

🙌🏿🔥🔥🔥

[@kdx1]

Dang! My man playing with so much soul! He was definitely invited to the BBQ.

[@trollgawdt6915]

The lady in the white got yams

[@lucascardozocardozo109]

JESUS, MARIA, JOSÉ........

[@edennard1]

My man you hittin them corners.. yes sir

[@rolandjohnsonii3418]

Nikko, you flat out cold with it! It's a joy to watch you enjoy what you do! God given talent!

[@mlove33138]

I'm praying that God will continue to use him. He's awesome. 😊❤

[@dhsobers9195]

So good❤

[@kinggimped]

God fucking damn it this was some real groovy shit

[@bmalone26]

Yall bettah play! So clean!

[@TheJazzPianist]

Thank you sir!!

[@josephayoub6445]

This is really fantastic! The band, the singers, the groooove... Man!!!

[@ejmuzika]

Wish I could take a look on the song deeper....those chords and licks....were on fiyahhh

[@daniellemckay9264]

Man your sound is so fire. I would to collaborate with you

[@elijahgarcia6365]

My brotha🔥🔥🔥 at 4:23 you got me feet moving!!!

[@errolwashington5606]

Sir what an inspiring,uplifting,professional,high energy,all musicians on one accord put together music peace.......God bless you sir I Love you in the Name of the Lord

[@gibsonguy5240]

They sound so good. Loving the band director at the keyboards

[@zefunkya]

And that, boys and girls, is how it is done!

[@grenasdelinkuente]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@douglasg3dh]

Tocam muito. Que pegada desse louvor . Aqui no Brasil é complicado a turma nao estuda e toca de qualquer jeito

[@benniefieldsjr2649]

I really like how you remained true to the original!! God Bless you!!!

[@IbeWazir]

Just WOW is all I can say! I'm glad this video popped up on my KZbin!

[@davidsmith7962]

You have more excitement than other keyboard players I know.

[@TIvy06]

DRIVE 🔥

[@johnhendricks8140]

Gospel music will put you through the paces when comes to chord movement, Nikolai great musical knowledge, and your band is top notch.

[@thecrookinc]

wow!

[@yramhossoo8586]

nice one

[@slickcross]

I got the same keyboard. That MODX is phenomenal!

[@nikophilly]

🔥🔥