The Nearness of You (Chris Dawson)

Solo pianist Chris Dawson plays a great rendition of this jazz classic at a medium tempo, using a blend of swing piano and bebop. cdbaby.com/cd/c...

[@patbackhouse9932]

This man's obscurity absolutely baffles me! Tender precision, seductive rhythmic Grace, harmonic wizardry and effortless technique. Pianists everywhere should aspire to this. Thank you Mr. Dawson.

[@philippegler44]

You are the gold standard. Absolutely incredible. 🙏

[@daveaustin4538]

I can’t believe this. Every note a gem. He glides into harmonically complicated situations and bails out perfectly every time. Oh and then there’s the key change. No problem.

[@Radiatoron88]

You...are....a....genius! You've got it all, sir! Impeccable taste, the cleanest technique, a delicious and warm piano sound. Keep playing, sir, and please keep recording! These KZbin videos of yours are treasures!

[@jazzatthev]

Can not wait to hear him in person. Out at Venice Beach next week.

[@gweckesser]

I listened to all my personal top 5 pianists in this brilliant interpretation.

[@jonmillar652]

Lovin it Chris, just superb, Im a huge fan, your an inspiration!!!

[@MrPhotoDan]

One of my favorite songs performed beautifully!

[@johnrogers3099]

Chris, I love to listen to your recording of "the nearness of you" and other solo piano recordings. Please, Please release more of your solo recordings. I know there are many people out there who would love to hear them. Great Piano jazz. Thank you Chris.

[@yannismusic]

Bravo Criss& thank's a lot Aboutjazztime for taking and posting. I like the mood, the musical taste I find just perfect. This fantastic mix of be-bop phrases with stryde&swing left hand. Wonderfull music, brought with deep feeling, in extremly professional way

[@raypizzi]

YEAH CHRIS....you are a world class musician.

[@user-ds3wf2nq8r]

Estupendo, técnica y creativamente. Me has hecho pasar un buen rato y he aprendido adenás. Gracias!

[@mikedaniels3009]

That's the way I would have wanted to be able to play all my life

[@7notemode]

Your solo work is very strong. Your lines are full of great ideas.

[@BlowtheTrump9683]

I am amaze at your coordination. How do you do such a juggling act. Great playing I love your stride style.

[@rogercallard]

I SO love this.

[@idealpowers]

Chris...You are REALLY good at stride... so steady and not stupidly fast. I want a CD of you playing a variety of Waller.......... please!

[@vt2788]

Left hand like a boss!

[@Lot2learn]

Excellent clean and melodic lines. Great playing. I agree with TJ - definitely get a tripod.

[@PiotrBarcz]

Been a long time since this video was filmed xD Chris's hair has gone completely white!

[@idamay1]

Awesome Dawson describes Chris to a "T"...Amazing piano player!!

[@idamay1]

Great piano!! I love it!! Have a great pic of you, Anita and Katie, compliments of Hal Smith. Nice to have a face to go with the "genius" at the piano!! 5 stars!!!!..PLUS!!

[@jameysmithonline]

You play beautifully. Technically precise while remaining free and expressive. What more is there?

[@The-Man23]

Nice

[@AlfonsoGugliucci]

Fantastic Playing. Great Time.

[@cbecta]

thank you chris!

[@harriter88]

Sensational.

[@glennmilleristhebest]

Wow you are amazing! I love the way you play this song. Have you made an album? I would definitely buy an album made by you. You rock!

[@StrideBatty76]

Lovely! - 5 Stars!

[@ManzanitaSchool]

Wow!~

[@aknabea]

Very nice, Thanks1

[@zzausel]

what if you got lady hands

[@tjjazzpiano]

Love the playing! Buy a freakin' tripod please!!! You're making me dizzy.