"The Sun" by Valeriy Stepanov Fusion Project, Reaction/Analysis by Musician/Producer

[@kleingrrmpf]

With the chorus setting in, you can literally feel the sun rising! ❤

[@888drpepper]

IMO this guy is the best jazz/fusion keyboard player on the planet.

[@StrateleStudios]

I agree

[@alexdinges2609]

Удивительный Музыкант, Композитор, послушал и радость на душе.

[@tomgrassia5830]

Whoa Paisan you nailed it. His improv comes from his heart and not his head. Every lick is a turn onto a different street not only in a single track, I’ve yet to find a repetition within his discography. VERY few can lay claim to that. You are fully justified in YOUR claim that he is a musical genius. Bravo Maestro, Bravo Jeff!

[@TheAiket]

1:20 bass lick is the same as in his "hali gali" at 0:42, but little shorter. Don't feel like this comment is needed but I couldn't resist

[@caprise-music6722]

@@TheAiket Yes, but that’s not a solo. And ofc, it wouldn’t make sense to improv everything on bass. It needs to hold down the groove first and foremost. That tune is awesome tho. I love everything he does basically. Which I cannot say about many bands or musicians.

[@violetflame23]

Wow, first time hearing Valeriy - what a talent. Thanks Jeff for exposing us to him.

[@dbcanada]

Thanks, Jeff. I'm always ready for more fusion from Valeriy! His keyboard skills are amazing. Wow!

[@caprise-music6722]

You nailed the pronunciation Jeff. Thanks for the reaction. I love how Valeriy builds up this piano solo. Masterclass. And it’s so cool he doesn’t “step on” the fast bass run thing.

[@GeirBordalen]

Thx, Jeff. The sun was the first tune from Valeriy I discovered. It stuck in my head for a week - and I ended up making a video with this as theme. Love the theme - and his synth solo is just beyond. Love your comments - again.

[@AmirFazadh]

I felt a slight Jeff Lorber influence in there. He's really talented. I play a lot of instruments too, but have never even tried to meld them all into one composition. That chromatic bit in the piano solo was off the hook! Love this!

[@dotlund1096]

Wow! That guy’s amazing!!!!

[@7donc]

He recently did a remake of 'Sly' by Herbie Hancock where he plays all instruments. You HAVE to view that one, his musicianship left me speechless.

[@nightHawk66]

Yay! The Sun! Love it! Even the end credit song is great! A favourite piece last couple of months.

[@jbach4311]

Jeff, Really enjoyed That!!

[@ThePwoo666]

Great analysis Jeff

[@BrianBadBass]

Man this sounds fresh!

[@jeffsouza4213]

Something to sink my teeth into!

[@davidlevine1697]

does he ever leave that room? hehehe ☮❤🙏

[@Nancyshank]

This man’s talent never ceases to amaze me. He’s almost like a modern Art Tatum on those keys.

[@phildupuis1084]

Amazing as always. In my opinion, the other keyboardist at this level is Corey Henry especially his work with Snarky Puppy.

[@StrateleStudios]

Corey’s great too.

[@nightHawk66]

Ohh... Please do Believe in Yourself starring saxophone player Eric Marienthal and drummer Steven Williams! 🔥🔥🔥

[@alexviksnins]

No love for Cory Henry? THE solo? THE f-bomb?🤣

[@StrateleStudios]

Corey’s great too.