Tom Waits - Invitation To The Blues - Piano Improv (HBO Documentary)

Ladies and Gentlemen! HBO featured this improvisational performance of “Invitation to the Blues” by the legendary Tom Waits in a documentary, which premiered June, 22, 2015. It is titled, “Requiem for the Dead: An American Spring 2014”. It is a very tragic, deep, dark, emotional look at gun violence in America. As you can imagine, I was really excited and deeply honored when my performance was chosen to appear on such a popular and long-standing network! I am really proud to present this to you and really hope you enjoy it. I have provided more information about this HBO Documentary below. I want to thank you all for your love and support of my music for without you, my dear friends, this would not have been possible! I also want to thank the legendary Tom Waits, Gerry Gershman, Nick Doob, Shari Cookson and of course the fine folks at HBO. Peace and love to all and thanks again!! ~Jackie
HBO DOCUMENTARY: REQUIEM FOR THE DEAD: AN AMERICAN SPRING 2014
During every spring in America, over 8,000 people are killed from gun violence, according to HBO. In honor of the very first National Gun Violence Awareness Day on Tuesday, June 2, HBO released the first trailer for their upcoming documentary, "Requiem for the Dead: American Spring 2014."
From directors Nick Doob and Shari Cookson, "Requiem for the Dead" is made entirely from found footage, including social media posts, 9-1-1 calls, news stories and police files. The film tells the stories of those who have been killed by gunfire, whether from accidental violence, random shootings, family disputes or suicide. Hear those stories of those who have died, which is only a fraction of the 32,000 people killed in America each year, 88 per day, from gun violence.
Check out the exclusive trailer and see the film's premiere on Monday, June 22 at 9:00 p.m. ET on HBO. You may access the information at HBO’s website below.
www.hbo.com/documentaries/requ...

[@karlmahlmann]

Wow. A big announcement, indeed. Congrats good friend. I am very happy for you. You completely deserve the recognition. All your work is stellar. This is gorgeous; I can see why HBO wanted it for their requiem. I hate guns. These are such lawless times we live in, I pray I never have to use mine. And speaking of Tom Waits, I bet you've seen the skit he did with Iggy Pop, a lot of really funny musician humor. Again, a powerful performance here, Jackie. And some well-deserved recognition, good friend - Karl.

[@ClassicalJams]

Karl Mahlmann Karl, thank you very much!! It was almost surreal to be a part of this and I'm still pinching myself ;-) This was a very impacting documentary to show what people are doing to each other....so sad. One never wants to have to use their gun of course and a gun in the wrong hands is the part that needs to change here. Yes, I remember....."Coffee and Cigarettes" with Waits and Pop....really great stuff. Love it when Iggy asks him if he smokes. Waits says, "naaaaa", then motions an imaginary cigarette and smiles and jokingly calls it "pacifier"....hahaha. Of course Iggy says he quit, too. Then Waits says, "The beautiful part is that I can have one now since I quit"...Then of course they both light up :-) So many laughs. I love witty banter and dark humor. Thanks again for being here Karl.... Take care, ~Jackie

[@ClassicalJams]

This piano performance was chosen for an HBO documentary and the program aired last evening. This was a very exciting honor for me and I really appreciate all of the beautiful, congratulatory comments! THANK YOU!!I will answer each and every person as soon as possible!! Have a beautiful day everyone and thanks again for being here for me. What a great community full of beautiful people :-))) My heart is very full and I will always be very grateful to all of you :-) I could not have done it without your outpouring of ongoing love and support! Thanks again!! ~Jackie

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Awww.....thank you so very much!! Gosh, I am so grateful....you can't imagine :-))) I am now starting to get feedback about the program from others, too who watched it last night!! It's just so overwhelming, but in such a good way! Have a great day!! ~Jackie

[@dailyddfunsvariousshortfilms]

Classical Jams - Passionate Piano wonderful performance as always Jackie,... you have great and intelligent in interpretation this beautiful music, well done my friend. Thanks for share, reshared

[@Afrikitty]

Congratulations, Jackie. (*_*)

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Thank you very much Annie for all the support and kind words! Also, I thank you for re-sharing. It means a lot to me :-) Take care, ~Jackie

[@ClassicalJams]

Afrikitty Thank you so much, Liz! You have been a very wonderful supporter and someone I am now proud to also call my friend :-)) Hugs, ~Jackie

[@ClassicalJams]

Ladies and Gentlemen! HBO is featuring my improvisational performance of “Invitation to the Blues” by the legendary Tom Waits in an upcoming HBO Documentary, which premieres tomorrow June, 22, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. (EST / US). It is titled, “Requiem for the Dead: An American Spring 2014”. It is a very tragic, deep, dark, emotional look at gun violence in America. As you can imagine, I was really excited and deeply honored when my performance was chosen to appear on such a popular and long-standing network and I am now officially a “professional” (I have to pinch myself)! I am really proud to present this to you and really hope you enjoy it. I have provided more information about this HBO Documentary below. I want to thank you all for your love and support of my music for without you, my dear friends, this would not have been possible! I also want to thank Tom Waits, Gerry Gershman, Nick Doob, Shari Cookson and of course the fine folks at HBO. Peace and love to all and thanks again!! ~Jackie

[@brittlindgren]

Congratulations Jackie!! I can really understand you are very proud, too. I give you standing ovations for this fantastic and simply brilliant performance. BRAVO my friend!! Hugs to you /Britt

[@musiclove5476]

PROUD! GREAT.

[@EdwinEdfoxdeVos2301]

Congratulations Jackie ! :-) I share your excitement and happiness.. :-) Have a beautiful Sunday. Edwin~

[@RobAdiska]

That's fantastic news Jackie! I'm very happy for you.

[@Afrikitty]

Classical Jams - Passionate Piano Congratulations, Jackie. (*_*) I hope we'll see more of your work on these TV networks. Not many people can portray moody and dark atmospheres on the piano and it seems to come naturally to you. Bravo and I hope I get to see that show sometime. Unfortunately, I never watch TV anymore. Take care now, my friend. (^_^) Lots of love and hugs a-plenty. Liz. xoxo

[@ClassicalJams]

I hope you will enjoy this performance of mine that was featured recently in an HBO Documentary. Have a great day everyone!! Wishing you much peace and love, ~Jackie

[@PeterPetelski]

¸.•*¨🌠🎵♥ Beautiful for Ever ¸.•*¨🌠🎵♥

[@ClassicalJams]

Peter Petelski Thanks, Peter :-)

[@TheGloriafra]

Magnificent and thanks Jackie for sharing your great talent to all of us..

[@ClassicalJams]

Gloria Franchi Oh Gloria, thank you soooo much!! It is quite an honor and I was rather shocked when first approached about the HBO Documentary!! You have been a fabulous and consistent support and friend and I truly appreciate you. I could not have done it without all the love and support I receive her at KZbin, so thanks to YOU :-)))) Hugs, ~Jackie

[@ZoiPana]

Wonderful news! I Big thumbs up!!!

[@BluesBadTom]

I am a fan of Tom Waits. I have the CD Bone Machine , it's pretty cool.

[@ClassicalJams]

Danai Moraiti Thanks so much dear Danai!! I still have to pinch myself to see if it's real :-)) You are so good to me. I also enjoy your talent, so keep practicing my friend!! ~Jackie

[@ClassicalJams]

BluesBadTom GREAT! So nice to see you hear my fellow Tom Waits fan! He's a cool guy...and a very talented one! Take care and thank you!! ~Jackie

[@RosannaArteePoesia]

Sensational and outstandig video !!! It really touched me and I'm happy for you and congratulate you with all my heart, dear Jackie...this is touching and you are amazing !!!

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Rosanna! Thank you! It was a huge honor for me and I welcome and cherish your comment with open arms! Have a GREAT weekend!! ~Jackie

[@AneemaSings]

So, finally, the moment is here… I am so happy for you, also that it will be featured so soon already… TODAY!!! :)) You and yours can be so proud of you, as sea ll are here in your community. You so deserve the recognition and as I have said so many times before: you ARE a pro already, and now all the more. Just wonderful. I'm sure, won will record the movie excerpt, so we here overseas will also be able to see your music in the HBO special. What a fab piece to choose to add to the documentary, esp. as it's Waits, and your interpretation is just breathtaking and very moving and will add greatly to the featured theme of the film through it's melancholy vibes. And what a splendid presentation you are sharing here with us… this is art at it's best and we are all blessed to have you around, spreading your light to generously in sharing your wonderful music. The HBO special will only be the first step, dear Jackie… way to go, girl! So proud of you. Well done, and well deserved, my dear friend! :))*´¯`✿.¸¸.♫((:

[@ClassicalJams]

Aneema🌹Music Aneema, my great friend! You have been with me since the very beginning, supporting me in the best way possible. I truly appreciate you and all you do :-) You are a marvelously gifted artist and a great person, so it is my pleasure and my honor to call you friend. Thanks for all of your love and support here at my channel. I truly appreciate it more than you know. You spread goodness and light wherever you go. Thank you once again my friend for helping me celebrate this huge milestone in my life :-) Hugs, ~Jackie

[@lepeuplemedias]

Beautiful. Thank you for your work on this track.

[@tunesampler]

If there ever was a pleasant surprise ... this is. I got my big smile on and I am sure I'm not the only one. I must say these people of HBO are definitely in the know and have a good ear for talent and great improv work. Tom Waits, as you know is a favorite singer songwriter of mine and the song "Invitation to the Blues", was a fantastic choice. It is so nice to see you following your passion and being recognized. Whether it is Pink Floyd or Waits, it is your ability to break down a song, add your style to it and arrange it, that is truly amazing. Your playing conveys emotion and that's a gift. Jackie, I am glad other people hear what I hear. Way to go girl. All the best to you, Ray

[@ClassicalJams]

tunesampler Oh Ray...so glad you enjoyed my big surprise!! I was surprised too! At first someone was chasing me around YT and I did not take it seriously, but glad I checked into it and it all turned out to be legit! Still digesting it all really. Yes, Tom Waits is truly a musical genius and it's a love of music that we share!! What you said about me and my abilities really touches me Ray!! After a bad car accident many years ago and some resultant nerve damage, combined with severe tendinitis means I can't play the big, technical stuff anymore, but I sure love to play. I learned that the passion is more important than anything else, hence my channel name. Thank you, thank you, thank you.....truly and deeply from the bottom of my heart for all the support and praise you have given me. Without you, I could not exist here and this never would have happened otherwise. Thanks so much for being here with me!! ~Jackie

[@GregParker]

Congratulations,Jackie ! Accepted your invitation & enjoyed a mighty smooth, jazzy blues. Excellent arrangement/recording/images/edit. All the best,Greg.

[@ClassicalJams]

Greg Parker Greg, I want to thank you sincerely for your wonderful comment and for all the support you have given me....almost from the very beginning of my YT venture. Without you, it would never have been possible for this to happen on HBO....so THANK YOU!!! ~Jackie

[@violina48]

Congratulations dear Jacky! I'm very happy for you! Wonderful performance as always. Great song ... I enjoyed it very much! Wish you a lot of succes my friend! Have a wonderful time! Best wishes, Annemieke♥

[@YaroSz16]

...szalony gość, lubę Go...:-))

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Wow...thanks Annemieke!! I really appreciate it!! Thanks for all your support!! ~Jackie

[@ELIANELOPES]

WOW! BRAVO♫♪♫

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Thanks so much Eliane for your enthusiastic response and for sharing in my BIG news with me :-))) I still have to pinch myself to see if it's true :-) Have a fabulous Sunday! ~Jackie

[@ELIANELOPES]

Classical Jams - Passionate Piano ☺ BIG HUGS DEAR JACKIE !!! NICE SUNDAY ☼

[@rhymesauce]

Simply amazing! Great work, Jackie!

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Thanks so much dear Kiel!! Having my music chosen to appear as part of this HBO Documentary was a huge honor for me. Thanks again for all of your wonderful support!! ~Jackie

[@WilmaBWaterlily]

130 truly beautiful ... thank you for sharing ..

[@ClassicalJams]

+Wilma B Waterlily Thanks so much Wilma :-) Take care, ~Jackie

[@SUPERGENKI]

Wow-wow...... that is just wonderful news dear Jackie, I'm really so happy for you. And I really think you deserve it my friend, you play brilliantly, this one is no exception. Again, I'm so happy for you, I wish I could see it, but I can't. But HUGE thumbs up for uploading it here. Warm regards from Japan... Thomas

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Wow...thanks Thomas!! I really appreciate it!! Thanks for all your support!! ~Jackie

[@diamondkutz54]

Congratulations Jackie for a well deserved honor and an extraordinary performance my friend.

[@ClassicalJams]

Charlie Norman Wow...thanks so much Charlie!! I really appreciate it!! Thanks for all your support!! ~Jackie

[@GEMINNA]

Played wonderful! Congratulations. Peace and love. Inna

[@ClassicalJams]

GEMINNA Thank you so much dear Inna!! It is a great honor for me :-) ~Jackie

[@MicheleBartonThomas]

Congratulations Jackie!! So exciting!!

[@ClassicalJams]

Michele Barton Thomas Thanks so much Michele! It was right here on YT where scouts for the film company found me. Funny.....A music executive chased me around YT for awhile stating they were interested in my performance, but at first I thought it was a nut or scam. It wasn't! Still pinching myself really!! Thank you....yes quite exciting to say the least :-))) I am so grateful to you and all that listen and comment. Otherwise, none of this would have been possible, so thanks again from the bottom of my heart!! ~Jackie

[@philiprostek]

Such a wonderful and well deserved honor Jackie! Best wishes for continued success!

[@ClassicalJams]

philip rostek Philip, thanks so much!! I am really touched and moved by it all!! You can imagine how surprised I was when I was discovered right here at KZbin. I could not have done it without all the love and support I receive here. You have been my friend and loyal supporter from the beginning and I truly appreciate you. You are a wonderful human being and a very talented artist Philip!! Thanks again from the bottom of my heart :-)) Even if this never happens to me again (and of course I won't hold my breath), I will always remember this moment. ~Jackie

[@patgedeon]

Sounds absolutely amazing!

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Wow, thanks Pat and welcome to my channel!! I really appreciate it!!! Take good care!! ~Jackie

[@KalinVidinski]

This is amazing Jackie. It is very deep and emotional.

[@ClassicalJams]

+Kalin Vidinski Thank you so much Kalin!! I really appreciate it! I am sorry for such a late reply, but my beautiful and only sister passed away a few weeks ago and devastated us all. We are trying to get back to normal now. Thanks again for everything! Take good care, ~Jackie

[@LouiseSteelMusicSite]

A tragic yet beautiful piece of music! Played perfectly! Fantastic news about being featured on HBO! :)

[@ClassicalJams]

Louise Steel Music Thank you so much Louise!! Hugs, ~Jackie

[@AlainChomik]

Bravo Jackie for this very great improvisation Very well done like always ! Best wishes, Alain

[@ClassicalJams]

Alain Chomik Thank you so much dearest Alain!! To be chosen for a part in this HBO documentary was such a great honor for me and I could have never done it without the support of people like you!! I am very grateful! Thanks so much!! ~Jackie

[@StuartSafford]

I am happy about you're getting some recognition on television with the upcoming presentation!! (And thanks for the Invitation,)

[@ClassicalJams]

Stuart Safford Thank you so very much Stuart!! Still pinching myself ;-) Without your support, this recognition could never be possible, so really....thank YOU for everything!! ~Jackie

[@frederickforlife]

Congratulations Jackie, always a joy to hear your music.

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Thanks so much!!! I could not do it without the friendship and support of people like you. I really appreciate everything you do to support me. THANKS again and have a fabulous weekend! ~Jackie

[@AnkesWorld]

thanks, is great, love it, i wish you a happy new week

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Thanks so much Anke! Quite an honor for my music to be used in an HBO documentary, so I am still pinching myself to be sure it's true :-)) Take care and thanks for all of your support, the comments, the shares, everything! ~Jackie

[@LizDicker]

Oh Jackie I''m so pleased for you! Congratulations on this achievement, a beautiful performance indeed! My warmest wishes ~ Liz

[@ClassicalJams]

Liz Dicker Thanks so much dear Liz! I still can't believe it really. Such an honor for me, but without all of my friends and fans here at KZbin, there would be no "me". Thanks again from the bottom of my heart :-)) ~Jackie

[@Mirjana633]

Splendid!

[@ClassicalJams]

+Mirjana633 Thanks so much dear Mirjana!! Have a GREAT week! ~Jackie

[@MilanaZilnik]

Wow, congratulations, Jackie! You certainly deserve! Great emotional performance! Deep and dramatic.

[@ClassicalJams]

Milana Zilnik Thank you soooo much dearest Milana!! Without the support of all these beautiful people here on KZbin, none of this would have been possible. I have YOU to thank really, for without you, there would be no "me" :-)) Thanks again from my heart my talented friend! ~Jackie

[@moonbeanification]

Congratulations Jackie! How exciting (but not surprising) that your haunting, soulful performance was featured in an HBO documentary. I'm glad your persistent fan turned out to be the real deal. There's a wealth of talent here on YT and it's quite an honor to be recognized in this way. I tip my hat to you Jackie dear, BRAVO!!!

[@ClassicalJams]

Just Jeanne Hi again Jeanne! I am always so happy to see you!! Thank you!! Still pinching myself to see if it's real and yep....it hurt ;-) Yes, I am glad that my persistent "fan" turned out to be the real deal also! Such an honor for me really, but I could not have done it without all the love I receive at my channel. You have a lot to do with that also, so thank you Jeanne for being here to consistently support me. I can't even begin to tell you how much I appreciate it! Have a wonderful evening and see you soon, ~Jackie

[@CrawfishParish]

Awesome as always..

[@ClassicalJams]

CrawfishParish Thanks so much Michael....quite an honor for me to be part of this at HBO. I appreciate all the support you have given me along the way :-)) Take good care and see you soon, ~Jackie

[@ILovePoems]

An amazing piece of art dear Jackie! Congratulations!

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Thanks so much Aleks! I was so surprised when I was approached to do this on HBO. Without your wonderful support, this would never have been possible as I was discovered right here on KZbin!! By the way, thanks for reviewing all my recent works! I know you are very overwhelmed since you just returned after such a long break!! Also, you are so quick to do a +1 on my other comments back to you that I hope you see I corrected the spelling of your name on several posts. I hate spelling someone's name wrong and when I realized I had, I went back and changed them. Thanks again for all you do. Without you, there would be no "me" :-)) Hugs, ~Jackie

[@teteroom]

Truly excellent work Jackie! Warm and encompassing... great creation with these wonderful images and beautifully played. I really am enjoying, I LOVE this!

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Thank you so much dear Tete! I really appreciate you listening and sharing my BIG news about the TV documentary. Such an honor for me and I am still pinching myself to see if it's real ;-)) Take good care my talented friend, ~Jackie

[@spiralblueandromeda1384]

What a so magnificent performance Jackie! Congratulations our dearest friend! We are all so very proud of you! Thank you so very much my sweet friend for sharing all your so exquisite talent with us!

[@ClassicalJams]

SpiralBlue Andromeda Thanks so much Katerina!! Without you and your beautiful support, this never would have been possible, so thank YOU from the bottom of my heart!!! Really!! ~Jackie

[@dailyddfunsvariousshortfilms]

I miss this video Jackie... wonderful performance again,a beautiful piano music and you did really great interpretation to this music,, Congrated Jackie,, wonderful and sublime piece

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Annie, I want to sincerely thank you for all of the wonderful, personalized attention you give me. I am so very grateful to you and your comments warm my heart. Have a great night! ~Jackie

[@mimundocreativo2182]

A wonderful video, the music is beautiful and its interpretation is masterful, congratulations!! Thank you for these magic moments.

[@ClassicalJams]

MiMundoCreativo Thank you very much! I am happy that you enjoyed this performance. Such an honor for me to be chosen for the HBO special, so thanks again for all the support! I could not do it without fans like you :-) Take good care, ~Jackie

[@Brockspapa]

I failed to include that I was equally touched and entertained by the images you selected for your video.

[@ClassicalJams]

Bob Coltrain Kennedy Thank you!! Imagery can be so powerful and I think it's very important. Glad you enjoyed :-)) Take care Bob! ~Jackie

[@remoods]

We love the piano playing, really beautiful !

[@ClassicalJams]

remoods Thanks so much!!! It was a huge honor for this piece to be chosen for the recent HBO Documentary and I really appreciate you listening. It truly helps support me and without it, this could have never been possible. To think I started my channel for my family thinking I would not be noticed. What a pleasant surprise! Take care and thanks again, ~Jackie

[@MsOhaganmusic]

Another beautiful performance, Jackie :-)

[@ClassicalJams]

Thank you so much Kim! Very appreciated dear lady :-) ~Jackie

[@OldRabit]

Touching piano performance with Heart and Soul!

[@ClassicalJams]

Oldrabit Thank you so much Janet! It was such an honor for me that my music was chosen for this HBO documentary. Thanks for being here with me all this time :-) My best to you and your family! ~Jackie

[@AquarielCharm]

Better late then never as the saying goes. This is very nostalgic to me; a sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place and time. Thank you Jackie!! ~Ambriel

[@ClassicalJams]

Thank you Ambriel! Yes, Tom Waits definitely lends a timeless and ageless quality to his music and this was such a great pleasure to improvise. It is beautiful and nostalgic, yet melancholy, but in a good way. I never thought it possible at the time that music executives would spot it and it would become a reality on HBO! Thanks again for your undying support of me and my music Ambriel. Much love to you and yours always, ~Jackie

[@MarziaGaggioliOfficial]

Awesome Improv!!!! Bravo Jackie!!! You're wonderful!!! Kisses!!!

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Thanks so much Marzia! It was an honor for my music to be chosen for this HBO documentary! Have a GREAT week! ~Jackie

[@atouspourtous9972]

Belle Prestation !!!! MERCI.

[@LJG907]

Congratulations !! We have a serious problem here. God Bless us all ...

[@ClassicalJams]

Laura G Thanks so much Laura!! Yes, we sure do have a serious problem and it's only getting worse. Such an honor for me to be a part of this. Yes, God bless all :-)) Have a great week and thanks again for all your support! ~Jackie

[@MatveyUA]

Great job Jackie!)) Thank you very much, I really liked it!))

[@ClassicalJams]

Matvey UA Thanks so much Viktor!! Such a wonderful honor for me to be in an HBO Documentary! I can hardly believe it really. Thank you sooooo much!! ~Jackie

[@MatveyUA]

Classical Jams - Passionate Piano )))

[@SharamGill]

Congratulations, Jackie! So very well done, my friend. May you continue to enjoy success. Great music.

[@ClassicalJams]

Sharam Gill Thank you so much dearest Sharam!! I am so very grateful for your support!! Take great care and see you soon! ~Jackie

[@bertschulte1093]

WOW Jackie.... I'm impressed my dear!!!

[@ClassicalJams]

Thank you so much Bert! It was my great honor and pleasure :-) ~Jackie

[@peterpnguyen]

Congratulations my dear auntie!!!! I'm so excited over exhilarating for you Your chosen music is such a fit for this wonderful documentary You are officially a PRO now I'm so happy and I'm sure the viewers will be excited to discover a new musician The darkness of this piece is a perfect reflection of the documentary . The HBO folks are lucky to discover your work Congratulations again my dear aunt Jackie

[@ClassicalJams]

The Nguyen Family Hello Mimi, thank you sooooo much for this fabulous message! Yes, officially a "pro" :-)) I am still digesting all of this. I never thought this would happen to me. I hope other opportunities will present themselves, but of course won't hold my breath waiting....hahahaha :-) It will be nice to have on my resume though! Take good care and thanks for all your support and your friendship my beautiful niece :-) ~Jackie

[@FranckDigiovanni]

Very beautiful Jackie

[@ClassicalJams]

Franck Di-giovanni Thank you very much Franck!! It was truly an honor for me to be chosen to have my music included in this HBO TV documentary....still pinching myself :-))) Have a great day and hope to see you again soon!! A very busy summer! I hope you are enjoying it :-) Take care, ~Jackie

[@pianocafe_Kumi]

I like your blues. Melancholy tone is attractive. Very cool! Kumi

[@ClassicalJams]

pianocafe220 Thank you so much Kumi!! To be chosen to be a part of the HBO Documentary is a great honor for me. Thanks for all of your support!! It is very appreciated!! See you soon! ~Jackie

[@michaelhermiston]

fantastic Jackie !!!!!!!… so glad your great version of this classic TW tune is making it to many more ears and hearts… and especially as it is connected to such a meaningful message... the pain and misery that goes hand in hand with America's weird obsession with guns… the tragic feeling is beautifully captured in this tune and your rich interpretation….a standing ovation from this fellow.

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Thanks sooooo much Michael!! I really appreciate it! I could not have done it without all the love and support I receive right here at KZbin as this is where this performance was discovered. Yes, the gun violence here is absolutely out of control....the world is losing it! Road rage, airline rage, having shootouts on the street or "drivebys"...truly awful. I am glad that HBO has exposed the dark underbelly of this problem. Thanks again so much Michael for all you do. You have been my friend and supporter from the very beginning and I really appreciate you :-)) Take good care and see you soon, ~Jackie

[@NoeliaNiar]

wonderful,great,many thanks:):)

[@ClassicalJams]

Noelia T. Thanks Noelia!! quite an honor for me to be chosen to have my music play in this HBO Documentary! Thanks again for all the wonderful support you give me!! ~Jackie

[@tinitussi21]

oh...i love your play.......love to listen!!!! Thank you....that was just great!

[@ClassicalJams]

tinitussi21 Thank you so much!!! It is such an honor for me to have my music appear in an HBO documentary!! Your support is so very appreciated :-) ~Jackie

[@johnleonamnoiz9931]

Congrats Jackie !! HBO ....WOW !! Excellent performances do not go unrecognized. I'm happy for you my friend. Cheers , John

[@ClassicalJams]

John Leonamnoiz Thanks so much dear John. You have been my friend since the very beginning and I appreciate all the support you have ever given me. Without all of you, there would be no "me". Thanks again from the bottom of my heart my talented friend :-)) ~Jackie

[@LouBable]

An amazing piece of music no wonder it was chosen...I am so happy for you ....congratulations.....smiling..

[@ClassicalJams]

+LouBable Thanks so much Lou! It was such an honor for me :-))) Have a great day! ~Jackie

[@NancyMbWpg]

Great Jackie ..great piano piece choice ...love those bluesy chords ...beautifully done !

[@ClassicalJams]

NancyMbWpg Thank you sooooo much Nancy! Having my music included in this HBO documentary has me reeling....I am over the moon :-) Thanks to you for all your fabulous support! I could not do it without you! ~Jackie

[@Brockspapa]

It doesn't surprise me in the least that your performance was chosen for an HBO Documentary. To me, it is hauntingly beautiful and brilliant. I can feel your emotion in this performance. Perfect choice. Your gift and talent caused this to happen, and was well deserved.

[@ClassicalJams]

Bob Coltrain Kennedy Thank you very much Bob! What a nice message to wake up to! I LOVE Tom Waits and think he's an absolute musical genius and this was my pleasure to play and makes me emotional to play it, as well. Thank you for sharing in this wonderful milestone moment with me and taking time to write. I truly appreciate it! Take good care, ~Jackie

[@EugeniaRobert]

Congratulations my dear and wonderful friend Jackie, Im happy and proud for you You deserve all this and even more because you're talented and important is that you know how to communicate your feelings through music and your interpretation Thank you for share your joy with us, send love and flowers for performance

[@ClassicalJams]

Eugenia&Robert Oh Eugenia, you have been with me almost the whole time here and it's people like you that make me who I am. I am inspired by you and truly grateful for all you do to support others, including me :-)) Thank YOU!!! Much love, ~Jackie

[@EugeniaRobert]

Classical Jams - Passionate Piano Talent and beautiful soul, they will always find support here dear Jackie

[@ClassicalJams]

Eugenia&Robert You are just the sweetest thing Eugenia :-) Thanks again from the bottom of my heart. ~Jackie

[@Suzan4B]

Congratulations Jackie! This is such an honor for you and certainly for HBO to have recognized your talent as an artist. I'm so happy for you! This makes u the professional you hedge always been anyway! I love this improv composition! All mood set as it should.

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Oh Suzi, thank you so much for this beautiful message!!! Without you and my friends here at KZbin, none of this would have been possible, so I really have YOU to thank :-)) I wish you much love and I embrace you now with a HUGE cyber-hug!! Thanks for everything my friend!!! ~Jackie

[@marycigarettes]

i love tom waits ... and this improvisation of yours sounds real nice jackie...well done on having it broadcast on television...what a great feeling for you.

[@ClassicalJams]

mary cigarettes Thank you very much Mary for sharing in this celebratory moment with me :-) I really appreciate it. Have a marvelous week and hope to see you again soon, ~Jackie

[@JonathanSmithMusic]

Congrats :) That is amazing!!!

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Thanks so very much dear Jonathan! I really appreciate you! Take care, ~Jackie

[@Bluematter1969]

Wow! I'm so very proud for you. Fantastic news. I have always loved your Invitation to the Blues. Have a great Sunday. Blue

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Thanks so much Blue!! Yeah, I need to pinch myself to be sure it real...hahaha :-) Have a great day and thanks so much again for your ongoing support. You've been with me all along :-) ~Jackie

[@vernalmusic]

Nice work my dear Jackie. Big Like!. :)

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Thank you very much Nick. It was an honor for me that this music was chosen to appear on TV in an HBO Documentary :-) Take good care, ~Jackie

[@JennysCountryChannel]

Wonderful piano improv and great performance Jackie! Wishing you a happy new week.....Jenny :-)

[@ClassicalJams]

JennysCountryChannel Thanks so much Jenny!! To be in an HBO documentary was a really big honor for me. Thanks again for helping me celebrate this :-)) Hope to be at your channel very soon. Life pulls me in many directions!! Take care my friend, ~Jackie

[@Foto-PoesieUndMusik]

Oh my dear friend Jackie, what a magnificent work. Your improvisation and your video work is great. Bravo and my compliments to you ... Hug and greetings from Basel, Your friend Hans-Peter

[@ClassicalJams]

Hans-Peter Zürcher Thank you very, very much Hans-Peter! It is an honor for my music to be chosen for the HBO documentary and without you and your support, I could not have done it! THANKS again deeply from my heart and soul :-)) ~Jackie

[@Foto-PoesieUndMusik]

My dear friend Jackie, you're welcome. I appreciate and love your music very ... Hugs and kisses from Switzerland, your friend Hans-Peter

[@ClassicalJams]

Hans-Peter Zürcher Thanks again so much :-)) Have a GREAT weekend Hans-Peter and hope to visit you again soon. I am sure you've done something new for me to appreciate :-) Take care, ~Jackie

[@Foto-PoesieUndMusik]

Classical Jams - Passionate Piano Oh my dear friend Jackie, thank you soo much. Your wonderful words very happy. Ideas have many, will surely soon create new videos, Yes, we'll see you soon ...

[@Warum679]

They have long been a pro! This excellent improvisers leads me through a history of choosing Smart large artists Tom Waits ! best wishes and congrats Jackie

[@ClassicalJams]

Jupiter April Thank you for celebrating this news with me Andreas!! I am so happy!! I really appreciate all your support and comments. You have been my friend a long time and I really appreciate you and all you do :-)) Take care, ~Jackie

[@GrzegorzNowacki]

Excellent music and improvisation at such a late-night café tone very pleasant and mood calls. Thanks dear friend Jackie are very multi-talented friend and many trends in music and the idea.

[@ClassicalJams]

+Grzegorz Nowacki Thank you so much dearest Grego! Since you seem to be the ruling king of improvisation, I take this as a great compliment from you (you know how you impress me)!! I really appreciate you listening and for this fantastic comment!! It is the "late-night cafe tone" that I was going for!! Take good care, ~Jackie

[@soundproof714]

that sounded beautiful darling as you always do!! congrats on the soundtrack also!! th-up!! 132

[@ClassicalJams]

+gary brown (soundproof714) Thanks so much Gary!! Oh yes, the HBO gig was a really cool thing...still pinching myself really :-)) Take good care, ~Jackie

[@PaulWhite743]

Congratulations Jackie on this great success, and on your fine improvisation. It breathes a soulful atmosphere which would be most appropriate to the very serious subject matter of the documentary. Wishing you further successes with your pieces ! Best wishes, Paul

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Thanks so much Paul! I could never have done it without the support of everyone here at KZbin as this is where I was discovered. You have been the greatest supporter and friend to me from the very beginning and I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate you!! Yes, I've lost some technical abilities due to my nerve damage and tendon problems, but my passion is still there and I LOVE to play and compose. I am very, very grateful to you Paul. Yes, the documentary is of a very serious and sad nature as we have a big problem with violence and shootings here in the U.S. Thanks again for everything you do. I truly respect and admire you and your great talent :-) ~Jackie

[@FreeCultureTiger]

Congratulations to this piece of art and that you are honored !

[@ClassicalJams]

Gaby Tiger Thank you very, very much!!! Yes, it was quite an honor to have my music chosen for an HBO documentary!! Without beautiful people like you to support me, it never would have happened as it was right here on YT where my music was discovered :-)) Thanks again, ~Jackie

[@ReitFans]

LOVE your Piano Improv performance of “Invitation to the Blues” so much Jackie! This is beyond beautiful ...Thank you for sharing your magic tough. Best Wishes, Reit

[@ClassicalJams]

Reit Fans Thanks so much Reit!! To be chosen to have a part in this HBO Documentary is such a huge honor that I still can't believe it! I appreciate all the support for without you and others, this would have never been possible!! You make me who I am :-) Thanks again! ~Jackie

[@ReitFans]

Classical Jams - Passionate Piano Congratulations Jackie!! Yes, such a huge honor ...that I am exited too! I share your excitement and happiness. Have a beautiful week, Reit

[@ClassicalJams]

Reit Fans Thank you so much dear Reit. Yeah, I feel like shouting it from the rooftops as this type of thing just doesn't usually happen to me.....just a simple piano player who started a KZbin channel for my family :-) Thanks again so much!! ~Jackie

[@dubettoni]

Wonderful song my friend ! Congratulations and a nice week to you !

[@ClassicalJams]

dubettoni Thanks so much!! It was such an honor to have this music used in the HBO documentary. Without your support, I could have never achieved it. The film company scouts discovered me right here at YT :-) Have a great day! ~Jackie

[@shivacosima]

~ Namaste ~ "The Spirit within me salutes the Spirit in you".

[@ClassicalJams]

ShivaCosima Thanks so much dearest Shiva! So great to see you again. Take good care, ~Jackie

[@bjay1956]

Congratulation my dear friend you should be really proud, this is a lovely piece of music, enjoying so much, John

[@ClassicalJams]

bjay1956 Wow...thanks John!! I really appreciate it!! Thanks for all your support!! ~Jackie

[@OldSlydjook]

Congratulations, Jackie .. really impressive .. you absolutely deserve it .. I'm happy for you that Mr.Tom Waits has discovered your extraordinary talent !!

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Hello Ralf! Thank you!! So nice to see you and read your wonderful message!! A music scout for Mackerel Sky films found me (a film company that does a lot of award winning work for HBO). I was so surprised and very honored that they liked my music and wanted to use it for this wonderful documentary. Of course they sought the permission of Mr. Waits to use it in the film. I am still pinching myself :-))) Have a GREAT week! ~Jackie

[@WilliamKroupaJr.]

Absolutely fabulous improvisation! Well done!

[@ClassicalJams]

Musician WilliamLK Thanks so much William! To have this music chosen for an HBO Documentary still has me reeling :-)) I really appreciate all your support! You are very talented you know! See you soon! ~Jackie

[@WilliamKroupaJr.]

Thank you so much. A compliment like that coming from someone I so highly respect as a musician means the world to me! :)

[@ClassicalJams]

Musician WilliamLK Wow...thanks William!! ~Jackie

[@lolofeeful]

So wundervoll meine liebe Jackie, ach nun nach meinem Urlaub freue ich mich wieder, deine Musik hören zu können, es ist immer wieder so schön hier bei dir. Danke liebe Jackie, ich schicke dir ganz liebe und herzliche Grüße, Lolo

[@ClassicalJams]

lolofeeful Hello Lolo, how wonderful to see you again! Thank you very much for your wonderful message. I was very happy that this music was chosen for an HBO documentary and still a little shock, but in a very good way :-))) I hope you are having a fabulous summer! It's been very busy for me and tough to find time for the music, but I have squeezed in mainly improvs. My hubby had knee replacement surgery, so it increased my workload until he got better. Things are getting back to normal now. Take care, ~Jackie

[@FrancescaRagazzi]

Very nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ClassicalJams]

Francesca Ragazzi Thanks so much Francesca. It was an honor to have this piece chosen for the HBO Documentary that aired in the U.S. on June 22....still pinching myself....my first pro gig :-) Take good care my dancing friend! ~Jackie

[@PhillipLWilcher]

Congratulations on HBO selecting your work,Jackie. How great is that! What a milestone! May this be the first of many such successes and recognition for you! well done! Blessings and best wishes!

[@ClassicalJams]

Phillip Wilcher Thanks so much Phillip! It really is a great (and very unexpected) milestone for me!! I really hope I get other opportunities, but certainly won't hold my breath....hahaha :-) Thanks again for your wonderful, ongoing support and for your friendship. Without the support of you and others out here on YT,, there really would be no "me", so a big THANKS to you :-)) Take good care, ~Jackie

[@Laika231]

Preciosa improvisación mi querida Jackie!!! es una delicia oirte tocar el piano!! Muchísimas gracias y muchos besitos de tu amiga española Amalia

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Thanks so much dearest Amalia!! Such an honor to be chosen for HBO! Have a GREAT week and thanks again for all the support!! ~Jackie

[@bbsb300]

The piano is such a beautiful instrument in the right hands and it goes without saying you Jackie have the right hands and soul to play this so movingly;)

[@ClassicalJams]

Billy Lemon Thanks Billy for such a beautiful comment. I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate it and means a lot coming from a special talent like you....but you are also a nice man with a heart of gold :-) Have a wonderful week and see you soon, ~Jackie

[@pierrebastienlenoir]

This song from master Tom Waits is such a masterpiece ! And this interpretation is so strong !! I get goosebumps !!

[@ClassicalJams]

Thank you so much Pierre! Take good care, ~Jackie

[@eaglesong9919]

Great music, admire your music talent and delicate ingenuity, dera Jackie, thanks and Sincerely wish you peace and happiness! ♥♥ ~ Maggie ~ ♥♥

[@ClassicalJams]

eaglesong9919 Thank you very much Maggie! I really appreciate that :-)) Have a fantastic rest of the week! ~Jackie

[@waitswatcher]

Great job, Jackie - love it! They also used one of my instrumentals for the documentary.Great to have 2 Tom Waits covers in there! cheers, Pascal :-)

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Thank you very much Pascal!! I am still pinching myself :-) I truly love the works of Tom Waits....what a musical genius and very interesting character! I love improvising on my piano and have other Waits tunes in my collection also. How wonderful that your music was also in this documentary! What a great honor for us indeed! I just listening to your video also and it was beautiful!! You are a fabulous musician!! Take care and see you soon, ~Jackie

[@waitswatcher]

Classical Jams - Passionate Piano thank you Jackie! Yes, I'm still pinching myself as well, haha! Great to meet you through this happening! All the best & till soon, Pascal

[@ClassicalJams]

***** You're welcome Pascal! It really is quite a dream to be included in an HBO special!! Yes, great to meet you through this!! See you soon, ~Jackie

[@ishmaelsmith2787]

That's lovely, thank you. An invitation to the wordless blues, in itself.

[@ClassicalJams]

Thank you very much Ishmael for your lovely and poetic comment regarding my performance! Have a great day! ~Jackie

[@FedericoBorluzzi]

Wow, congratulations for having this track featured on HBO, dear Jackie! :) This is so amazing and I'm happy for you! :) I enjoyed your nice instrumental work and I can see why they liked it! I wish you a nice week and I hope to see and hear you again soon! Greetings from Italy, Federico

[@ClassicalJams]

Federico Borluzzi Thanks so much Federico!! I still can't believe it...such a big honor for me!! Thanks for all of your support!! It's people like you that make me who I am and I am eternally grateful for it!! Take good care and see you soon, ~Jackie

[@YokhanSebastian]

Thumbs all the way Up. Normally, I am not that crazy about blues but this, I like very much. Just beautiful. Wonderful job, my dear friend. Thank you for sharing :)

[@ClassicalJams]

YokhanSebastian Thank you!! So glad you enjoyed these slow, sad blues. It was a pleasure to play! Take care, ~Jackie

[@Matthewtrayling]

Wow Jackie. First of all what a great performance of this tune by the great Tom Waits. Second. Yes, you are now a professional. Congrats on being featured on such a big tv network and such an important documentary. Bravo.

[@Matthewtrayling]

Matthew Trayling Listening again now...Wow!! (feel like throwing some guitar in). You play this not just as it should be played..but even better. You are a Master Jackie. Again, I am in awe.

[@ClassicalJams]

Matthew Trayling Wow Matty! Thank you so much!! Oh my....I am still pinching myself to make sure it real. Yep... it is :-)) I could never do it without the love and support I receive right here at KZbin as this is where they discovered me. You have much to do with it :-)) In reading your second comment, OH.....how I would LOVE (and be honored) to have you add guitar to it!! Thank you Matty!! Much respect, ~Jackie

[@jayarnbert6137]

Hi Jackie.......This is......Wow.....! One of my favorite tunes. You certainly did it justice! Congratulations - it certainly deserved the coverage it got for the HBO feature....I saw Tom Waits play it live in 2008 in Paris..brought back great memories. Im subscribing to your channel + like 156. Great channel with excellent piano which I adore. Greetings from France!

[@ClassicalJams]

Wow Jay....thank you!!! I love receiving messages like this and especially from a true Tom Waits fan! Oh, he is just fabulous in concert isn't it? He is engaging, funny and a musical genius. One can never forget such a show! So happy that my playing could bring back those great memories for you! Take good care and welcome to my channel Jay!! I do covers and original work. Take good care, ~Jackie

[@webnet15]

Jackie this is BRILLIANT...............

[@ClassicalJams]

webnet15 Hello Mark, thank you so very much!! I could not believe it when contacted to do the HBO documentary. Thanks for your ongoing support. I could not have done it without you! Take good care, ~Jackie

[@webnet15]

keep going 4ward...........^5..Mark

[@WilliamBoyerPiano]

Love the emotional depth of this piece... I've subscribed - looking forward to more! Just started a channel of my piano compositions. I'm new at this, but getting a lot of inspiration from talented artists on youtube like yourself.

[@ClassicalJams]

Golden Piano Thank you very much for listening, for your subscription and for your wonderful message! Welcome to my channel!! I hope you find much to enjoy here. Also, welcome to KZbin! See you soon, ~Jackie

[@andante5133]

Congratulations Jackie, your cover has not been choosen by chance, it's a great work !!

[@ClassicalJams]

***** Thank you very, very much Pascal!! It was such a great honor for me and almost surreal really :-)) You have been such a wonderful friend and supporter to me, so thank YOU :-)) Take good care and see you soon, ~Jackie

[@lara8550able]

Awesome Requiem for the Death . I enjoyed it my dear Angel Jackie . I like that melody a lot ...And yes its sad Story . Violation , Tragedy , Darkness & Desperation . Love to you my dear Angel . Yours Lara >

[@ClassicalJams]

Lara Of Bosnia Save Our Planet From Disaster Lara, I want to thank you for your beautiful words about my performance. I have always loved the genius works of the one and only Tom Waits. It was an honor that this music was chosen in the HBO documentary and glad you could appreciate the important story regarding all of the violence in the U.S. (and of course this sentiment is echoed in many places of our world today). I know you are a peace lover like me, so I embrace you in friendship. Thanks again for all the support you have given me and others. You're a great person :-) ~Jackie

[@lara8550able]

Classical Jams - Passionate Piano You're Welcome my dear Angel Jackie ...This music video and yours deserve everything what we are done ..Its for betterment of everyone and for sure I founded it as a great way to spread messages of Peace ...You're honoring humankind & preventing bad things to be as a normal part of ours every day life ..So I am with you all the way in such as human project ..I know what weapon does it mean ..Sadly I pass trough the War ..Love you dear Angel . Yours Lara >

[@ClassicalJams]

Lara Of Bosnia Save Our Planet From Disaster Thanks again so much for your wonderful words....very peaceful ones. Oh, your history had to be very painful for you Lara, so if anyone knows this, it's you. The heart pleads for peace by most of humankind and it's those who harness greed and evil that ruin it for the rest of us. No more war my friend. I am with you. My grandfather was murdered about 30 years ago, not by gun, but by blunt force violence and I can never forget. HUGS, ~Jackie

[@lara8550able]

Classical Jams - Passionate Piano Thanks my dear Angel Jackie . Yours Lara >

[@electricchurchmusic4298]

Hi Jackie, It looks i totally missed this one, but again, it´s absolutely magnificant, So good !!!

[@ClassicalJams]

Music & Shotokan Thank you!!! You can imagine my surprise when I was contacted to have this piece used on TV :-)) I am deeply honored and you have been so good to me. I could not do it without your support! Thanks again! ~Jackie

[@electricchurchmusic4298]

Classical Jams - Passionate Piano Its not a surprise they contacted you, YOU are brilliant !!!

[@ClassicalJams]

Music & Shotokan Wow, thank you :-)

[@maxwashingtonmusic7000]

You play so beautifully on this great song! I can see why HBO chose it for their show. Congrats! I saw Waits in concert many years ago. He was amazing. He held a gaslight up to his face for some songs. Wonderfully theatrical. Have a great day and keep creating! :))

[@ClassicalJams]

+max washington songs Max, I want to sincerely thank you for listening and taking your precious time to make such a wonderful comment! I also enjoyed hearing about you attending the Tom Waits show! What a showman huh??? So glad you had a chance to see that. He is a great storyteller, a stellar pianist, and wonderfully theatrical. I have arranged and created some of his other works that I love and you will find those in my video collection also. I LOVE Waits! Take good care, ~Jackie

[@maxwashingtonmusic7000]

Classical Jams - Passionate Piano I'm looking forward to checking out your other Waits covers. Have an awesome day, Jackie! :))

[@ClassicalJams]

max washington songs That's great! Thanks Max :-)

[@bearron]

Wonderfully played. You made Tom happy for once.

[@ClassicalJams]

bearron Hi Rob! Thank you very, very much :-)) It was quite an honor for me to have my music play in an HBO documentary and I am still digesting it really. You comment about Tom made me smile :-) Thanks for all the support you have given me Rob.....without you guys, it would have never happened since I was discovered right here at YT. I hope I get another opportunity, but won't hold my breath waiting....it does go on the resume though :-)) Have a GREAT day! ~Jackie

[@bearron]

Wishing you much luck, but who need luck when you have that kind of talent.

[@ClassicalJams]

bearron Oh Rob...how nice of you to say that! There is just so much great talent out there and I feel like I am swimming in a vast sea of it. It was an honor for me to get noticed and yes, I still think I am "lucky", too :-)) Thanks again for everything. You have a big part in it, too...your support means everything!! ~Jackie

[@dedstar123]

Hi Jackie, Amazing! Congratulations! Big Thumbs UP!!! Thank you. Best regards, Dedstar

[@ClassicalJams]

Dedstar Thanks soooo much for your nice comment and congratulatory and enthusiastic thumb up! Have a GREAT day and thanks again for all the support!! ~Jackie

[@HippieFlower1000]

Another beautiful performance dear Jackie..simply divine:) Hugs, Ali

[@ClassicalJams]

Ali Hammond Ali, thanks so much! You can imagine my surprise at my music being chosen for a big HBO documentary! I am over the moon actually. Thanks for all the support you have given me. Always appreciated!! You are such a good friend to me and I wish you always the best :-))) See you soon, ~Jackie

[@HippieFlower1000]

Congratulations Jackie.I wasn't aware of this..best wishes, Ali

[@ClassicalJams]

Ali Hammond Thanks Ali!! I figured you probably did not see the "boring" info in the info box...hahahaha :-)) I hope life is going OK for you and you are enjoying your time off for summer!! I hope to see you again very soon! Take care my lovely friend! ~Jackie

[@HippieFlower1000]

Sorry i didn't pick it up Jackie.your talent deserves much success and it couldn't happen to a lovelier lady.Sadly my life remains extremely sad, with little hope of improving..All good wishes..Ali:)

[@ClassicalJams]

Ali Hammond Thanks again. However, my heart really started to hurt when I read that you are still so sad and that your situation is not improving. For that, I give you the biggest hug in the whole wide world! Take care my lovely friend and hopefully next time we talk, things will have improved for you and your family!

[@RitchieDiamond]

Very nice stuff - this really speaks to me! The clear, bluesy language used makes for a great piece - that also definitely sounds very much like you! Congratulations on being featured on HBO! :D

[@ClassicalJams]

Ritchie Diamond Thank you very much Ritchie for joining in the celebration :-) I am very pleased that you enjoyed this performance and such an honor to have my music chosen for this documentary. Without the wonderful support of yourself and others, none of this would have ever been possible as I was discovered right here on YT :-) See you soon, ~Jackie

[@RitchieDiamond]

That's very cool being discovered on YT! I love this platform :D

[@ClassicalJams]

Ritchie Diamond Thanks! I sure was surprised!