WILLOW: home | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

[@seanscommentary]

this might be the most equitable and humble staging of a band I've ever seen. Instead of placing the lead singer out front, Willow placed herself upstage in a semi-circle with her pianist and drummer downstage (closer to the audience). Such a lovely and beautiful display of musicianship and collaboration.

[@barcelonachair6487]

That's because she isn't the strongest. You can tell she just learnt a few chords and needs the everyone else to create the music.

[@krimsonfunk]

lol, she still placed herself in the center..anyway I think the music is weak at best

[@BanterBangers]

@@barcelonachair6487 Huh? Many artists barely play instruments and stand in the front using just their voice. She could have done the same

[@glowycloey]

@@barcelonachair6487 The piano part was written by John Batiste. He's amazing. She is mid, at best.

[@j-din2055]

@@barcelonachair6487no it’s for all of these wonderful musicians to communicate without a conductor or any form of click track.

[@catherinedreux5833]

She's outdone a lot of people with this album! A lot of intelligence, professionalism, very high level. I'm looking forward to all the music she's going to create for us over the next few decades! Bravo Willow !

[@PiazzaGurl]

Omg she sure did I love Symptom of Life and Pain for Fun with St. Vincent. Been playing the whole album. Soooooo effing good. That’s quality music, that’s talent.

[@keisharaye3304]

Agreed

[@AlaskaNavigator]

Are your ears broke? Might wanna get those checked cuz that's just crazy! NOT even close

[@la2alaska336]

Indeed she has!!!

[@funkallectual]

jazz, soul, modern, flamenco... hmmm distinct willow style!!! luv it

[@ogliviagibson1254]

So unique and refreshing

[@martinpaddle]

Flamenco?

[@tgerard3860]

@@martinpaddle 😂apparently... I'm assuming the clapping section lol

[@No_idea_what_to_put]

Shite

[@timmartin638]

I looked it up. It does have a flamenco taste to it. Definitely this guy knows his music​@@martinpaddle

[@ThePoorBoy]

I'm nearly 44 years old, and this is the best new thing in "popular music" that I've heard since the '90s.

[@RecliningFurniture]

What happened in the '90s? (I've recently turned 60. I've obviously forgotten.)

[@ThePoorBoy]

@@RecliningFurniture Nirvana, Tool, Radiohead, Bjork, PJ Harvey ... the list goes on.

[@juliewiser8460]

JONI

[@rangajagoda9828]

Count me in. Im 47

[@turtlevalley6947]

And I’m 73, and same!!!!

[@leagarner3675]

She built a great band. Thats probably one of the hardest things to do. Shows real talent.

[@philipquirk3763]

The mighty Mohini Dey on bass, she's fantastic!

[@kimhaynespreston2558]

THE @pocketqueen ON DRUMS. SHED AN ABSOLUTE BEAST

[@DDD-re6vl]

And making her own name and path

[@DuskyJewel]

And good musicians won’t waste their time and talent. They heard and saw something in them.

[@alexandrarodriguez2293]

Thats a wicked studio band

[@ladonnatutt7851]

I’m glad she found her happiness. She’s so talented.

[@dancollins6171]

Holy smokes! Never expected this level of performance. The girl is nailing it!

[@leeleemee]

I’m blown away 🔥

[@celestialnubian]

Willow just dropped the album of the year. Grammy worthy.

[@kaywired2004]

I agree!

[@alecvasconcelos1]

no fucking shaaaay!! completely

[@laurashafer5728]

Exactly

[@lookforthegood1]

hahahaa

[@kevinb.t.5818]

Agreed

[@ceevee7]

She killed it!!!!!!! They all did amazing!!

[@raerae3844]

TRUE!👍

[@goldenlady1213]

❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!!!!!!

[@NEENOB]

That's the most exquisite modern improvisational jazz I've heard in quite awhile...those young ladies were getting it, putting it down❤

[@RBB8S]

Improvisational?

[@kickndaddy6398]

Yes, I agree but Piano player is a male.

[@jritts]

@@RBB8Syes

[@user-uj2ft2zn6o]

Her album surprised me in the best way, it’s so good. This performance was spectacular as was her Tiny Desk performance. Amazing band, amazing vocals, amazing song and album. Very impressive.

[@Ron_B.]

Yeah, I going to now view her Tiny Desk performance.

[@treashurespencer]

Agreed! Hope she tours to my city.

[@Chaepion]

OMG the musicality is Astonishing!! How chaotically organized! Instinctively disarrayed!! Just genius!! wtf

[@jerrzbabe]

WOW impressed. She is surrounded by talented musicians! Great to hear for her generation. Bring Back real music! EXCELLENT!

[@Natu014]

Yes she’s bringing back something interesting!!

[@raulylizarraga]

No one gives a f@ckif she’s black or not it’s just great music and she found her thing

[@Whimswirl]

@@raulylizarragaYou’re so racist that you’re seeing the word black even when it’s not their. Get a life.

[@ClaudieCaracol]

@@raulylizarraga … “bring BACK real music”

[@raulylizarraga]

@@ClaudieCaracol there you go .

[@LisaLee__]

Watched her NPR Tiny Desk concert and thought I'd stay for a song and was COMPLETELY BLOWN AWAY just chills all the way thru Gorgeous talent 👏🏽

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Willow has grown into her own her vocals are beautiful love this song.

[@trujon0310]

Such sophisticated music for her age! She is a protégée!

[@leisonmachado]

wow willow level feeling jazz ...and sounds with soul

[@jewelqueen5949]

💯 %

[@remishirley544]

Very Jazz.. watch her tiny desk performance very beautiful jazz

[@rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266]

​@@remishirley544Yup, she is probably gonna be a modern-day Joni Mitchell in that sense.

[@skierpage]

A modern-day Esperanza Spalding. Check out _Emily's D+ Evolution_ , it and _Empathogen_ rock harder than Joni Mitchell.

[@Mim4043]

Willow’s tiny desk is amazing 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 as well! Love all the different styles of music in one song 🙌🏽 Go Willow! True student of music and authenticity ♥️

[@3rinityivysage292]

This gave me shivers!! I feel like willow knows and accepts herself for all that she is and that is beautiful 🥰

[@GoodVybzzz]

Absolutely💯 Was thinking the same. Willow seems like an old soul. She’s already won half the battle by accepting who she is and who she’s not, which ain’t always an easy feat. Some go their whole lives without being able to accomplish that. I ❤ that’s she’s made her own lane separate from her famous family. Her talent speaks for itself. It’s like I’m proud of her🤭… Just❤this for her.

[@3rinityivysage292]

@@GoodVybzzz we should be proud of her!! She leads the way for the rest of us…..self love and not allowing anybody or anything to hold you back 🥰 magic ✨

[@anastaciashako3113]

really admire her authenticity. good job willow.

[@NonLegitNation2]

is she being authentic though. Don't get me wrong I absolutely LOVE her voice. Willow is talented as hell but it seems like she's gone through every single genre of music in her career so it's kind of hard to tell if she is being her authentic self at this moment because a year from now she could be singing country.

[@amieewoodstock6978]

Willow is one for the music snobs. She is serious talent! 😮❤🎉

[@dejavually]

I guess lol

[@keyzz713]

The amount of times I can watch and listen to this performances is becoming alarming lmao. The pure musicality and connection the band members have with one another is truly something to witness on top of how amazing it sounds. This performance on every level is genius. We done came a long way from whipping our hair.

[@jayenvarma]

This band is mind-blowing and should stay here forever. Mohini and Pocket Queen are locked in perfectly. You have funk, jazz, experimental, rock and everything else in this band. You guys are going to win the next Grammy and more.

[@TeeRql]

Which is on the drums?

[@jayenvarma]

@@TeeRql That's Taylor Gordon a.k.a Pocket Queen.

[@TeeRql]

@@jayenvarma thank u!

[@Candice-Smith]

Refreshing to see real instruments and nothing but the musicians playing their hearts out

[@Martinbeef]

She’s a very talented musician, and singing an original song takes a lot of guts. So applause 👏 for you !!!🎉

[@FatimahHassan-zy6st]

This woman is the most talented member of her family You go, girl !!! ❤

[@rockae85]

PERIOD

[@Cab517]

🤣🤣

[@al_alldaychriswilliams85rf16]

Well Will is a great actor...

[@nichellerodriguez1524]

​@@al_alldaychriswilliams85rf16I like Will's rap too.

[@TeeWreh]

Cap.. you may not like the mom and upset with the dad but they're both as or more talented.. both are proven actors and musicians.. Will has seen the peak of both music and acting with Oscars, Emmys, and Grammys.. a legit movie star that carried Hollywood for a generation.. I love Willow but don't disrespect her parents.

[@val12jb]

The authenticity of this band is incredible. Each member POURING their love into their craft. AMAZING 😍

[@lynnify6]

Ms. Willow Smith and her band...PHENOMENAL PHENOMENAL PHENOMENAL!!! ❤😊

[@itsjustjakeee]

she's bloomed into such a unique artist. beautiful talent!! can't wait to see her evolution as an artist!

[@terdburglar]

Just stunning. Willow has so much command of her vocals. Loving this album.

[@TheNewzbreak]

That composition is insane!! Great work by the band!

[@preciousone9377]

I love Willow’s artistry and willingness to surrendered to the winds of creativity.🎶💜🎶

[@judydolcine2251]

This gave me chills. She has come a long way on this Journey in finding herself and VOICE❤

[@susandorcean4555]

Giving me a 70's vibe. I love it!🔥🔥👍👍❤❤

[@louisewebb8970]

Absolutely 💯

[@rockae85]

absolutely

[@kyledartez7972]

Something different. I love it. Happy she happy. Love her glow😮😊 beautiful beautiful

[@azaaqt]

Her and the bands sound is very modern psychedelic groove funk rock… this is HER VIBE! Love 💎💎💎🥰

[@yenaju6309]

who are the instrumentalists? they're all killing it, need to be credited for sure!

[@j0pj0p]

Pretty sure that it’s Mohini Dey Hartsuch on bass - she’s incredible

[@jel.morada]

Pretty sure it's the same lineup as her Tiny Desk: Liso Lee - guitar, Zach Tenorio - piano, Mohini Dey - bass, Taylor "The Pocket Queen" Gordon - drums

[@Miss_Distress]

@@jel.moradayeah. I just went there after watching this. I like them!

[@jefferyburton4557]

Mohini Dey: Bass; The Pocket Queen: Drums (sorry I don’t know her real name;

[@ProfessorJohnAdams]

pianist is Zach Tenorio of @ArcIrisMusic

[@visually2nice]

What’s cool is that 1/2 of the band members are famous in their own rites on KZbin. Mohini Dey on bass and the Pocket Queen on drums. Willow herself has a strong voice. Love this album

[@bigtimedrum]

Willow is growing into her own star and she has the best band members to back her up and they play there asses off too..... Can't wait to see this on tour .

[@1love847]

I am so proud of this young woman finding her voice and surrounding hersel with an incredible band. HOT damn. I AM WEEPING WITH JOY FOR this level of growth and muscial expression.

[@agapelove992]

Jimmy said it Oh my goodness in the most complimentary way❤ The women in this group are one 🙂🙃🙂

[@bestbyte1]

Jimmy says oh my goodness to a dirty sock

[@leagarner3675]

​@@bestbyte1Do you hide in his laundry?

[@bestbyte1]

@@leagarner3675 no need to hide… he SCREAMS & SHOUTS his obsequious praise to anyone & anything at anytime.. the only people that don’t hear it are deaf; and they get the message by his uncontrollable gyrations of pretentious ecstasy

[@erikaharris5675]

I just watched Willow and the band on NPR Tiny Desk and now this really dope Fallon performance. I am just in awe of every musician in this ensemble.

[@earthrider700]

She gets better each year ❤

[@TittieSprinkles]

Must've started at the bottom of the ocean if this is better

[@nyasharhoden1884]

Wow what an exceptional group of young female musicians. Looks like a great intentional move. Good for you Willow!

[@yveanmore]

Bringing Jazz to the masses! Amazing track. Amazing band. Brilliant vocals!

[@mygirl1129]

Yes!

[@42069wastaken]

I'm obsessed with this band she put together - i literally can't stop rewatching her tiny desk performance i'm so glad we get to see more of them!

[@eyecyou84]

The pianist and the drummer, the bassist...Willow...YES!!!

[@ProfessorJohnAdams]

pianist is Zach Tenorio of @ArcIrisMusic

[@ArizonanSummer]

Drummer is The Pocket Queen!

[@t2thetamm]

Hell yes she’s bringing back musicianship! Love her band!!

[@damons4084]

That was awesome. Unique sound. Crazy talent across the whole group.

[@Chester_80]

She has the dream team of a band... Great musicians! Very cool

[@tjohns3302]

This is what makes me believe the children will be alright so to speak. This was masterfully and progressively done. With the Afro!!! Great job Willow!!!!!

[@betterworld2958]

YES.

[@courtneysmith1558]

They killed this!!! I absolutely love the music Willow has been making with the bassist and PocketQueen on Drums. So dope!!

[@DaWu1623]

I whipped my hair back and forth!!!Willow is LIMITLESS

[@soundart3909]

Musicians here. We just love her new choices. Hi from Romania, huge fans of Jimmy and all this team making the show

[@Ariellive]

Fantastic! This was such an interesting arrangement. Her voice is great!

[@claudiamonje7591]

Beautiful song 🎵 she deserve a Grammy 😊

[@dr.100purrscent5]

If you have a Soul, you have no choice but to feel the vibes Willow is bringing 💗✊🏾

[@goldenladypjones2946]

“WILLOW” And Her “BAND” Are Truly “AMAZING “!!! They “KILL’D” It !👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

[@shahdecorday1887]

Wow, what a pleasant surprise. Love tge musical arrangements. Jeez. That PIANIST is mind-blowing fierce

[@moonshadow941]

Grammy wins in her future for sure. She finally found her unique sound. The jazz, indie rock, pop fusion on this album is everything

[@deidredavis3173]

I love it Willow you’re awesome. Keep it going. I love the flow of your music was a great spirit and a great performance loved it all the way.❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾

[@sarahlindsay7767]

I like that you can’t nail her genre down she keeps evolving❤ and challenging our senses. I celebrate her eclectic style

[@realestbg4176]

The Pocket Queen Taylor Gordon playing with Willow is awesome

[@sunnydaysatl]

Yes!!!!

[@popupgigs]

And Mohini Dey on bass. That is a killer band.

[@KOHLSOUL]

I had a GOOD FEELIN' that was her WICKED!!! .. This was SICK!! Willow is Shining BRIGHT!!!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌😉😉❤this!

[@NanaCodedl]

Willow smith is a talented artist, “looking for her joy” is one way to put it. But her music is so meaningful to me it’s like finding yourself accepting yourself trusting the flow of your life to vibrate high regardless of negativity, healing your mental trusting life as you experience it through your eyes. Taking time with yourself in solitude, being patient with yourself Is the way I would describe willows music to me that’s how her songs makes me feel it’s inspiring. I love Willow down. 💚ok bye.

[@caroljones4348]

I was pleasantly surprised. Love this. Willow. Band. Pianist crazy talented. Song arrangement! 🔥

[@laurashafer5728]

Talk about Album of the Year!! THIS right here ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Amazing!!!!

[@rstarjordan2599]

Proud to see her expressing her self Yippee to the adventure of WILLOW💯😎💖👀🎊🎊🤩🤩😍😍😍

[@nuke97]

Forget her famous family. This is the real deal. This is no BS. Speaking as a musician. This is a breath of fresh air.

[@randycandle]

eternally proud of her. ❤ her style on this album feels like if solange and fiona apple fused.

[@arcboy2011]

If anyone was fearful about the lack of musicianship in modern pop music, this performance and these players should allay their fears. Fantastic composition, arrangement, etc... and the band!!! Definitely worthy of a Grammy win this year. Nice stage setup as well, showcasing the band members usually in the back at the front stage. I hope she can keep this lineup for awhile cause this band just slayed that performance and I would like to keep hearing and watching this team for a long time to come.

[@ivuontheborder]

OH GOSH!!! thank you so much for this, i feel hypnotized 😵‍💫

[@phixi0n]

She is so good, she found her own sound yet it's hard to describe what that sound is when every album is so unique. Amazing.

[@WW-tg5pu]

A young Esperanza Spalding right there. Loved it

[@ShantezTolbut]

that’s the vibe i got too

[@anthonytaylor7928]

She's a young willow stop with the dumb comparisons

[@anthonytaylor7928]

​@@ShantezTolbutshes willow stop with the dumb comparisons

[@misstiklyrique]

Omg yesss! I was looking for a comment like this. She was giving me Esperanza vibes too, she’s one of my favorite jazz artists ❤

[@thekatalexander]

My first thought as well! Esperanza is one of my favorite artists, this composition really reminded me of work in all the best ways.

[@Natirah30]

Now that’s band of true musicians. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@yeswecan3918]

The sound is similar to adowa sound of Ghana. She's tapping into the west African culture indeed. I love it.

[@blairwitch2586]

Strange and original, I love it. To be on a tiny desk concert so early in her career is astounding. Everything she makes is going to be good. I'm definitely following this young musician into her adventures. It's gonna be magical.

[@MrsBambi1235]

She’s been doing music for 10 years this is her 6th studio album so I wouldn’t say it’s early in her career I just think her talent and vocal abilities are on the same page now to truly express herself.

[@lauragms8170]

Her artistry is just so beautiful!

[@tubetales1798]

Wow.... Willow just keeps getting better, true talent, and amazing talented band members .... beautiful work.

[@DredgenX]

Reminds me of John Coltrane and Led Zeppelins Kashmir! Willows voice is like a soulful jazzy version of Rihanna! AMAZING MUSIC! That bassist, MOHINI DEY, is low key one of the best in the world by the way. Cant help but think her journey into her African heritage led to this sound! Sometimes you have to look back to see the path forward. This live version blows her album version out of the water, I think she should record it again.

[@leagarner3675]

Amazing. I want more. I learned something here too. Thanks

[@fifirouge3237]

💯

[@DredgenX]

@@leagarner3675 yw! Check out Mohini Dey, she is really good too. Jazz Quartets were changed by the revolutionary free jazz that coltrane and miles helped to start, breaking free of old traditional bebop and swing jazz, for a more spiritual and free form music. Coltrane and Miles are both legends in the jazz world but coltrane to me is an unsung hero. He is like jimi hendrix on saxophone, he was the greatest that ever lived, and died too soon.

[@notknown6605]

Rihanna 😂?!

[@DredgenX]

@@notknown6605 Yes, the tone of her voice when she projected her voice more sounded like Rihanna to me. I listen to music all the time, and I found the tone of her voice is a lot like hers, she would be a good vocal coach for her to take a more Popular approach to that style of voice. Their natural singing voice is a similar tone.

[@PrettyBlkSense]

You just have to understand it. If music is in your soul you already know. Just beautiful! ❤️

[@kateuhler7803]

Gorrrrgeous. So uniquely awesome. Amazzzing piano player. Loooooooove❤

[@ProfessorJohnAdams]

pianist is Zach Tenorio of @ArcIrisMusic

[@randallm8818]

This is what I been waiting for from Willow... absolutely amazing ❤. Definitely her element.

[@planetpjr]

Is that Mohini Dey on the bass? Killer bass player

[@creationinflow]

That's her!

[@RekhaKaula]

Look at Willow & Her Band doing Genius Things & Spreading the Gospel of Trust & Growth. This is fantastic.

[@TonyaR789]

❤ yessss you go, girl ❤

[@jnelnormeda4292]

Man, I love her sound

[@taylorehudson8525]

Willow and her band killed it! Y'all better Recognize! 🌹🌹❤️🌹🌹

[@hillrobinson9547]

Wow…. This is Wonderful music Willow. Great performance 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@carap6343]

Yes Willow! True talent!

[@emmashaye]

I've been listening to Willow for a long time and her artistry just continues to amaze me!

[@tinjadog]

And looking like a young Angela Davis. 👍

[@roseamberzine5846]

❤❤❤

[@leagarner3675]

She does a bit :)

[@apostlebettiewhite3664]

Absolutely nailed it

[@ursulawanza8674]

Angela Davis would never have that crap in her mouth or nose! The fro is the only thing they have in common.

[@arv-Hackney-London]

Someone wrote she also looked like Rebel from GHS. I almost threw my coffee thinking about it.

[@2202Winterful]

I can’t come up with the right words for this. It’s other worldly amazing. A complete shock she is this good.

[@todaysXweather]

They did so amazing; Willow is in her own lane, she definitely found her sound 😮‍💨🔥

[@Kammycreationz]

Beautiful, gorgeous and very very talented yasss willow very creative and authentic

[@simonhughes-king]

By Jove it's soooo good to see some real musicianship and real interesting songs again.

[@therisingphoenixlovedbynat121]

The girl got that midas touch. Completely in love with the music she’s making❤

[@kamilakulas1788]

She is so beautiful and talented 💜 amazing band. Hope she will get some Grammy for this album.

[@OpeningsOpenings]

She better!!!

[@tyome323]

I really love the band set up and the pianst..wow! Amazing all of them!

[@mamenfajardo4286]

This girl is amazing ❤

[@cyndy_776]

Finally, some talented, engaging, worthy music to listen to from this younger generation! Come on!! LOVE it! Keep at it Willow.