Kenny Banks Jr. & Kurt Elling - 'Georgia on My Mind'

From the 2019 American Pianists Awards Gala Finals. Finalist Kenny Banks Jr. performs with Kurt Elling (Dee Dee Bridgewater emcee). Recorded April 6, 2019 at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.

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[DanielDubno]

Another crushing grand slam by Mr. Kurt Elling, with an extraordinary rendition on the ivories by Kenny Banks Jr., sending this soaring way, way up there--- and it's gone! Splendid. But those darn goosebumps again. Legend!!

[sharonhendrix]

Kenny Banks, Kenny Banks, Kenny Banks!! You lift my soul!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️

[ChannelJtotheD]

It would be a beautiful night out to see Kurt E and Kenny B perform. Both fabulous artists.

[yr]

One of the best interpretations ever, love it

[fontjj]

Magnificent song interpreted by a great singer that I appreciate (good groove and amplitude in the bass) and a superb young pianist with a bright
How intelligent in her piano playing, a treat!!!!

Magnifique chanson interprétée par un grand chanteur que j'apprécie (bon groove et amplitude dans le grave) et un superbe jeune pianiste à l'avenir
Quelle intelligence dans son jeu de piano, un régal !!!!

[rainbowrarity]

Sang the song sir!!! Why I just threw my phone y'all, glad it still works. And you sir on that piano you betta tickle those keys, I'm

[norbertoisnenghi]

Kurt Elling, a master of jazz. Kenny Banks, loves the piano and is a fabulous player! Congrats!

[SebastiánContreras-bp]

What a beautiful performance! You can see it that they both know at the end that they did something special

[rainbowrarity]

Kenny whispers that's rich, I love it. Boy you betta play that piano 🎹

[tamijacquot]

Holy holy!! Not even understanding how this popped up for me today, but it was a much needed JOY.🙏🏽🔥

[robertparkerpiano]

A singular performance. Goosebumps to go. This is what you’d to aspire to as a co-soloist. They were one well synced machine. Otherworldly talent on that stage.

[nevilovermann]

Man, that's some amazingly sweet pianoplaying!

[wernermatrisch]

As special as great !!. I expect that from a fabulous singer like Elling! So inspirational. Kenny Banks is also fantastic.

[selysse]

What a great collaboration between these two. And best yet, it's professionally shot, so it looks and sounds beautiful here on the youtubes. Splendid voice and piano!

[BrickyardBoiler]

I attended this event in Indianapolis. I wish you all could see, hear the interplay with the performers and the audience. This level of Jazz performance stirs the soul! You can truly "feel" it.

[kellycoxsemple]

I still get goosebumps every time I watch this!

[thompsongunner]

all youtube videos need to be of this quality!

[stevefeldman]

OMG. is an understatement. I’ve now played it over and over again for the past week!!!

[CarolynViolin]

When two musical giants like this get together, the result is AMAZING! A FANTASTIC performance!

[sandralevy]

I can't stop watching this magnificent event!!