If You're Happy and You Know It | Christian Sands, jazz piano

Audio and video by Michael Hughes, TTL Audio Productions.

Recorded live on 28 February 2016 as part of the Xavier Music Series. This is an example of a multi-camera live performance capture. Audio recorded using DPA 4006A microphones. Recording location: Gallagher Student Center Theatre, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. Posted with permission.

[MarshmellowFluff]

Wildly impressive playing woven beautifully with humorous audience engagement.
This guy's talented.

[girlmusician]

This is a perfect blend of jazz, blues funk and classical in if you’re happy and you know it clap your hands.

[AblackGenie]

I randomly clicked on this video and something strange hit me, something familiar... This is my sister's boyfriend I'm dead☠️☠️. I love his hands when he plays the piano!

[brymanbonner]

It was all wonderful, especially the way it illustrates so much about the heart of jazz without a wordy explanation. But I was especially touched by that last beautiful portion of the arrangement. To take a song that I used to find annoying and turn it into something so lovely, even to the point where I teared up, was a gift. The frame for the camera was perfect, too, with the clear view of the piano and through it, his face beaming with joy looking upwards. Thank you.

[nobreroxo]

The best jazz pianist in the moment !!!

[TheMantaku]

Music don't need language
He loves to play front of smiley faces😊😊😊

[joshua]

Have watched it various times but still wanting more 😉☺️🥰

[ozilan]

Spread the word of jazz - the heart of spontaneous composition! ❤️

[CNMS]

I keep a shortcut to this on my desktop for that quick "emotional boost" we all need now and then!
Not only your obvious talent but your humble and passionate presentation of this simple childhood song has, no doubt, touched more lives than you may ever know!
THANK YOU, SIR, and PLEASE keep sharing your gift of music with the rest of us!
You ARE appreciated! 💖😊👍

[kengaw]

Exquisite! What the best music is always about - technically brilliant, imaginative, touching and enjoyable. There is no one around who plays better jazz piano. Thank you Christian Sands! You have brought much pleasure with your performances to this one listener's life.

[twelvmnkys]

I saw him play at the Broadmore Hotel (Colorado) night before last. He's a total

[someonerandom]

if someone transcribed this it would be awesome

[plutonic-]

I love how the grown ass men look kinda bored clapping their hands at first and then slowly get into it and have so much fun

[JohnNyerges]

Fantastic. One of my favorite pianists. Great playing but entertaining too.

[dinglebass]

if you're happy and you know it christian sands (clap clap)

[JanDragonn]

he goes in at 2:04 get funky now! ^_^

[ayooluwakolawole]

Whenever someone asks what is jazz, I will send them this video

[TheReaverOfDarkness]

If you're happy and you know it Christian Sands
Jazz piano and you know it clap your hands


That's how the video title went in my head.

[HuggyBoBo]

We love this one. Nice version of the old favorite If You're Happy And You Know It kiddies' rhyme. A big thank you for sharing such an amazing video. Have a delightful week. All the best from your friends at HuggyBoBo 👀🎈

[kastrull]

if you're happy and you know it christian sands *clap clap*