Jazzy Japanese Does Ray Charles At The Mall Piano

Hitomi from Japan was playing some cool Jazz Blues licks on the Mall piano…time for a quick jam. The song is 'Georgia on My Mind' by Ray Charles.

[jaimeruiz]

I just have to add this. Notice (1) how Hitomi watches closely Brendan's tempo & improv while she is still playing blindly with her two hands. That's technique's mastery. And (2) how she moves left on her seat to let B seat next to her. But B, very tactfully, does not seat to allow her full control and, enhance her interpretation of Georgia but without 'taking over.' All of this and more, with music, but without a word spoken. That's musical respect between two superb musicians that have never met! I will hear more from Hitomi Kawasaki's jazz even if I have to learn Japanese. PS: She has a home in Tokyo, another in Rome, and another in London. She's well-to-do, but very classy and humble. A great musician! Brendan adapted perfectly to her soft, slow mood & tempo. Notice at the end, when Hitomi puts her hands on her lap indicating she's about to finish, Dr K does a descending finishing scale, while Hitomi keeps his rhythm with her head and immediately imitates it but with blues chords while they both finish on the same note... very softly. [Brendan has an immense musical versatility, sense of rhythm, and musical adaptation that's often overlooked by the not-so-musically inclined because of his intense like for the over-the-top dynamic boggie-woggie.] Hitomi is a very humble and classy lady, besides having such profound sense of jazz tempo, rhythm, softness touch, and self-control. Hitomi's placing her hands on her lap to indicate to BK that she is over, and now the 'finale' to close, is simply genial!

[annstar]

Look how she watches Branden to be in sync with him ! Oh this is such style so good ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[NevaJWilson]

She is really talented. I like the way she improvises her own style in the song.

[nikkicarter]

What a fabulously expressive pianist she is. Very talented indeed. Perfect musical partner for our maestro Brendan. What a duet! Loved it.

[konstantinpirogov]

This is the most wonderful way that people can communicate with each other

[nelsonpalmer]

One of your best duos
She groves and brought some smooth jazz

[gregpiszko]

What an amazing performance by Hitomi and Brendan! Love it so much!

[rie]

Ohhh Dr. K & Hitomi, this was truly beautiful and magical! Dr. K, I admired how you respected Hitomi's talent and allowed her to shine. Much love to you both! ❤️🇨🇦

[pamshearer]

Good Morning Dr . K
Thank you so very much for sharing great music with everyone, May God continue to bless you !
🎶🙏🎵1 / 30 / 2023 🎵🙏 🎶

[jaimeruiz]

Absolutely beautiful jazz! Loved her slow, blues tempo. She is so gifted. I have to hear more jazz from Hitomi. Brendan's improv was also exquisite. Not overwhelming at all, but just enhancing her jazz here and there. Amazing duet!

[harveystephens]

Simply I wanted y’all to play another. Maybe later

[shanraw]

One of the best videos I've seen. completely magic playing by both

[arizonaalchemy]

That was BEAUTIFUL ! Ray Charles would be looking down Smiling ! She play Beautifully !

[BTTMGUN]

Well, that was a Kodak moment. Just the facial features, her intensity and calmness blew me away while never faltering that perfect Georgia rendering with Dr.K. That was an incredible performance.

[joeannperschall]

Just so beautiful. A very talented lady. Such a great duet. Thanks, Dr. K.

[geminidream]

Clapping for such a great sound, thank you so much! Very great southern soul feeling in the music.

[kevt]

Musical communication, it brought me to tears, just beautiful 🙂

[richardberger]

I could listen to it all day long. And I often do.

[suegittins]

Exquisite.She gave lyrical space for the melody to be heard.A true jazzer.made me hungry to sing! Kudos to both.

[MrMaurice]

Dr. K is a great improviser and entertainer but this time it is Hitomi who brings the tears tot my eyes. What timing, what delicate touch.