It's not. Ideally you should be able to sing your line before you play it. And it's not particular to jazz, I can't think of a single genre of music aside from really experimental types of noise music where you'd value playing through your muscular reflexes and habits over playing something that makes cognitive sense. The great, famous jazz players all played very in a thought out, intelligent way. It's much harder than playing as fast, as many notes as you can, while trusting that staying in key and going through patterns you're used to will make it sound good. I'll probably get shit for saying this because you'll think I'm attacking this guy but I'm not. What I'm describing as ideal is hard to do. I'm perfectly incapable of it, and I'm sure he's better at it (i.e. he can do complex, interesting stuff in a thought out, conscious manner) than I am. But I think this video is giving people the wrong idea about what a good improvisation should be. It's not about your hands, you're only training so they can follow your mind.
@@spiritnone2818 You make good points, but ultimately I have to disagree. While the jazz greats definitely were intelligent, they were not intellectualizing. Jazz improvisation is a fundamentally intuitive and emotionally-driven process; mastery of technique and theoretical concepts is simply the means to achieve fluidity of emotional expression within the boundaries of the specific musical context (the form and chord progression). With sufficient mastery, the theoretical concepts that make phrases make "cognitive sense" will be so thoroughly internalized that the improviser no longer needs to actively keep them in mind. This internalization cannot be "turned off", and will therefore also influence musical decisions even in the absence of predetermined form and chord changes, as is the case in freeform jazz. My interpretation of Jahari's quote is that he knows very well what sound/feeling he wants to evoke, to the point where he does not need to think about the specifics of how to make it. He just trusts his hands to touch the right notes to make the sound, and they do. I think he says something to that effect at around 9:30. I would also like to add that most of the jazz greats had signature phrases that they repeated many, many times while improvising. In my opinion this does not detract from the quality of the improvisation, it just highlights that even the greatest improvisers of all time relied on muscle memory and learned patterns. Sorry if I come across as harsh or if my wording is confusing, English is not my first language.
amazing to see rob continuing to get on with his youtube career despite the adversity he’s facing. i wish you the best man we’re all here to support you
This has turned into Mister Rogers for music dorks and I am here for it. Like if all this channel ever does is show me how much musicians of all stripes fall in love with what they do, I’m here for it
Some of this reminds me of something Victor Wooten said: "If you hit a wrong note, you're only a half step from hitting the right note. People respond to the movement, not the key, so if you can move the wrong note to a note in key and keep the time, it'll sound good." Loosely paraphrased, but the point stands.
@@lloydgushNo? It's about playing with confidence. If you clam it up usually it screws with your timing and your flow. So, if you screw up, twist into something right. Because it'll sound a whole lot better
@predeterminedmeat5024 it's not simply about "claiming" with confidence, you need to know a lot of rhytimc, harmonic, melodic and cadance exits, and then execute an avaliable one well.
Yeah, I mean, those "playing by feel" is coming from you just know everything to the heart after yeeaarrs of practise and didn't have to think about it anymore. At that point it just come out naturally.
I was already enthralled completely, but then mom came in with the saxophone and I was done for. Watching them flow effortlessly back and forth was absolutely breathtaking!
I love that Rob instinctually recognized the concept of the similarities between language and improvisation, the difference between a prepared speech and a conversation. It's why we often talk about group improvisation being a conversation between instruments, and the concept of "fluency" with an instrument. I'm fluent in percussion, I can just "talk", however or whatever I like, I can't do that with piano even if I can speak a lot of the "language."
What I love: Rob is a true music aficionado - and it is clear he is feeling the vibe of great musicians improvising. And how cool to see mum and son having fun.
I'm slowly developing a new found appreciation for freeform jazz. Typically I listen to music from an engineer standpoint and try to pick apart structure, tempo, key, mode, ect. and since all of that is constantly changing, it seems to let me disengage from that mentality and just enjoy the emotion. I'm a metal head at heart but I found Adam Neely's channel a while back (specifically the "Band Practice" videos) and I was blown away by the musicianship. Seeing what Jahari (and his talented mother) are able to do just increases that appreciation.
8:40 Fav part of this vid. Been following this guy online for a few years. I once said that I thought Quennel Gaskin was the free musician-no real limitations just able to express accordingly. Unfortunately he recently passed. I see this kid as that kind of musician. Literally feels like he has no limitations. You feel the genius when he plays.
Sonny Sharrock is the artist that got me into jazz / bop music big time. His ‘91 album “Ask the Ages” is so underrated as far as guitar based jazz music goes
As a classically trained musician starting college in a few days, this video has filled me with a renewed love for music. I've been playing violin for 8 years now, yet I feel is though I've experienced music for the first time again. I feel inspired, refreshed, and my perspective has been broadened by leaps and bounds. To play by feeling is to play with soul. It's why we do what we do. Thank you.
I think it's important to point out as much as it seems like Jahari is playing like he can just do it naturally, It does stem from man years or study and practice and that major foundation is what gives the ability to freeflow and freeform when you play. As well he knows his instrument very well and from there he can just express what he feels and thinks, It's so beautiful and I strive each day to be more like Jahari.
I wish i had this dude as a neighbour, just hearing some beautful tunes through the wall and bringing some coffee and cakes through to be in the front row. Elite maneuvers from all involved ❤
as someone fighting with depression for years now, mostly pill-less, jazz and freeform especially helped me form some really healthy perspectives about myself and the world. kinda makes the bitterness of life a bit more sweet to swallow.
Anyone can get lost in the sauce. This man has the special ability to not only get lost in the sauce, but take everyone else within listening distance down into the sauce with him. I'm making the EXACT same face Rob is. Even the producer in the back has fallen victim to this man's playing! It feels sacrilegious to even think when this man is near a set of ivories!!
So cool to find other pianists that play in this "manifested" free-form style. Glad I'm not alone! For me, there is no greater feeling then sitting down to play and not knowing what you're about to play, but just letting it flow out of you...
Jahari + Momma are AMAZING, this episode felt like Peace and Love on planet Earth...when Rob came in with guitar it was giving Weather Report it was giving King Crimson. Awesome to see both ends of music showcased on the channel from the technical stuff to stuff like this that is pure emotion and vibes.
dude this is one of the most impactful vids ive seen on this channel, it just was so inspiring. when he said it's not about the theory i resonated with that, it made me really want to just get to know my instrument myself without getting stuck in a box of rules
Hearing Jahari explain about there being no wrong notes reminds me of Victor Wooten referring to there being no wrong notes it's just how you use them within the context of the song.
You can feel he is talking with his piano ... The way he moves his head ... He is feeling it and just expresses it with his fingers. Even when Rob's playing, you can tell he doesn't just hear notes. Just so impressive ... Also 3:52 love how he catches this small accent and just plays it. Pure Jazz Magic happening there
9:03 ok but this entire part of the Spacy/Gentle Midnight Sonata had me CAPTIVATED listening to Jahari reaffirmed why myth would say musicians could entrance divinity man
Wow this man plays so well. I do this to some extent, but it really takes YEARS of practice to make it look this effortless. Thank you so much for making these videos.
Dang it, Rob is Killing it :) Like seriously, there was a Jazz master hidden away there ... I don't know about jazz?? Sounds like jazz was hiding under those fingernails just waiting to pound on some keys and tap on strings like a maniac Hopefully it'll recharge and be unleashed ... Next October!! BTW I really feel bad about how hard his last experience was, but the irony is his lack of inspiration made him record some of the most inspired and memorable songs ever. Now with him on the driver's seat, I think he'll also make great music but enjoy it just as much as his audience.
I'm sure you'll never see this Rob, but thank you for not only sharing your diagnosis with us but also showing us you can continue on. Your video caused me to realize that a lot of what you described were things I was also experiencing and it inspired me to talk to a professional about it...and it turns out I also had BP1. You sharing your struggles made me feel properly seen for the first time in my entire life and this week I started medication. I'm still not balanced out, but you may have helped me more than you'll ever know.
I've only watched 40 seconds of this video and that was amazing. I think I had some negative preconceived notions about what "freeform jazz" was. If this is it then I'm in!
This is genuinely the most excited I've ever been about something i dont understand AT ALL. The only other time i've felt this weird sensation was listening to Jacob Collier improvising harmonies. Jahari is a BEAST!
Probably one of the most enjoyable shows I have seen in a while. There SERIOUSLY needs to be MORE of this. It was obvious you were having fun and learning things and so were we... what could be more important in life?
That collaboration part of jazz is what I find the most enjoyable. Not just one or two people, but say, four guitarists on stage. They start a song and by just looking at each other go off on a massive tangent. Together. And then look at each other again and get back to the song on the exact same spot.
I am also Type 1 Bipolar. Fortunately for me, when I had my first break it wasn’t in front of millions of people. I was able to take a few years off from work and away from people. This will be the fight of your life, DON’T GIVE UP!! ✝️
So much to learn from this video. I’m gonna save this to watch later if lose my love for music. I’m going back here. Philosophy and the essence of music is found here!!
I love seeing someone this talented and having so much fun. I've worked with some really talented people in my local scene and they just suck the fun out of music.
God I’d love a podcast of rob talking to these people about music for like 45 minutes or an hour at a time. I feel like rob asks such amazing questions and it’s a shame we only get about 15-20 minutes to listen to them chat.
Wow ! Jahari Stampley is really speaking music ! That's always good to . Thank you Rob for this super cool video. A Djazz Jam Session would be incredible ! :D
My dad got me into music around the age of 8 to now when i am 15 and hes told me so much about focusing more on exploring freedom and understanding of music, not to stick to on genre and be creative. I've also been told by so many musicians commonly at this point that "jazz artists" are the best artists, ive always tried to dispute it but how can you with people like this, he playing stuff that would take me days to learn in seconds and MAKING IT UP IN HIS HEAD truly incredible musician ship what an absolute wonder.
This is the kind of stuff that got me into jazz as a young 13 yo guitar player. Back then my only exposure to jazz it was Friday and Saturday night jazz programming on my local public radio station. It was classical the rest of the time. They canceled all of the jazz programming decades ago, though. Mostly political BS or shows injected with it and some classical music at night.
I was able to spend a few hours with Jahari and the rest of the band after the Stanley Clarke show-he didn’t play with his mom but our conversations inspired me like crazy!!
YEAH!!! GET IT MOM!!! Grammy nominated and you could tell she was trying to be humble and not take the spotlight from her son. Very heartwarming.
I noticed that too. Great mom!
Yeah you know she doesn't have anything to prove.
yea she just played something simple he could jam over. she knew what she was doing
I'm going to go listen to her albums! ❤
Future Grammy award winning mother son duo?
Honored to be a part 🙌🏿❤️ but the real questions:
is this a sign for DJazz 2?
is this a sign for a guitar & piano duo show in the future? 👀
Such an amazing time to play with you Jahari!
And Djazz 2…
With your piano on it…
Hmm…
Not a bad idea…
Waiting for the full Djazz album
All the jams in this video were so good. Please more of that.
Jahari Stampley.... First official guest on Sonic Boom?
Just sayin...
@@robscallon Do it!
Mom enters, improvises a song. Refuses to explain. Leaves.
"I'm just trusting my hands to touch notes" - that's the most JAZZ thing I've ever heard
Literal jazz hands
It's not. Ideally you should be able to sing your line before you play it. And it's not particular to jazz, I can't think of a single genre of music aside from really experimental types of noise music where you'd value playing through your muscular reflexes and habits over playing something that makes cognitive sense. The great, famous jazz players all played very in a thought out, intelligent way. It's much harder than playing as fast, as many notes as you can, while trusting that staying in key and going through patterns you're used to will make it sound good.
I'll probably get shit for saying this because you'll think I'm attacking this guy but I'm not. What I'm describing as ideal is hard to do. I'm perfectly incapable of it, and I'm sure he's better at it (i.e. he can do complex, interesting stuff in a thought out, conscious manner) than I am. But I think this video is giving people the wrong idea about what a good improvisation should be. It's not about your hands, you're only training so they can follow your mind.
@@spiritnone2818 Agreed
This guy has the coolest mom. I said it last time I saw him and I am saying it again. Talent for improv has more to do with mom than any other factor.
@@spiritnone2818 You make good points, but ultimately I have to disagree. While the jazz greats definitely were intelligent, they were not intellectualizing. Jazz improvisation is a fundamentally intuitive and emotionally-driven process; mastery of technique and theoretical concepts is simply the means to achieve fluidity of emotional expression within the boundaries of the specific musical context (the form and chord progression).
With sufficient mastery, the theoretical concepts that make phrases make "cognitive sense" will be so thoroughly internalized that the improviser no longer needs to actively keep them in mind.
This internalization cannot be "turned off", and will therefore also influence musical decisions even in the absence of predetermined form and chord changes, as is the case in freeform jazz.
My interpretation of Jahari's quote is that he knows very well what sound/feeling he wants to evoke, to the point where he does not need to think about the specifics of how to make it. He just trusts his hands to touch the right notes to make the sound, and they do. I think he says something to that effect at around 9:30.
I would also like to add that most of the jazz greats had signature phrases that they repeated many, many times while improvising. In my opinion this does not detract from the quality of the improvisation, it just highlights that even the greatest improvisers of all time relied on muscle memory and learned patterns.
Sorry if I come across as harsh or if my wording is confusing, English is not my first language.
amazing to see rob continuing to get on with his youtube career despite the adversity he’s facing. i wish you the best man we’re all here to support you
Improvising is my meditation. No wonder Rob seems so thrilled.
I'm out of the loop.. what's going on with him?
Which is hard, depression ruined my music career in 5 years
@@Sharklops He uploaded a video talking about his health issues 4 weeks ago on this channel. He explains everything there
@@Sharklops Watch vid from four weeks ago. Found out he was bipolar the hard way
Damn, not even thirty seconds in and you know this guy can _Jazz._
He's jazzing alright. All up and down those piano buttons.
Yeah, even if you haven't read the video title ;)
bro i see you on all the music i like
@@teagsz to which bro are you referring, because there's two of us ;)
This has turned into Mister Rogers for music dorks and I am here for it. Like if all this channel ever does is show me how much musicians of all stripes fall in love with what they do, I’m here for it
You’re not wrong.
If you like that I also wanna recommend Ben Maton, the Salisbury Organist on RUclips. He has a similar vibe.
Some of this reminds me of something Victor Wooten said: "If you hit a wrong note, you're only a half step from hitting the right note. People respond to the movement, not the key, so if you can move the wrong note to a note in key and keep the time, it'll sound good." Loosely paraphrased, but the point stands.
"If you know everything and can do anything then you can never make a mistake" basically.
@@lloydgushNo? It's about playing with confidence. If you clam it up usually it screws with your timing and your flow. So, if you screw up, twist into something right. Because it'll sound a whole lot better
@predeterminedmeat5024 it's not simply about "claiming" with confidence, you need to know a lot of rhytimc, harmonic, melodic and cadance exits, and then execute an avaliable one well.
Yeah, I mean, those "playing by feel" is coming from you just know everything to the heart after yeeaarrs of practise and didn't have to think about it anymore. At that point it just come out naturally.
When I hit a wrong note, I make sure to repeat it. 😁
darn the saxophone and piano duo moment, that's great, making music together is such a great way to bond, and growing up with that? amazing
Yeah jamming in person is something else special. A couple weeks ago I got to play sax while a partner played bass and it was magical!
That little lead-up run he does at around 0:27, OMG so good!
Very soulful. Had to run it back a few times.
Eventually we need a symphony of every Musician you’ve worked with in these types of videos
that would be insane!!
Cringe
That would be impossible, do it Rob
@@thegoodguy44more like thebadguy44
Gonna be a challenge to get all the churches and tower bells all together in the same studio
I could listen to Jahari improv for hours
The video gives the vibe that Rob DID listen to him for hours, not that I blame him, shit slaps in a very unique way.
10 solid minutes of Rob being so amazed he cant stop saying "and now do this". incredible
I was already enthralled completely, but then mom came in with the saxophone and I was done for. Watching them flow effortlessly back and forth was absolutely breathtaking!
Dude that section where he was playing with his mom was absolutely magical, that was insanely impressive I’m mind blown
I love that Rob instinctually recognized the concept of the similarities between language and improvisation, the difference between a prepared speech and a conversation. It's why we often talk about group improvisation being a conversation between instruments, and the concept of "fluency" with an instrument. I'm fluent in percussion, I can just "talk", however or whatever I like, I can't do that with piano even if I can speak a lot of the "language."
Tbh I could just watch 3 hours of "play this song but make it jazzy and sad, now take this song and make it jazzy and happy"
Genuinely the most talented musician I've ever heard
What I love: Rob is a true music aficionado - and it is clear he is feeling the vibe of great musicians improvising. And how cool to see mum and son having fun.
He's learnin Jazz, boys
TIME FOR A SECOND DJAZZ
I'm slowly developing a new found appreciation for freeform jazz. Typically I listen to music from an engineer standpoint and try to pick apart structure, tempo, key, mode, ect. and since all of that is constantly changing, it seems to let me disengage from that mentality and just enjoy the emotion. I'm a metal head at heart but I found Adam Neely's channel a while back (specifically the "Band Practice" videos) and I was blown away by the musicianship. Seeing what Jahari (and his talented mother) are able to do just increases that appreciation.
Metal to Jazz is the natural Evolution...Mark my words
Try 70s fusion.
Rob Scallon blows me away as a muscian. So whenever I get to see someone that blows HIM away, I am in absolute and utter awe.
8:40
Fav part of this vid. Been following this guy online for a few years. I once said that I thought Quennel Gaskin was the free musician-no real limitations just able to express accordingly. Unfortunately he recently passed. I see this kid as that kind of musician. Literally feels like he has no limitations. You feel the genius when he plays.
13:55 new Plini single going crazy
Lmao
And then it gets to Animals As Leaders thumpa thumpa action.
The piano itself already sounds like something tosin would play lol @@trebmaster
Sonny Sharrock is the artist that got me into jazz / bop music big time. His ‘91 album “Ask the Ages” is so underrated as far as guitar based jazz music goes
Hell yeah that record is killin
As a classically trained musician starting college in a few days, this video has filled me with a renewed love for music. I've been playing violin for 8 years now, yet I feel is though I've experienced music for the first time again. I feel inspired, refreshed, and my perspective has been broadened by leaps and bounds. To play by feeling is to play with soul. It's why we do what we do. Thank you.
Idk why but when his mom came out and started playing with him it made me cry a little
I think it's important to point out as much as it seems like Jahari is playing like he can just do it naturally, It does stem from man years or study and practice and that major foundation is what gives the ability to freeflow and freeform when you play. As well he knows his instrument very well and from there he can just express what he feels and thinks, It's so beautiful and I strive each day to be more like Jahari.
This is so sick. It was so cool when Rob randomly found out Jahari's mom is a Grammy nominated musician lol
The mom and son playing is so pure and wholesome!
Rob just chilling in the back.
This entire comment section is so wholesome and I love it ❤
I've got goosebumps and I'm only at 4 minutes! WOW!
The piano in this video is unbelievable, jahari is a wizard
The percussive guitar & piano mix was insaaaane
I played piano from 4-14 but since then have played guitar for the past 14 years. Honestly.. after this I’m buying one again. Absolutely incredible.
that improvised jam with his mom literally just brought me to tears. I can just FEEL the soul to it
This entire video had me in awe
I wish i had this dude as a neighbour, just hearing some beautful tunes through the wall and bringing some coffee and cakes through to be in the front row. Elite maneuvers from all involved ❤
as someone fighting with depression for years now, mostly pill-less, jazz and freeform especially helped me form some really healthy perspectives about myself and the world. kinda makes the bitterness of life a bit more sweet to swallow.
Im mainly a metal musician but freeform playing like this is mindblowing, insanely taleted family
I never liked jazz until now. I thought it sounded messy. I get it now. That was beautiful.
This guy and his mom definitely deserve more praise and attention! What amazing music and talent!!!
Anyone can get lost in the sauce. This man has the special ability to not only get lost in the sauce, but take everyone else within listening distance down into the sauce with him. I'm making the EXACT same face Rob is. Even the producer in the back has fallen victim to this man's playing! It feels sacrilegious to even think when this man is near a set of ivories!!
Jahari talks so unbelievably chilled out. I feel free and safe just *listening* to them talk like they are...
So cool to find other pianists that play in this "manifested" free-form style. Glad I'm not alone! For me, there is no greater feeling then sitting down to play and not knowing what you're about to play, but just letting it flow out of you...
I've never been much of a jazz fan, but I could listen to this man all day!
Im listening to this with headphones and get goosebumps continuously. Crazy good
Jahari + Momma are AMAZING, this episode felt like Peace and Love on planet Earth...when Rob came in with guitar it was giving Weather Report it was giving King Crimson. Awesome to see both ends of music showcased on the channel from the technical stuff to stuff like this that is pure emotion and vibes.
He is simply exceptional ❤
dude this is one of the most impactful vids ive seen on this channel, it just was so inspiring. when he said it's not about the theory i resonated with that, it made me really want to just get to know my instrument myself without getting stuck in a box of rules
The synchronized "woo" and "wow" at 4:22 😂🔥
Hearing Jahari explain about there being no wrong notes reminds me of Victor Wooten referring to there being no wrong notes it's just how you use them within the context of the song.
This is what I come to youtube for. People with a deep appreciation of a given topic sharing that love with others.
You can feel he is talking with his piano ... The way he moves his head ... He is feeling it and just expresses it with his fingers. Even when Rob's playing, you can tell he doesn't just hear notes. Just so impressive ...
Also 3:52 love how he catches this small accent and just plays it. Pure Jazz Magic happening there
This guy is my spirit animal! Freeform jazz piano is how my soul speaks.
9:03 ok but this entire part of the Spacy/Gentle Midnight Sonata had me CAPTIVATED
listening to Jahari reaffirmed why myth would say musicians could entrance divinity man
Thank you Rob. I'm going through a really harsh time and your video reminded me thar there's still beauty and joy in the world. Thank you very much.
It's adorable watching Jahari be so starstruck given how incredible he is. Already a Chicago legend at such a young age, yet so humble
Wow this man plays so well. I do this to some extent, but it really takes YEARS of practice to make it look this effortless. Thank you so much for making these videos.
Dang it, Rob is Killing it :)
Like seriously, there was a Jazz master hidden away there ... I don't know about jazz?? Sounds like jazz was hiding under those fingernails just waiting to pound on some keys and tap on strings like a maniac
Hopefully it'll recharge and be unleashed ... Next October!!
BTW I really feel bad about how hard his last experience was, but the irony is his lack of inspiration made him record some of the most inspired and memorable songs ever. Now with him on the driver's seat, I think he'll also make great music but enjoy it just as much as his audience.
I woulda been losing my shit when mama came on that music being performed is MARVELOUS. An honor to have it performed in front of you so well.
I'm sure you'll never see this Rob, but thank you for not only sharing your diagnosis with us but also showing us you can continue on. Your video caused me to realize that a lot of what you described were things I was also experiencing and it inspired me to talk to a professional about it...and it turns out I also had BP1. You sharing your struggles made me feel properly seen for the first time in my entire life and this week I started medication. I'm still not balanced out, but you may have helped me more than you'll ever know.
🙏
I like how he uses the word "template" instead of "pattern"; it's more open and more accurate.
I've only watched 40 seconds of this video and that was amazing. I think I had some negative preconceived notions about what "freeform jazz" was. If this is it then I'm in!
13:53 and now we have "an evening with rob scallon and jahari Stampley" like jordan rudess and john petrucci
Some of the melodies right in the beginning make me think of the Baths song No Past Lives.
One of those videos I just didn't want to end. I could listen to this all day. Well done gentlemen
This is genuinely the most excited I've ever been about something i dont understand AT ALL.
The only other time i've felt this weird sensation was listening to Jacob Collier improvising harmonies.
Jahari is a BEAST!
The intro sounds like something you would hear on a nintendo switch game🔥🔥🔥🔥
I resonate very well with what the gentlemen is doing.
For some reason (while not even liking most Jazz) I feel like I needed this today. Thanks for the video, it was inspiring!
Love you, Rob. Wishing you peace and good health!
Probably one of the most enjoyable shows I have seen in a while. There SERIOUSLY needs to be MORE of this. It was obvious you were having fun and learning things and so were we... what could be more important in life?
gods i can listen to him jamming with his mom for hours. Jazz isnt my cup of tea but this is magical
Turns out I'm a grown up because I enjoyed every second of this.
That collaboration part of jazz is what I find the most enjoyable. Not just one or two people, but say, four guitarists on stage. They start a song and by just looking at each other go off on a massive tangent. Together. And then look at each other again and get back to the song on the exact same spot.
I am also Type 1 Bipolar. Fortunately for me, when I had my first break it wasn’t in front of millions of people. I was able to take a few years off from work and away from people.
This will be the fight of your life, DON’T GIVE UP!! ✝️
Not me tearing up at the mother - son duet!! That was one of the warmest ways to start a day, and watch that unfold.
this guy is so incredibly talented and seems so humble about it all too, top tier human being right here
So much to learn from this video. I’m gonna save this to watch later if lose my love for music. I’m going back here. Philosophy and the essence of music is found here!!
I love seeing someone this talented and having so much fun. I've worked with some really talented people in my local scene and they just suck the fun out of music.
God I’d love a podcast of rob talking to these people about music for like 45 minutes or an hour at a time. I feel like rob asks such amazing questions and it’s a shame we only get about 15-20 minutes to listen to them chat.
Yes! This hits the spot man exactly on the point
Mind blowing!
Wow ! Jahari Stampley is really speaking music !
That's always good to .
Thank you Rob for this super cool video. A Djazz Jam Session would be incredible ! :D
Magical moments made musically. I'm speechless thst was fantastic thank you Rob and Jahari.
This man got sucha calm voice
This guy is on another level
happiest man I've ever seen yet
My dad got me into music around the age of 8 to now when i am 15 and hes told me so much about focusing more on exploring freedom and understanding of music, not to stick to on genre and be creative. I've also been told by so many musicians commonly at this point that "jazz artists" are the best artists, ive always tried to dispute it but how can you with people like this, he playing stuff that would take me days to learn in seconds and MAKING IT UP IN HIS HEAD truly incredible musician ship what an absolute wonder.
Awesome!
I'm hearing a lot of Keith Jarret in this playing and could listen for hours
This is the kind of stuff that got me into jazz as a young 13 yo guitar player. Back then my only exposure to jazz it was Friday and Saturday night jazz programming on my local public radio station. It was classical the rest of the time. They canceled all of the jazz programming decades ago, though. Mostly political BS or shows injected with it and some classical music at night.
This is just beautiful… I must learn piano now
This is why I love jazz so much. It's so liberating to just be in a mood and just play whatever you feel
Love how he is practically dancing with the piano when he plays!
YEESSSSSSS @14:00
30yrs+ making fun as well, I love this❤
This is so amazing literally brought tears to my eyes listening to how amazing it is🥺🥺🥺
They really out here playing the jjk soundtrack
I was able to spend a few hours with Jahari and the rest of the band after the Stanley Clarke show-he didn’t play with his mom but our conversations inspired me like crazy!!