Child Prodigy Hears Jon Batiste For The First Time

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @berke2336
    @berke2336 3 месяца назад +4909

    that's not a child, that's a 60 year old jazz legend that squeezed himself into a small boy-sized costume. I'm an instant fan of this kid, he's incredible!

    • @TastemyAtrocity
      @TastemyAtrocity 3 месяца назад +75

      Right? Can’t fool us, RUclips!

    • @cooldebt
      @cooldebt 3 месяца назад +24

      First Joey Alexander and now Jude Keyz, these prodigies are getting younger and younger 😅

    • @MbuchiMainaOfficial
      @MbuchiMainaOfficial 3 месяца назад +3

      😂😂

    • @SamIAm-kz4hg
      @SamIAm-kz4hg 3 месяца назад +11

      He's pretty good. But not nearly as good as a professional. It's basic blues, and his playing is stilted and immature. But good for his age.

    • @Okillydokilly69
      @Okillydokilly69 3 месяца назад +33

      @@SamIAm-kz4hghater

  • @musicotensai
    @musicotensai 3 месяца назад +3080

    His laugh is the best. Pure joy.

    • @PianoteOfficial
      @PianoteOfficial  3 месяца назад +119

      Jude’s laughing compilation at the end of the video is the best!

    • @RobWence
      @RobWence 3 месяца назад +3

      @@PianoteOfficial AH Ha!

    • @seankimberley9671
      @seankimberley9671 3 месяца назад +13

      Old soul laugh.

    • @IceCommander1111
      @IceCommander1111 3 месяца назад +11

      Ikr. I can live my whole life just listening to him laugh and play the piano. I hope nothing will ever change him on the way to adulthood.

    • @TheGillrilla
      @TheGillrilla 3 месяца назад +6

      I'm gonna record his laugh as my ringtone haha!

  • @richpence
    @richpence 2 месяца назад +1954

    What he actually said in the intro: "I'm Jude Kofie, I'm 12 years old, and I've been playing the keyboard almost 40 years now"

    • @Michael_Schm
      @Michael_Schm Месяц назад +42

      Yep - checks out.

    • @64bills7
      @64bills7 Месяц назад +17

      😂😂😂

    • @SharonfromTexas
      @SharonfromTexas Месяц назад +29

      He said 4 years actually!

    • @DrTHC
      @DrTHC Месяц назад +50

      "been playing since my past life"... That's what I heard. Lol

    • @HookemPNW
      @HookemPNW Месяц назад +5

      He said that in awkwafina’s voice

  • @Srscoleman
    @Srscoleman 2 месяца назад +760

    I would love to see him with Jon Baptiste

    • @tedpreston4155
      @tedpreston4155 2 месяца назад +20

      That's the same thought that went through my mind! I haven't bought an album for years, but I'd buy that one!

    • @jerrihadding2534
      @jerrihadding2534 Месяц назад +45

      I am convinced that Jon Baptiste would be honored to play with this miraculous young man! 🫶❤️💥

    • @gavinschwartz5677
      @gavinschwartz5677 Месяц назад +5

      Oh hell yea!

    • @joanneweiss3864
      @joanneweiss3864 Месяц назад +13

      Jon Batiste has followed Jude"Keyz" socials since Kelly Clarkson introduced him to the world on her show awhile ago! Jude was mentored by Kelly's musical director and Google concerts he's played with celebrities, like Cissy Houston RIP😢

    • @robertTUBEbrazeau
      @robertTUBEbrazeau Месяц назад +23

      he’s a little like Jon Baptist.. polite, happy, super talented, awesome vibe, and mischievous !

  • @amisco333
    @amisco333 15 дней назад +36

    Just seeing his son so full of life almost brings the Dad to tears.

  • @juniourst3ven596
    @juniourst3ven596 3 месяца назад +1613

    It's hard to believe that this kid has only 4 years of piano playing experience
    He's amazing

    • @thefiftyyearoldfourtwentyg7377
      @thefiftyyearoldfourtwentyg7377 3 месяца назад +57

      I am a firm believer that some humans are born with Music in their soul
      Prince Michael Jackson & so many others were BORN to play Music

    • @Xfactor444-x4n
      @Xfactor444-x4n 3 месяца назад +12

      ​@@thefiftyyearoldfourtwentyg7377agree. Prince started playing at 3 and mj was in diapers when he started showing musical ability. It's amazing. It's not just with music. Some people are just born to do certain things. Michael jordan is the only person in his family that is tall. He's 6'6 and everyone else is 6ft or under. He was born to play basketball.

    • @ramonaschuler4134
      @ramonaschuler4134 3 месяца назад +1

      He has a form of autism and he's SO gifted. He doesn't read music.

    • @paulinesims8652
      @paulinesims8652 3 месяца назад +9

      He said he's been playing for 4 years. 8+4=12. He started playing when he was 8; when the feeding tube was removed.

    • @juniourst3ven596
      @juniourst3ven596 3 месяца назад +1

      @@paulinesims8652 I put 4 years 😊

  • @dylanakent
    @dylanakent 3 месяца назад +1303

    This is an old time, reincarnated 1930s jazz piano player who came back to punk everyone. Listen to him talk. His polite expressions and that LAUGH is the giveaway - he comes from another age! This is an old soul having a go of it! 😅😅😅🎹

    • @martymarl4602
      @martymarl4602 3 месяца назад +36

      yeah that laugh hit different FR

    • @johale6791
      @johale6791 3 месяца назад +17

      Frightening😂 but cool But frightening

    • @theRevVA32
      @theRevVA32 2 месяца назад +33

      I almost non jokingly got that feeling of woah this is wild made me think of stories ive seen of children having vivid memories of events and people that could be fact checked and things like that around the whole reincarnation thing. More likely than not he's just got some incredible mental gifts. Still the older I get the more I wonder about things less scientific.

    • @ohsocalypso
      @ohsocalypso 2 месяца назад +2

      Facts

    • @yabobayo5787
      @yabobayo5787 2 месяца назад +13

      This is why I believe we reincarnate. Wild

  • @jasmelig5659
    @jasmelig5659 3 месяца назад +1029

    This kid is an old soul, the way he talks and behaves. Wow

    • @selmatheus
      @selmatheus 3 месяца назад +4

      Pensei a mesma coisa! É uma benção de inteligência! ❤❤😂

    • @alessandroazzurro
      @alessandroazzurro 3 месяца назад +4

      miles...

    • @RonaldFrey-w7m
      @RonaldFrey-w7m 2 месяца назад +4

      OSCAR PETERSON CANT YOU HEAR IT ?

    • @Seikushim0
      @Seikushim0 Месяц назад +1

      wait...hear me out. didn't he got a hear transplant? I...huh

    • @julielong8714
      @julielong8714 Месяц назад

      @@Seikushim0🤔 I think it was just a valve repair

  • @TheLaughingLion
    @TheLaughingLion 26 дней назад +51

    This kid's laugh is the BEST 😅😅 God bless his parents for creating this miracle child 🎶🎵🎵

    • @LichtAnker.
      @LichtAnker. 16 дней назад

      They just gave him a good home in this world, God created him and then he created himself through many incarnations.
      🙂💕☀️

  • @Funknfritter
    @Funknfritter 2 месяца назад +120

    child prodigy jamming to the music of another child prodigy (grown). Awesome. I like this kid's energy too, very positive.

    • @Renaissance_us
      @Renaissance_us 19 часов назад

      I just watched this kid. Now, feeling a Tru new blessing just entered my life and soul. I will keep him as referrence!

  • @idavid23
    @idavid23 3 месяца назад +1361

    I am pianist. The first time I heard him he blows my mind. Its a joke that a kid 3 o 4 years younger than now could feel jazz tensions like that. It is magic becouse the brain needs to grow for process that type of information. Its high level harmony. Sorry for my english. I am fron spain. He will be a legend for sure.

    • @universalman5861
      @universalman5861 3 месяца назад +48

      Not necessarily. He certainly has the ABILITY to be a legend. But although the stuff he is playing is virtuoso level it is nothing ground breaking. As it stands he is playing in the style of Oscar Peterson. Will he break new ground or will he just fall within a bracket? What passes for brilliance at 12 becomes pretty ordinary at 24. Not to mention a higher risk probability of being burnout at covering so much ground at such a young age.

    • @user-tk5xn7qd8t
      @user-tk5xn7qd8t 3 месяца назад +55

      Sir until you told us that your English was not good, i'd have never known. You wrote really well.

    • @SuperBroncosguy
      @SuperBroncosguy 3 месяца назад +17

      I know folks here is the U.S. that write waaay worse. Me for example.

    • @chastiana
      @chastiana 3 месяца назад

      Hater for no reason ​@@universalman5861

    • @erich1995
      @erich1995 3 месяца назад +5

      And he said it was a “simple” song

  • @ycombine1053
    @ycombine1053 3 месяца назад +512

    What a gift for his parents. To struggle for so many years in and out of hospitals, not knowing what would become of your child. To find out that he not only will live, but will undoubtely live an extradorinary life.

    • @arvink8460
      @arvink8460 2 месяца назад +9

      ❤❤

    • @SibusisoMoyo
      @SibusisoMoyo Месяц назад +1

      ❤❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @bev3229
      @bev3229 Месяц назад +3

      Amen. Thank God for the blessings!💪🏾🙏🏿❤️

    • @robertsmith2944
      @robertsmith2944 Месяц назад +3

      This is a gift given with the grace of God ,we heard and saw this miracle in Blind Tom .

    • @LeetTron5000
      @LeetTron5000 21 день назад

      @@robertsmith2944 is it also gods grace on all the cases where the kids just die instead? god isnt real.

  • @mukahispahani
    @mukahispahani 3 месяца назад +684

    Wow. He’s not only a great pianist but also exudes confidence, speaks with a maturity beyond his years, and possesses better interpersonal skills than most adults I know.

    • @cienciadedados
      @cienciadedados 3 месяца назад +11

      Very true. Genius stuff.

    • @kentabenno
      @kentabenno 3 месяца назад +16

      his entire demeanor is like a cartoon wise turtle and I love that

    • @larrynelson4909
      @larrynelson4909 2 месяца назад +3

      That's not confidence it's arrogance

    • @jimmyconway8025
      @jimmyconway8025 18 дней назад

      Stylish dresses too!

    • @adamplentl5588
      @adamplentl5588 День назад

      Wouldn't you be? ​@@larrynelson4909

  • @ExcenGaming
    @ExcenGaming Месяц назад +78

    Only 4 years. Only 12 years old. Nowhere close his peak. Sooooo many years left to become one of the best there ever was.
    Shine bright, Jude.

  • @HalleniumGaming
    @HalleniumGaming Месяц назад +234

    My wife myself and my son all were born with congenital heart defects and seeing this kid succeed makes me so happy as a dad and a jazz musician ❤

    • @melaniemansfield3319
      @melaniemansfield3319 24 дня назад

      With this inherited disease, why did you breed either one of you should not have bread to make a child results of course the child wound up with this disease why did you do this? In the case of Jude he was a preemie. You have no excuse. We breed our animals with for more knowledge and breeding the best of the best. You should have been both sterilized.

  • @murup4R4
    @murup4R4 3 месяца назад +468

    Imagine all the music he hasn't heard, not influencing his style at all and he is just drawing from pure creativity. Wow.

    • @rogerroger4816
      @rogerroger4816 3 месяца назад +6

      I think that he already listened to more music than you'll ever do

    • @Sir_P
      @Sir_P 3 месяца назад +16

      @@rogerroger4816not necessarily, if you’ve ever met a player with perfect pitch? They don’t necessarily need to listen to crazy amounts, their understanding of sound is nearly otherworldly, he just got gifted his first proper piano about a year just over or so ago, I don’t even think his Dad is particularly musical, he was just figuring stuff out off the cuff

    • @7ucky0ne
      @7ucky0ne 3 месяца назад +19

      ​@@rogerroger4816 I don’t want to imagine how wretched your life must be to read this comment and feel the need to enforce your personal understanding of positivity to the point where you had to type that out.

    • @rr.studios
      @rr.studios 2 месяца назад +3

      Your understanding of the human mind is fundamentally flawed. We dont create from nothing. Thats impossible. Just because you can't see the origin doesnt mean it doesnt exist. ​@@Sir_P

    • @DanKaschel
      @DanKaschel Месяц назад +4

      This has all the hallmarks of someone who has listened extensively to all the jazz greats. He didn't magically know the chords from the bass line, he just recognized what any remotely experienced pianist would recognize -- a standard blues progression.
      That doesn't diminish his ability or how impressive he is, but it's impossible to listen to him and not hear his influences.

  • @petersmith5886
    @petersmith5886 3 месяца назад +221

    That laugh is the cherry on top. This kid is a gift to us all

  • @XSNForte
    @XSNForte 3 месяца назад +603

    "Pretty impressive" is underselling that skill. It is insane skill.

  • @jerrynkumu
    @jerrynkumu Месяц назад +64

    This is no kid. This man keeps coming back in the living world to bless us with piano music.

  • @ekowcrent1246
    @ekowcrent1246 2 месяца назад +165

    Jude’s making Ghana proud 🇬🇭

    • @nanaagyemang7911
      @nanaagyemang7911 2 месяца назад +3

      Fr

    • @ChadPayne1
      @ChadPayne1 2 месяца назад

      Notice when they do something cool. People point out exactly where the kid is from. But they say Black Americans 🇺🇸 are creating division because we claim we’re different from all other so called blacks 😂😂🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @nickcarroll8565
      @nickcarroll8565 2 месяца назад +29

      He’s Ghana make everyone proud 😁

    • @ekowcrent1246
      @ekowcrent1246 2 месяца назад +8

      @@nickcarroll8565nice pun there 😂😂

    • @highlifeking1
      @highlifeking1 Месяц назад

      He wouldn’t survive if he was born in Korle bu though🤷🏿‍♂️. We don’t deserve him.

  • @kemigishadoreen1306
    @kemigishadoreen1306 3 месяца назад +200

    His laugh followed by “allrrrriiiight!!!!” Bless his heart! Such Talent!

  • @Nyameyie-4523
    @Nyameyie-4523 3 месяца назад +250

    Big shout-out to those doctors and nurses. Because if this child didn't survive we will have lost such a great talent. And a big respect to his dad for always been there for him❤❤❤ much love.

  • @alexandratauhid7458
    @alexandratauhid7458 3 месяца назад +135

    The Jude x Jon real life meet up is going to be a ball of positive joy!

    • @hammockmonk
      @hammockmonk Месяц назад +4

      What a collab that would be 🎉

    • @redhairgrneyes
      @redhairgrneyes 27 дней назад +3

      The universe can't handle 2 such positive forces colliding...it would result in an explosion of rainbows and sunshine and music. 😂

    • @adamplentl5588
      @adamplentl5588 День назад

      I would weep.

  • @collinsenoma3670
    @collinsenoma3670 Месяц назад +65

    This Kid was born with God-given natural talent.❤

  • @coltoncooper1275
    @coltoncooper1275 Месяц назад +24

    When he said nobody taught him how to play and he just sat at the keys… and you know! That made me so emotional. His talent is amazing and he’s such a great young man.

  • @chrisparti
    @chrisparti 3 месяца назад +158

    His improvise playing is littered with 'expensive' chords and notes, that fit together perfectly... I just don't understand how he can do that at 12 with just 4 years playing. It is beyond incredible

    • @Billy-bc8pk
      @Billy-bc8pk Месяц назад +6

      Yeah, neurologically it's impossible to develop that naturally via muscle memory alone.

  • @Nick-72
    @Nick-72 3 месяца назад +420

    12Years Old... Playing The Keyboard from 4years ...how is that possible ... that is a Small Genius Coming from another Galaxy.

    • @utha2665
      @utha2665 3 месяца назад +31

      No, he was playing for 4 years, so he started at 8 years old, even more impressive.

    • @Nick-72
      @Nick-72 3 месяца назад +7

      @@utha2665 yep my "Bad English"... just 4 Years Playing... even i was doing that for 4 years 24/7 probably i was able to reach 10% of his skills...

    • @jeremyrising
      @jeremyrising 3 месяца назад +2

      its wild how when people dedicate themselves to something how good they can become in a relatively short amount of time. I wish more people found a passion and pursued it as relentlessly as this boy does.

    • @dollysinn
      @dollysinn 3 месяца назад +8

      I've been playing for over 20 years and he's already technically better. That gives you perspective as to how advanced and what a genius he is.

    • @Billy-bc8pk
      @Billy-bc8pk Месяц назад +2

      @@jeremyrising Ehh, this is more of a supernatural gift, even practicing four hours a day for three years straight, and I couldn't even attempt to play a percent of that by ear alone without ever having heard the song before at that stage.

  • @ihavenoidea64
    @ihavenoidea64 3 месяца назад +513

    His “woooo”s are pure joy. He’s like y’all hearing what I’m hearing 😂

    • @t.i.m.e2851
      @t.i.m.e2851 2 месяца назад +1

      🙌😁🤌💯🔥💪🙌

    • @emilytaege
      @emilytaege Месяц назад +1

      They do this in Irish music too - sounds like “eeeeee!-yah!” Session and improv is so amazing!

  • @cecilr7986
    @cecilr7986 7 дней назад +5

    What a gift! This kind of talent only comes along once in a lifetime. Wishing you all the best Jude. ❤

  • @Endorsement1
    @Endorsement1 3 месяца назад +398

    You guys don’t understand….the kind of experience you need to have to be this quick and sharp to even know what to play with this song is nothing compared to Jude’s years of experience…Man this is pure talent right here..he’s gifted ❤

    • @JesgateOnDown
      @JesgateOnDown 3 месяца назад

      It's not "experience." Many autistic prodigies are self taught or begin showing an extraordinary aptitude for learning as toddlers. No toddler has "experience." Many autistic people have an infinite ability for pattern recognition. This is why they're able to replicate sounds nearly 'perfectly' as well as other areas of study like math patterns, etc.

    • @bigpoppa44120
      @bigpoppa44120 2 месяца назад +6

      Yes indeed, you’re correct

    • @uncledeadhead3674
      @uncledeadhead3674 2 месяца назад +7

      no, he worked at ut and practiced, its not aguift its just practice, hes been playing for 8 hours a day or more for 8 years now. c since he was 4. thats 28k hours of playing time. mosty oro musicians dont get that much time in ten years.

    • @terejosh13
      @terejosh13 2 месяца назад +8

      ​@uncledeadhead3674 keep that troll energy

    • @LimitLook
      @LimitLook 2 месяца назад +3

      @@uncledeadhead3674 so true! Sometimes i feel the focus on talent diminish the work people like this put into their craft!

  • @MindPopsicle
    @MindPopsicle 3 месяца назад +159

    The amount of fun this kid is having, not to even mention his talent, just made my day

  • @droidgeist
    @droidgeist 3 месяца назад +125

    Not just his playing that's mature - he talks like he's 15-20 years older.
    Amazing kid.

  • @lilymuseic
    @lilymuseic Месяц назад +45

    Life on earth just got a whole lot better❣

  • @AJay-bh4ib
    @AJay-bh4ib День назад +1

    Oh my goodness he’s been here before what ancestral family decided to come back through this young man. He has an old soul. I love his laughter and his voice.

  • @nphil6255
    @nphil6255 3 месяца назад +275

    This kid is special

  • @theeldritchlibrarian
    @theeldritchlibrarian 3 месяца назад +34

    This is the coolest kid ever. Pairing him with Jon Batiste (also a certifiable genius) was inspired.

  • @paulg5220
    @paulg5220 3 месяца назад +126

    I am a father to a 5 year old boy. He is the joy of my life. Seeing your father witness you thrive and enjoy life makes me feel so good. We fathers live for these moments. I am so proud of you.

  • @bruceallen6377
    @bruceallen6377 Месяц назад +70

    talk about a gift from God, words can't describe the miracle this kid is!

  • @TheZodiac
    @TheZodiac 9 дней назад +2

    This made me very happy! Go Jude!

  • @downeybill
    @downeybill 3 месяца назад +45

    The amount of self assurance this kid projects is off the charts. And it's not ego. He's really quite carfree, like he was YOUNGER than his 12 years, even while communicating like someone much, much older. Maybe this is what being a Bach or a Mozart looks like...

  • @joncoda365
    @joncoda365 3 месяца назад +209

    I've played keyboards for about 40 years (I'm 49).
    I'm a fairly advanced keyboardist...
    This kid is better than me at 12, having only played for 4 years. Beautiful, exceptional, outstanding talent!!!

    • @WalkingPaceWP
      @WalkingPaceWP 2 месяца назад +5

      That's incredible. I don't know how to play keys but I'm sure it's humbling seeing this 12yo absolutely kill it. It happens in my line of music too. I play the snare drum in a pipe band and the kids nowadays know everything and show us (27yo) old timers up. The future is bright.

    • @Billy-bc8pk
      @Billy-bc8pk Месяц назад +2

      Yeah I've been playing for years, practically every single day and just am nowhere near that level nor do I think I ever will be. He is gifted with something special.

  • @caramelhoni6881
    @caramelhoni6881 3 месяца назад +57

    I first saw this young man featured on, Steve Hartman, On The Road. His story is AMAZING! His dad had an old keyboard in his basement, one day he heard Jude playing the old keyboard. His dad was so shocked at how good he was, that he went out and purchased a newer keyboard. His story gets better, a neighbor heard him constantly playing, came to their house, and introduced himself. The neighbor, gifted the young man, a piano he had in his home, used his inheritance to fine tune the piano, and promised to keep the piano serviced, as long as he’s alive. Jude’s parents were so grateful. Jude is autistic, and is a little genius in the making.

    • @clairevariandeacon6906
      @clairevariandeacon6906 3 месяца назад +9

      Thank you for all the added information! He's a joy, pure light in what are challenging times.

    • @caramelhoni6881
      @caramelhoni6881 3 месяца назад +3

      @@clairevariandeacon6906 You’re most welcome.

    • @habibak.6234
      @habibak.6234 3 месяца назад +5

      Wow, thanks for sharing this. It makes him even more special.

    • @caramelhoni6881
      @caramelhoni6881 3 месяца назад +2

      @@clairevariandeacon6906 Here’s the link to the Steve Hartman segment, that was done on Jude, sometime ago.

    • @SaraaD.LeeLCSW
      @SaraaD.LeeLCSW 2 месяца назад +1

      Every child needs a village ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

  • @yomimichael8392
    @yomimichael8392 Месяц назад +4

    The Joy He exudes is just so amazing and sweet. Jude/Jon combination will be waw. Two brilliant souls.

  • @kittycoven
    @kittycoven Месяц назад +9

    This child has that Jon Batiste joy! Jude, you are a ray of sunshine!

  • @Martial-Mat
    @Martial-Mat 3 месяца назад +117

    Jon Batiste is an amazing musician. Love this song. Jude is very impressive. Just 4 years playing? Insane.

  • @kcrang
    @kcrang 3 месяца назад +64

    The true old soul. I can hear his emotion flowing through the sound. Never felt that way when i was playing the piano at age 12 lmao

  • @penguinista
    @penguinista 3 месяца назад +61

    This young man is a firecracker. That "True" at 2:28 speaks volumes.
    I think his piano skills are just the tip of the iceberg.

  • @buttoncreationz
    @buttoncreationz 2 месяца назад +1

    This a gift from God. Just beautiful!!! Plays what he hears. Wow!! And I don't play no where near the way he plays. God bless you Jude!!! ❤

  • @martinbaggott1052
    @martinbaggott1052 Месяц назад +9

    I love how children like this keep coming along.

  • @nemesissam2613
    @nemesissam2613 3 месяца назад +104

    Ghana 🇬🇭 is proud of you Sir

  • @mrod87
    @mrod87 3 месяца назад +21

    Why is he making me cry? He’s so wonderful! Awesome to see his father quietly proud of him in the background.

    • @jossypoo
      @jossypoo 3 месяца назад

      Humans are so beautiful and genuine.

  • @SynMusique
    @SynMusique 3 месяца назад +104

    This little dude's a 12 year old with 32 years of experience!

  • @AshtonnnM
    @AshtonnnM Месяц назад +3

    His laugh and enthusiasm is absolutely contagious. A very blessed young man I can't wait to see what he continues to do.

  • @CasparMacRae
    @CasparMacRae 2 месяца назад +4

    Heart warming and breaking; Around eight minutes of beatiful music, followed by one minute of sharing the love - thank you Jude.

  • @jacobpaint
    @jacobpaint 3 месяца назад +56

    He seems like a truly rare talent. Often people that have that kind of natural ability have other mental sacrifices but he is just feeling and loving every minute. Forget about his piano ability, his ability to enjoy the moment is even more impresssive, his personality seems to be the extra component that lifts his playing and his whole persona. I’d worry that being so talented he might feel the need to grow up quickly but I can imagine him as a 50yr old with that same joyous, childlike enjoyment…. basically I’m just trying to say he’s very cool and I’m glad he exists.

    • @noelskizalotti9972
      @noelskizalotti9972 3 месяца назад +1

      read his whole story

    • @jacobpaint
      @jacobpaint 3 месяца назад

      @@noelskizalotti9972 why, what?

    • @tedpreston4155
      @tedpreston4155 2 месяца назад

      @@jacobpaint Jude is autistic, as well as having suffered from heart trouble in infancy. I suspect Noel may have been suggesting that Jude's talent does in fact come with other mental sacrifices.

    • @jacobpaint
      @jacobpaint 2 месяца назад

      @@tedpreston4155 autism is of course a spectrum and to say that someone is autistic is just a choice by doctors to define someone as further to one end of that spectrum to a degree that it causes them issues in their life. I know enough people who are autistic and it’s more of a difference in their thinking than a limitation. I don’t know if Jude is autistic or not and if he is I don’t know to what degree and in what ways so I can only take him as I find him. Autism can also unlock other benefits for some people, as far as I can see in this video any benefits of his personality seem to outweigh the negatives, autism or not… but maybe these videos are edited to show him in a positive light, I could only guess at such things so I will just take it at face value.

  • @ameneses27
    @ameneses27 3 месяца назад +47

    I hope Mr. Baptiste hears this. This kid is absolutely amazing. My son was also a premie (born at 24weeks) and had surgery. This youngman's story hits so close to home, and his laugh is infectious. Thank you for exposing us to him and his joy, @pianote

  • @gospelmusicmastery
    @gospelmusicmastery 3 месяца назад +41

    There is a difference between being GIFTED and being TALENTED. Jude is incredibly GIFTED & TALENTED!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤🔥🔥

    • @masteroogway2853
      @masteroogway2853 3 месяца назад +2

      Wtf is the difference 😂

    • @gospelmusicmastery
      @gospelmusicmastery 3 месяца назад +2

      @@masteroogway2853 Gift is something you're given or receive, often from someone else. It can be a physical object, an experience, or even an ability.
      Talent is a natural ability or aptitude that you're born with. It's something you're good at doing without much effort.
      In a nutshell: A gift is something you receive, while a talent is something you possess.

  • @michaelthegreat44
    @michaelthegreat44 15 дней назад +6

    I wish all the success in the world to this young man....honestly Jude you are far too good to do anything but applaud...well done young man,,

  • @wowenne3050
    @wowenne3050 8 дней назад +2

    This young man made me smile! What an old soul, with so much talent and joie de vivre. ❤

  • @ecremeans
    @ecremeans 2 месяца назад +8

    Thats an old soul thats been around for awhile. This kid is phenomenal!

  • @sethgilbertson2474
    @sethgilbertson2474 3 месяца назад +36

    Oh MAN! This kid! His body might be 12 but his SOUL...he been around! That soul was fighting to stay here cuz it's got something to GIVE!❤❤❤❤

  • @shanefiddle
    @shanefiddle 3 месяца назад +34

    Seems like a happy and well balanced child with a warm and supportive dad. And a piano habit :) May all children be so well supported!!!

  • @maisonrosslee8706
    @maisonrosslee8706 3 месяца назад +262

    This kid was born old, honestly he was fighting his age in that young body, he needed to adjust for those 8 years, he then remembered who he was and decided to continue where he left off...amazingly gifted.

    • @free1855
      @free1855 3 месяца назад +23

      Love your interpretation.

    • @kbyer
      @kbyer 3 месяца назад +11

      This is exactly another reason why I believe in reincarnation

    • @nijamaparks1292
      @nijamaparks1292 3 месяца назад +1

      True😅.

    • @christofthedead
      @christofthedead 2 месяца назад +2

      Way to disregard the kid & replace him with your favourite mythological trope, real humanising. This is why cognitive development is such a neglected field of study, people are more willing to believe in reincarnation than have to learn about real, living people.

    • @Billy-bc8pk
      @Billy-bc8pk Месяц назад +1

      @@christofthedead Uh, no, he's more right than what you give him credit for, because in neurophysiology, the development it would take to build the muscle memory to play like that is at the very least, a decade's worth of knowledge. It is scientifically impossible to achieve that level of skill in just four years due to the way the brain works in collating information and building kinetic responses to it through muscle development.

  • @larry-y5v
    @larry-y5v Месяц назад +2

    Anyone else peep that he has Jon Batiste’s Aura? Always happy and smiling. Thank you for entertaining us with your phenomenal skills and awesome job giving back. God bless his support system 👏🏾❤.

  • @noelnajera9993
    @noelnajera9993 2 месяца назад +4

    A TRUE prodigy! One of a kind with a true God given gift! Amazing and awesome playing!

  • @michellebelk9951
    @michellebelk9951 3 месяца назад +13

    This boy exudes the same joyfulness that Jon Batiste does, along with the phenomenal talent!👏🏽🙏🏽♥️

  • @daniells71
    @daniells71 3 месяца назад +25

    Man he is set. To know what you love this early and to actually be doing it for a living, at a professional, level at 12?? I'm so happy for him!!!

  • @JAXIE500
    @JAXIE500 3 месяца назад +25

    WOW WOW WOW... You are right Jude is a prodigy. AND a genius!!!! I loved his playing. He also seems like a fantastic person. Bless him and his Dad and Mom.

  • @sharonm1254
    @sharonm1254 2 месяца назад +55

    Now that's what I call a God given talent! Keep playing Jude, God bless you.

  • @webdancer101
    @webdancer101 Месяц назад +2

    That was beyond incredible! It is hard to top Jon Babtiste, I would love to hear them together. Thanks Jude Keyz!!

  • @nodas4226
    @nodas4226 2 месяца назад +17

    A skill learned in a previous life so treasured it found its way into a current life.

  • @nesleind
    @nesleind 3 месяца назад +30

    What a sweet and special kid! I smiled the whole time he played, and at the end when he laughed, I laughed. (His laughter is contagious.) He is a miracle child, but I think he helped it along. ❤🥰

  • @pnoyryder68
    @pnoyryder68 3 месяца назад +11

    Pure unadulterated joy from thata young man is such a pleasure to see. God has blessed him 10 fold from what his early life was. Keep on making great music young man!

  • @buddylee19082
    @buddylee19082 2 месяца назад +24

    Human beings are the MOST EXTRAORDINARY LIFE FORMS EVER, and people like this young man PROVE IT!

  • @marvac-r7916
    @marvac-r7916 Месяц назад +2

    Jude, dude! You're so gifted and so fun and so focused... an absolute joy. Thanks for sharing you with us. 🥰 I had a blast, too!

  • @AnotherAnonymousMan
    @AnotherAnonymousMan 3 месяца назад +6

    I'm the biggest fan of this kid! His talent genuinely blows my mind...

  • @imtherapycat
    @imtherapycat 3 месяца назад +6

    I would love to see Jon Batiste watch this young man play!

  • @sxt4447
    @sxt4447 3 месяца назад +20

    i absolutely LOVE this kid 😭 I wish Jude nothing but success and joy!

  • @davidmckay9552
    @davidmckay9552 2 месяца назад +3

    Thanks!

  • @toabove2
    @toabove2 Месяц назад +4

    This is beyond incredible, He is a gift from the music God, and his mission is to make people happy and joy. He was struggled in the beginning because he is sent from somewhere else, and now he’s on his way to become one of the greatest in this world. I am very lucky to live and see this. ❤❤

  • @davidcorbit3931
    @davidcorbit3931 7 дней назад +3

    Amazing story...he is a gifted warrior

  • @jaxmachado0771
    @jaxmachado0771 3 месяца назад +13

    A gifted child!! God bless and protect him forever!!! 🔝🙏 there must be other ones like him in other arts that are not having appropriate opportunities.

  • @thecreatonaut6165
    @thecreatonaut6165 3 месяца назад +4

    My mind is blown! His improvisation is so genuine and fun. I'm wishing him a long career.

  • @zape4948
    @zape4948 3 дня назад

    ¡Gracias!

  • @lauralaladarling3775
    @lauralaladarling3775 Месяц назад +1

    I think this charming, fun boy is a an old soul genius Jazz player, wow! After all his suffering from illness he's as bright as the sun living his best and special life. Thank you. ❤❤❤❤ xxx

  • @DoctoriusJ
    @DoctoriusJ 3 месяца назад +8

    I’ve been watching this kid for the last couple years! It shows pure talent and enthusiasm for being a true musician.🎉

  • @danni_2618
    @danni_2618 3 месяца назад +30

    Imma ask God to protect this child. It's obvious he's been here before and given all the comments from ppl who say that they play piano or have worked with pianists before, this is *not an easy feat for someone his age*, this is really amazing!
    He shines brightly and a lot of the ppl in the comments do as well whether you all believe it or not. You have to keep that light safe because a beacon is seen by all, not just those with good intentions. Keep using your gift(s) ❤

  • @ochervelvet9687
    @ochervelvet9687 3 месяца назад +6

    What an incredible brain this child has. I wish him every success in his private and professional life.

  • @novreis1952
    @novreis1952 13 дней назад +1

    Wow!!! This is huge! What a talent, what a maturity, what a survival. Hope the best for him and family. Greetings from Portugal

  • @Steven205
    @Steven205 8 дней назад +2

    Incredible story and what a blessed gift. I want to see him go so much further than what he already has achieved

  • @ismablanco96
    @ismablanco96 3 месяца назад +15

    This kid's a prodogy. 4 years already playing like this!? Im just baffled, hes going to become a great one

  • @GabrielMisfire
    @GabrielMisfire 3 месяца назад +7

    Before he even starts properly playing through - what a deep voice. At 12. This kid will grow up to be an awesome bass singer, if he starts singing along his playing we're sooooo in for a treat!

  • @danieleoduro3829
    @danieleoduro3829 3 месяца назад +101

    0:56 bro got perfect pitch😮, first chord and riff was just in the right key😮not me finding the key when the song is almost over

  • @christopherdickerson5072
    @christopherdickerson5072 Месяц назад +1

    God's glory is shown in many ways and Jude "Keyz" Kofie is one of those ways. Amazing!!! Keep playing sir.

  • @mattosmith4811
    @mattosmith4811 2 месяца назад +57

    I’ve taught music, I’ve told people there not any natural musical gifts just hard work and fun…. I’m wrong.
    I feel inadequate to a 12 year old. Yet love his laugh and joy in his music.

  • @mcarr7810
    @mcarr7810 2 месяца назад +10

    I'd love to hear Jon and Jude play together ❤

  • @cristiansosa1512
    @cristiansosa1512 Месяц назад +5

    Jude has a direct line with God. Thanks for bringing him to us!

  • @LedaMuchomas
    @LedaMuchomas Месяц назад +9

    I swear I got down with this guy in Harlem in 1965..he was about 80.. he was cooking up in a wine bottle cap.

  • @skibum415
    @skibum415 2 месяца назад +2

    What a wonderfully special youngster. Best wishes to Jude and his family.

  • @bev3229
    @bev3229 Месяц назад

    Amazingly gifted, blessed, anointed, precious child. May God bless you and your family 🙌🏿💪🏾🙏🏿❤️❤️❤️❤️