Kiefer: Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубликовано: 12 май 2024
- Bobby Carter | May 13, 2024
For Tiny Desk concerts without a lead vocalist, I usually try to detect musicians' nonverbal conversations with each other as they perform. For Kiefer’s set, there’s a bonus show within the show. He plays with a sense of joy that I haven’t seen in a while and when his eyes connect with a fellow player, it’s as if he’s thanking them each time. With decades clocked behind the piano and a strong catalog, Kiefer Shackelford is primed for the moment.
The Los Angeles pianist and producer’s early instrumental projects were heavily hip-hop-based, playing the keys over drum loops and samples. His 2021 project, When There’s Love Around, leaped into full-on jazz, but his latest, It’s Ok, B U, finds that sweet middle ground. Between albums, he’s made a name for himself in the independent scene and among the majors, booking work with Drake, Anderson .Paak and SiR. For his Tiny Desk, Kiefer brought two ensembles to highlight the best of his work. The Kiefer Trio, comprised of drummer Luke Titus and bassist Pera Krstajic, played a medley of “Why Not?” and “Cute.” For “Superhero” and “Socially Awkward,” Kiefer then invited Nate Smith, Carrtoons, Theo Croker and guitarist Charlie Hunter who, shockingly, is the only musician in this combo who hasn’t played at the Desk.
SET LIST
“Why Not?”
“Cute”
“Superhero”
“Socially Awkward”
MUSICIANS
Kiefer: Rhodes piano, synth
Luke Titus: drums
Pera Krstajic: bass
Nate Smith: drums
Carrtoons: bass
Charlie Hunter: guitar
Theo Croker: trumpet
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Director/Editor: Kara Frame
Audio Technical Director: Kwesi Lee
Host/Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Videographers: Kara Frame, Joshua Bryant, Maia Stern, Christina Shaman
Audio Engineer: Neil Tevault
Production Assistant: Elle Mannion
Photographer: Elizabeth Gillis
Tiny Desk Team: Ashley Pointer, Hazel Cills
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
#kiefer #tinydesk #nprmusic 
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😮💨 Keifer is that hidden gem…those who know…KNOW!
100%
And now I know, thanks to Tiny Desk. 🙂
This is the greatest day of my life
Fax ❤
sameee
Glad I could be here for your best day
fr
Brother I feel you
Headphones so badly recommended for this Tiny Desk. That keyboard panned hard R and L into my ears it's just magnificent
Popped this open on the iPad til I read this. AirPods in… YES!
Wasn’t even hearing that fabulous bass.
I nearly lost it when the Rhodes was panning left to right. Sitting here missing my Rhodes (in storage) this made me feel a bit better
underrated comment
That Rhodes 🥞🥞🥞🧈🧈🧈
Finally Kiefer in Tiny Desk what a great day
Absolutely fantastic day 🥹💯👏🏾
Just love witnessing world-class musicians enter that flow state together. Almost like they communicate telepathically via their instruments.
Music is a language 🎉
Yes that how we do
Man ! Kiefer ,Charlie Hunter ,Nate Smith and Theo Croker on the same stage is such a treat !
Don't you dare forget about Carrtoons!!
@@troytolbert2005 I didn't know him so forgive me :) , but I'm sure I'll come to appreciate his talent as much as his fellow musicians here.
@@masterprocrastinator6264 i was shooketh he was also on stage with him. I love the collab!
@@masterprocrastinator6264 Almost as significant as Thundercat joining Mac Miller's tiny Desk
I can't get enough of this Tiny Desk.
Charlie Hunter 👑
Nate Smith 👑
Kiefer 👑
Carrtoons 👑
Ac.m
Ty🎉
Bro done assembled the avengers
Three of the funkiest dudes alive, all at their most reserved, just keeping the groove and letting the keys and trumpet have the spotlight. Unreal humility from Charlie, Nate, and Carrtoons.
Charlie Hunter is truly an unsung hero. He could have handled both rhytm guitar as well as bass simultaneously. But with Carrtoons poppin' it off Charlie ends up playing this incredibly smooth melodic rhytm guitar. He is never overdoing it during Superhero and Socially Awkward and his performance brings so extremely much to the composition and the vibe. Hats off, my friend!
Agree completely!
Agreed!
Yep. Such a delight to hear
Well said mate. Very tasteful playing.
I saw the Kiefer live band in a small club in Chicago and my mouth was on the floor the whole night
Thank you once again tiny desk, for introducing me to a beautiful artist I wouldn’t have known otherwise. I love what you do❤
Same. The first thing I do in the morning is to search Tiny Desk to hopefully learn of a new artist.
Yoooo your first introduction!? That’s amazing!! 🔥
This is my favorite comment
I'd never heard of Kiefer until now. I'm definitely a fan now. Great musicianship!
Dude's trio is as tight as the super group!! Such a great time in history for phenomenal REAL music!! 🔊🎶
Yes! Came here to say the same thing. 🙌
The broken key on the super 6 is a paid actor. Kiefer is one of my all time Favorite artist. He is the Chick Korea of this generation. Unprecedented vibes
Same...actually closed my eye and couldn't really hear anyone other than Chick.
Pure joy. Amazing recording quality, this made my sound system glow. I wish this tiny desk lasts longer.
I just saw Kiefer perform in Minneapolis last week with Nate Smith and CARRTOONS!!!!!! Truly a mind blowing performer!
Can’t wait to see them in Oakland
I need to see him. I was immersed.
Kiefer really carrying that Soulquarian torch
you're doing something right when this absolutely ALL-STAR cast shows up at your call. Kiefer has the talent, humility and sheer love for the music. well deserved tiny desk!!
Charlie is the master of groove. I never thought id get to see this group of musicians playing together! What an awesome set!
I saw him a few months ago in Copenhagen and his energy on stage was sublime - when some folks were talking he said “hey I’m doing my best here, can you do the same” - class act
Love to see Nate Smith. Anytime he's on the kit, it's a good day!
YEAH~
That's an insane talent-per-square-meter ratio!
amazing! I just saw Kiefer with Nate Smith and Carrtoons TONIGHT in Portland, and man... what an absolutely special night of virtuoso music... Incredible.
Was there too man, such a good show
@@anthonyfox477me too. Absolutely sublime.
Good lord...nothing but modern all stars on this one.
KIEFDADDYSUPREME!!!
LETS GOOO
I've wanted a performance on here for years. Congrats to Kiefer for pulling through and thank you to NPR for hosting him
True story I ended up falling to sleep late last night with RUclips and i woke up to this playing. Never heard of these guys and I felt completely different this morning compared to other mornings
I woke up feeling refreshed even though I went to sleep late
I was in a super positive mood
Felt excited for the day
I think I got a new morning routine!
That's the Kiefer effect!
I really wish this was a live concert album. I would buy it in a heart beat.
They just put out a live album of this material?
Carrtoons pulls up with that filthy smooth bass tone!! 🔥 Kiefer is a keyboard GOAT & this is a great showcase of his music and groove!!
YESSSSS!!!! YESSSSSSS!!!!! AMAZING!!!! WE HAVE BEEN WANTING THIS FOR YEARS AND IT'S HERE! THANK YOU ALL!
One of the best artists of my generation. What an honor.
And cartoons on basss!!
they are having the time of their life. i've loved kiefer for yeeaars happy see him here
I was looking to see Nate smith and i think a lot of people were, but Luke came up and has a brilliant sound as well, bravo.
HOW THERAPEUTIC. Thank you very much brothers.
From big bands to small trios, the sound is always sublime.
Lovely performance from these talented musicians, thanks NPR for making this happen !
So glad this channel is turning me on to new artist!
Everyone sounds incredible!! ☀️
Kiefer finally on NPR and able to share his incredible gift with the world!
Can't get enough of that.
This is top tier musician stuff right here
He deserves this. Cute is the song that made me fall in love with his music and I've been listen to him since then.
Agreed!! ✔️
10:00 got my head spinning with the stereo sound. What a lovely set!
I saw Kiefer live in London last year. A total blessing. Breathtaking top notch sound. He keeps it super real. He definitely stands out musically among what's out there.🙌🏿🙌🏿
Kiefer is so smooth with it throughout. I'm amazed.
Yes, yes and yes!!!!
I never missed Kiefer whenever he comes touring in Paris. Love this guy !
Yes my boy getting the spotlight!
All prolific in their own rights, what a roster.
Keifer Jamming On The Fender!!! I'm here for it....
Insane set and pocket!!!
they're having so much fun
This show was fyah,music for the soul
It‘s unbelieveable!!!!!
So glad yall got the genius kiefer to rock out!!!!
What an insane super group of musicians.
He got all the greats with him !!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Kiefer rocking the outta tune Rhodes gives me an excuse to insist on bringing out my outta tune Rhodes instead of the clean digital stuff
“woo” indeed!!! 🔥🐐🐐🐐
Dilla endorsed! 🙏🔥
I love Tiny Desk. Such a pleasant set. It didn't hurt to have Cartoons back after his set.
Found Kiefer through a track by Sam Gendel (Kiefer No Melody) and was sold with Be Encouraged. Very happy with this tiny desk!
I saw him with Cartoons and Nate Smith at the Blue Note back in March and met him briefly afterwards. Keifer was so chill and gracious. He genuinely seemed just as happy to be at the show as the crowd was. Glad he's getting his shine
Bout time, Kief lets GOOOO
I'm really upset. This version of Superhero slapped SO hard. Hurt my neck bopping to it, doc said it will never be the same again physically. But it was worth it.
Been following this man for so long. He deserves this so much!
The keys are lovely neo-soul chords that I am feeling. Nice!!! Another Favorite tiny desk of mine. Keep em coming!!!
This all sounds so perfect🤩🔥
His music goes so well with summer night’s cold breeze
finding this kiefer partnership amazing in 2024 and I'll probably come back here more often in the years to come
I saw him in Denver recently with Nate Smith and CARRTOONS. Fantastic show. Even the opener Galaxe on the vibe/beat machine was good! Well worth the 2 hour drive there!
My upmost respect for having the trumpet player to play the melody on that song. thank you. -trumpet player
This is just insane. Kiefer is always mindblowing, such a great musician and his trio is sooooo cool
YESSSSSS KEIFERRRR IM SO HAPPY THIS EXISTS, i been waiting for this my whole life. Nate smith, carrtoons, kiefer, and Charlie, unREALLLLLL. legends in the making. What your witness is a true testimony to beauty and music
Kiefer is my favorite (and most listened to) artist of the last 10 years. whenever hes within a hundred miles of my city i go see him - almost went to see him in Berlin in Feb. So happy to see him blowing up of late, he's great and super deserving.
Kiefer is such a vibe
whew been a fan of Kiefer for years, I'm glad he had this platform...day made!
Siiick! Amazing performance... Cheers from Brazil
So happy to see these amazing musicians in one space. Charlie Hunter was quite the surprise!
It's about time, thank you!
Been waiting on this one for WEEKS ❤
No doubt Kiefer is one of the best it's a privilege witnessing a genius of creation
Congratulations, Kiefer!!! I'm a huge fan. Fantastic performance, thank you for the beautiful music.
Smooth groves sliding through the air way out into the universe
I think Nate Smith holds the record for most tiny desk appearances
that would be Justus West
Who is Nate Smith ???
@@alexandrawilson6180 The drummer of the last 2 songs
And somehow it can never be enough
@@MoShang True 😅
What a treat, Kiefer is the man! Let’s get Jonwayne on!
saw him play live with nate smith and cartooons, was amazing!
nothing but love for this man and all the guests!
Love Love Kiefer!! Have all the Vinyls
This is SOOOOOOOO GOOD. I'm sold and I hate to say this but this my first time hearing this...
WTH! This is such a groove baaaaabyyy! ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊
Nothing wrong with finding something new and great for the first time! Enjoy!!!!!
@Kcasadont ikr. I'm lookin for some venues
I truly love these Tiny Desk sets
What an awesome way to have spent 22 minutes and 30 seconds. Something about "Socially Awkward"'s composition and the musicality behind the performance almost makes me cry. Gotdamn this is great. Everybody just floatin.
we all knew you'd make it man. congrats❤
Been putting this off because I knew it was going to be a moment and boy did it deliver.❤❤🙌🏾.
The groove is insane.
This is certainly a great treat to wake to. Great Sets. I enjoyed till the end and didn’t want it to end.
love kiefer getting the mad rap he deserves!!!
Oh man. What's not to love about Kiefer's music? The ease he melds jazz & hip hop? The enjoyment he displays? This isnt even easy work for him, its joy. Tell him I said sorry for taking a week to realise he blessed NPR with his grooves and JDilla Donut jersey.
stoked to see these guys tomorrow!
Incredible!!!
Yessssirrrr!!! Well deserved!! Woo!! 🔥🔥🔥🐐
Whoa what a lineup!! Thank you for this