I think Jon Batiste is the highest quality performer I’ve ever seen. One can tell when he plays that he is extremely knowledgeable about music and his instruments. And on top of that, he’s so creative and expressive. He’s nothing short of amazing!!!
After watching the the Grammys and hearing Freedom basically all I could feel was happy. It’s a very simple uplifting song with John just enjoying himself dancing a very different kind of disjointed dance but so inclusive with the rest of the dancers too. It’s great to see and hear in these somewhat disjointed times we are living in.
First if all, thank you Dan Rather for sharing the truth throughout my childhood and still a warrior and sage for truth throughout my grandchildren's childhood. I so love you and Jon Batiste so this is a special day for me! My go to is 'What a Wonderful World' in concert. The moment the conductor looks at Batiste's playing his solo is precious. It was my go-to during the pandemic to raise my spirits and put life in perspective. Please enjoy 'What A Wonderful World', and thank you all.
Thank you Mr. Rather. What a wonderful Saturday you gave me! I was a 15 year old teenage girl again watching the Beetles live for the first time! I also learned of a magnificent young talent, Jon Batiste. I went on every link that you gave us. What a delight! I really needed this after this horrible week in the U S and in the war in Ukraine. I have my balance back. Thank you.
He’s a lovely artist there is no doubt. And yet I stand by every syllable of my remarks. I play piano for a living and I’d say he is easily the most overrated artist I can ever remember in my field. Again, before you go down this road, have you heard the versions of blackbird I mentioned? Batiste’s work is utterly pedestrian in comparison.
Love Jon Batiste! He is brilliant!
Beautiful! Wonderful! Thank you!
Late to the party but so happy that I caught this Smile Train bus. Thanks, Dan and Elliot!
Oh my, what a lesson in music and in life. Thank you for posting.
I think Jon Batiste is the highest quality performer I’ve ever seen. One can tell when he plays that he is extremely knowledgeable about music and his instruments. And on top of that, he’s so creative and expressive. He’s nothing short of amazing!!!
After watching the the Grammys and hearing Freedom basically all I could feel was happy. It’s a very simple uplifting song with John just enjoying himself dancing a very different kind of disjointed dance but so inclusive with the rest of the dancers too. It’s great to see and hear in these somewhat disjointed times we are living in.
Brian Lauder
I very much enjoyed your post with video links. Very fun! Looking forward to the next one.
Thank you Dan. That just made my day. So beautiful.
Wow! Another example of how so many can be drawn together by music. As always, Mr. Rather, I learned something. All the renditions were wonderful!
Just WoW.....every link was awesome....shared with my special peeps...Just Thanks
First if all, thank you Dan Rather for sharing the truth throughout my childhood and still a warrior and sage for truth throughout my grandchildren's childhood. I so love you and Jon Batiste so this is a special day for me! My go to is 'What a Wonderful World' in concert. The moment the conductor looks at Batiste's playing his solo is precious. It was my go-to during the pandemic to raise my spirits and put life in perspective. Please enjoy 'What A Wonderful World', and thank you all.
https://youtu.be/8aJcmZR6Ias
Thank you. Also Crosby, Stills, Nash cover. Loved this.
Mr. Rather, you have consistently been a blessing to my life. Thank you.
Thank you Mr. Rather. What a wonderful Saturday you gave me! I was a 15 year old teenage girl again watching the Beetles live for the first time! I also learned of a magnificent young talent, Jon Batiste. I went on every link that you gave us. What a delight! I really needed this after this horrible week in the U S and in the war in Ukraine. I have my balance back. Thank you.
He’s a lovely artist there is no doubt. And yet I stand by every syllable of my remarks. I play piano for a living and I’d say he is easily the most overrated artist I can ever remember in my field. Again, before you go down this road, have you heard the versions of blackbird I mentioned? Batiste’s work is utterly pedestrian in comparison.
Beautiful cover. A post to save and revisit. 💜 Thank you!!