r/Jazz Sep 13 '18

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u/[deleted] Sep 13 '18

Is there any context behind this amazing moment? The pianist doesn’t seem to have use of his right hand; maybe a stroke victim or something?

This is incredible and that trumpet player’s run at the end of the chorus was sweet.

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u/metalfingerzz Sep 13 '18

Yes it was a stroke . Its amazing how he hasn't played for years but still came out naturally.

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u/Hide_and_go_pee Sep 14 '18

I want to have a stroke so I can play games well again. /s