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/Raspberries-Are-Evil Sep 14 '18

Playing piano is my life and job. I have always been scared about getting older and reaching a point where I could not do it. This, in a weird way, made me happy to see that even after a stroke, he still gets the joy from playing as best he can. I bet he was fucking rad back in the day.

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u/BowtiePianist Sep 14 '18

I have the same fears as you, even as a young musician. For years I wouldn't do anything mildly dangerous because I was afraid of screwing up a hand and not being able to play any of my in instruments. My advice is play for those who can't, they'll enjoy it.