Oh hate that enhanced version. Its such a fun song without all that. But still a very very nice job. That is one hell of a hard song to play at full tempo. Wears you out.
By the way, Ray Turner's hands can be seen in the 1945 movie "Rhapsody in Blue" playing the medley of Gershwin hits in the opening credits, in case anybody cares. Like Frederick, he made it look way too easy.
Ray Turner, Harry Perrella, and Roy Bargy were all ,at one time or another, employed by Paul Whiteman, who only employed the VERY BEST musicians money could buy. Frederick is certainly in their league, if not BETTER!
Its not everyday that one hears Kitten on the Keys played this well. I love how he maintains the playfulness of the piece even through his own variations.
This man is brilliant and has no ego. He will share the stage with anyone as long as everyone enjoys the performance. way to go Frederick Hodges.
PianoFatso 1 year ago
nice bowl cut
VTMCompany 2 years ago
Really nice version !!
EtrofOnaip 2 years ago
Oh hate that enhanced version. Its such a fun song without all that. But still a very very nice job. That is one hell of a hard song to play at full tempo. Wears you out.
2agray 2 years ago
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This guy is 1,000 times better than Zez Confrey ever thought of being!!!
hotsickle 2 years ago
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hotsickle 2 years ago
By the way, Ray Turner's hands can be seen in the 1945 movie "Rhapsody in Blue" playing the medley of Gershwin hits in the opening credits, in case anybody cares. Like Frederick, he made it look way too easy.
hdksr2 3 years ago
Ray Turner, Harry Perrella, and Roy Bargy were all ,at one time or another, employed by Paul Whiteman, who only employed the VERY BEST musicians money could buy. Frederick is certainly in their league, if not BETTER!
hdksr2 3 years ago
Bravo !
dmcII 3 years ago
BRAVO! I am a very accomplished ragtime and stride piano player and you rock!
mgpiano1 3 years ago
DUDE!!!! lol.. I'm still learning this song but OMFG OMFG god DAMN he's good xD
Makes other players playing the normal version look plain
:D
(oh it ended.. Watching it again)
super6plx 3 years ago 3
technique is impressive and i like his variations but interpretation is kind of rushed and muddy.
voxbop 4 years ago 2
That is a brilliant arrangement and incredibly fast-paced playing. I love it! Go Frederick!
asiegal 4 years ago
is good no to fast very cantabile
goldberg72 4 years ago
Masterly!!!
lectocom 4 years ago
this is teh best I've heard on youtube...
SaraBelll 4 years ago
Its not everyday that one hears Kitten on the Keys played this well. I love how he maintains the playfulness of the piece even through his own variations.
MrBooyah314 4 years ago 2
I like what he does to this piece..
sunshinecapers 4 years ago
GOSH!! GEE-WHIZ!! WONDERFUL!! Probably scared that kitten away!
ragtime101 4 years ago
Frederick's style, technique, and personality is PURRRFECTO! I was so excited to get this recorded to relive the live moment.
idasynco 4 years ago
Purrrrrrr! Purrrrrrr! Purrrrrrr!
TW
tdub1941 4 years ago