New Orleans Piano Playing

[MediumNothinFull]

OH YEAH!!

[kilodriver]

That is awesome Gary. You are full of suprises my friend. Thanks for sharing that with me. It made my day!

[Academic1Researcher]

Play it! brother

[danny13234]

and now I take a gulp of red wine. Well played :o)

[rpwilsox]

BRAVO! What a performance. You should post more songs. Absolutely killer.

[kriptideband]

Hey man I have to watch this once a month to get my Garden district Fix I live in Mobile and I play music all over the Gulf Coast but we hardley ever get to New orleans we drive through it alot though.

[0789271119]

what is the name of song?

Who was the orijinal playing piano and sing a song?

[vdubtrip]

Great work Gary!

[marzjy]

nice!

[jbdmb41]

hey man, where do you find this kind of this kind of stuff, just lead sheets or what?

[jbdmb41]

hell yeah, definately diggin it

[marvinsdad]

Oh Hellll Yeah!

More vids when you get the chance!

I'm always amazed to see how much sound you can get out of that thang...as well as soul!

[kriptideband]

Just incase somebody fo-got!!!!

[jimmyrae]

DAMN!! That was smokin' HOT!!! I felt you man!! You're wonderful, Truly! Thank You and Sing & Play ON!

[moseseseseses]

Hot dog, listen to slick here, giving Dr. John a run for his money. The boy is just to bad. Give us some more baby, don't leave that piano just yet.

[traintown1492]

Wow, still listening to this. Great job!!

[dudesbusy]

Dude! Love it man. Great to hear you playing again. I give it 2 thumbs up!

Jay Smith

[mainelydave]

Excellent!! I'm working my way through Tim Richards "improvising the blues" book, and then its on to the Dr. John Homespun series....

You sound great. Thanks for sharing.

[traintown1492]

Nice job!

[DILLIGAFFUM]

That's quality dude.

[dexterb4]

nice.  nice. nice.

[LeeLeyden]

Bravo sir. I am humbled and in awe at the same time. Keep giving the world your music.

[jduplissey]

That was awesome Gary. Long way from West Thibodeaux Jr. High and Thibodaux Hs.

[CCooki33]

plain awesome.

[ironfrog222222]

I miss me some Gary Ellis....NOG"S on the Bayou!AAAAAYYYYYYYYEEEEEE!!! Love your favorite Libyan!

[veralife]

wow nice!!! my piano teacher said type in new orleans/ jazz, to get feeling of jazz for my piece for exam, "New Orleans" THANKS!!! THIS IS AMAZING!!!!

[gcellis100]

Thank you for the nice words...New Orleans is certainly the place to get the feel of the many sides of jazz...I hope your playing goes in the direction that you'd like.

Gary Ellis

[veralife]

Hi again. Did my exam months ago, I passed it. My piece "New Orleans" was my best thanks to you. Just got the feel of it. Love Jazz, always but your video is seriously inspirational. Thank you so much. Love it. Wondering where do you live? I'm 15 and will be going onto Grade 5 piano soon. Grade 8 then I can start teaching. :D THANKS.

[itsabirditsaplane00]

you should take this show on the road :)

[gcellis100]

I wish I had the time...this full time job is gettin in the way of some fun music! I love to play, your words are appreciated.

Gary Ellis

[kurt11110]

cellis, send out some more music. share your talent !!!

[pete2778]

Superb! Great version, great voice, lovely phrasing, keep it up! 5*

[MrMilg]

Great playing and a cracking soulful voice! Love the version - really works for me. Like me, you love the Doc! I first her him on radio 2 when i was 12, now im 31 in a few weeks and love his kinda stuff. Saw the man live in Sheffield early 2000. Your a true dedicated musician who loves it - so keep it up. Looking forward to some more performances. All the best! Paul aka Mr Milg :-)

[FellmanBaines]

i think the internet is really robbing art of it's virulence and vitality... it's not always a good thing when things are a mouse- click away. The investigative process is compromised and a lot of this is due to the digital revolution. Any comments?

[planbskater1843]

awesome

[gcellis100]

Thanks for the compliment...that New Orleans goodness makes me tick.

[FellmanBaines]

cool performance, you need to cajunify your look though..lose the straight shirt, and preppy jeans, and let your hair grow a litte...and don't broadcast yourself on youtube...all great ways to be hipper!

or do whatever you want!

[gcellis100]

I've gotten the same advice in the past but all I can be is Gary Ellis... nothing more or less. Keep the music rollin'!

[FellmanBaines]

hey man, you're right! THAT'S WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT! you sound great!

[kurt11110]

i loved your version, some really soulful deep in the gut feeling with the chord changes in the middle of the intro and the flourish of 11th chords topping it off, it's the way i aspire to play one day, please psychically transmit your knowledge to me

[gcellis100]

Thanks for the listen. You can order "Dr John Teaches New Orleans Piano" Cd's from Home Spun Video and find that same arrangement (done infintily better by him of course). If your personal chops can break onto that level you can do exactly what I did. Do have fun...

[sealerdave]

Very good listen to Jon Cleary & the Dirty Rice band you will love it and get a lot of ideas

[Onelittleflat]

Like it, well done! Have you seen the James Booker clips on Youtube?

[GOTIRES]

are you serious?

[gcellis100]

yes

[GOTIRES]

I meant you have the gift just work on phrasing.And develop your ideas without over playing.But you are very good

[gcellis100]

...you sound like a musician, where's your video?

[perfect4life]

wow ytou are good i wish i was as good as you !!! you are my insparation!!!

[gcellis100]

I couldn't help but smile when I read your comment! Thank you very much and please continue to play...it's how we get by.

Gary Ellis

[natalina77]

You're so talented. And even better LIVE. I miss hearing this.

[dompipkin]

Sounds great !! Lovely singing with that piano !! :D

[gcellis100]

I've gotten a hand-full of nice compliments, thank you very much for yours.

[eric669]

a very good version of Dr John's version!

[gcellis100]

...you nailed me! I confess, I stole it. I'm not near creative enough to pull-off something that cool.

[lukeydon]

dude plz tell me were u learnt this such presence about it

[gcellis100]

it's taken we a while to respond. I pulled this arrangement from a video series called "Dr John Teaches New Orleans Piano." The videos are loaded with this kind of stuff and are fun to learn from. If you google "homespun videos" you'll find it. Good luck with your playing.

[mycasualworld]

@gcellis100 thanks for the details.. i can't wait to learn to play like you.. i love listening to you play. a fan, terry in portland, or.

[lukeydon]

Where you learn that great dude

[icecursor]

That was great!

[gcellis100]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Busty122]

LOVE IT gcellis!!!!

[gcellis100]

Thank you for the comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[mkiese]

give me more!

[gcellis100]

...thank you, working on dash two.

[KniriJun]

Nice one! You should add some more tags, i only found it accidentally!

Greetz from Switzerland