Embraceable You – Jazz Piano – Easy listening
"Embraceable You" is a popular song, with music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin. The song was originally written in 1928 for an unpubl...
“Embraceable You” is a popular song, with music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin. The song was originally written in 1928 for an unpublished operetta named East is West. It was eventually published in 1930 and included in the Broadway musical Girl Crazy. where it was performed by Ginger Rogers in a song and dance routine choreographed by Fred Astaire. Billie Holiday’s 1944 recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2005. I accidentally just recorded only the piano first. If you wont, you can download the piano-intro midifile, just go here: www.divshare.com About the composer: George Gershwin (September 26, 1898 July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose early death brought to a premature halt one of the most remarkable careers in American music. Gershwin’s compositions spanned both popular and classical genres, and his most popular melodies are universally familiar. He wrote most of his vocal and theatrical works in collaboration with his elder brother, lyricist Ira Gershwin. George Gershwin composed music for both Broadway and the classical concert hall, as well as popular songs that brought his work to an even wider public. Gershwin’s compositions have been used in numerous films and on television, and many became jazz standards recorded in numerous variations. Countless singers and musicians have recorded Gershwin songs. Early life Gershwin was named Jacob Gershowitz at birth in Brooklyn on September 26, 1898. His parents were …
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Thanks 2Shlow,I accidentally just recorded only the intro, piano first. If you wont, you can download the piano-intro midifile, just follow the info>>>>>>>>
excellent ^_^
You really know how to embrace us all with your warm and expressive style, Alfonso. Another beauty! Cheers — wishing you a colorful Autumn!
~Terry
beautiful
Wonderful! You have interpreted such a well-known tune (once again!) in a beautiful intimate and tasteful way!!! Thank you so much, Alfonso!
Great interpretation – but do you really need the “drums”?
That was amazing! It’s always a pleasure watching your videos (or more like listening). You have so much talent that I can ever dream of.
Exquisite. You have great taste, a great feel, and great ways to play alternate changes — with nice placement. As a pianist myself, I love your work,
Wow, great feeling! complimenti Alfonso!
da far venire la pelle d’oca! Complimenti.
Alfredo
As always, very sensitive playing – one of your best I think
Excellent Alfonso. This has a very sophisticated feeling to it. One of the most beautiful versions I’ve heard
Thanks you all for the kind comments, my friends.
Fantastico Alfonso, magnifica interpretazione!
Grazie Linda, saluti
very pleasant, thank you
Yamaha SAMPLETECKK What do you use my friend, PMI Yamaha C7, 7cg – Seven Seas Grand, Yamaha C7, TBO – The Big One Yamaha C7, Yamaha C7, or TSO
TSO Yamaha C7? Thanks, Michael Brazil!
Ola mikemax2, you have made some confusion. From the “Sampletekk” there are only two YAMAHA C7: the “TBO” and
“7CG”. In this song I use the “7CG”
ok, thanks brother!!!
brilliant, absolutely brilliant
keep up the playing, i enjoyed listening to this because your playing was so smooth and flowing
SO happy you did this song !!!!!!!
Beautiful…but the link doesn’t let me grab for free in Southeast Asia =(
Any alternate links?
is there a specific term for the style of jazz that is soft slow and melodic like this? by the way your playing sounds awesome. absolutely amazing.
wow nevermind the title answers that one. lol. its easy listening
all of you who commented on this vid, you are all too soft and nice.