I was turned on to Jon Cleary from the TV series “Treme” when he and his band played in the court yard of the wine bar called Bachanal I was immediately taken by his playing, his style and his way of being. A true fixture of the New Orleans music scene and at this point a senior player in the world of NOLA Piano Professors.
I saw Jon in New Orleans during the Jazzfest playing in a bar in Frenchmans just an upright and his voice. It sounded like a full band! I went to a lot of the jazzfest but Jon in a bar was perfect.
Needs to be re-posted with the volume turned up. The piano is almost okay in spots, but the speech is virtually inaudible, and other vids are playing fine through my gear. Thanks! PS Does he give any explanation or examples of the N.O. "butterfly" piano style? If so, where is it? Maybe I can get the gist of it via the cc. Thanks again.
Jon Cleary is a genious the whole world will benifit from knowing. Thank you Jon!
What a great interviewer. He knows how to step back and let the artist speak!
He is part historian / scholar of piano traditions of NEw Orleans / Cuba and wonderful to learn of this & recognise its worth.
Just discovered Jon Cleary playing on Red White and Blues another gift from the U.K. to American blues and New Orleans bravo Jon!
I was turned on to Jon Cleary from the TV series “Treme” when he and his band played in the court yard of the wine bar called Bachanal I was immediately taken by his playing, his style and his way of being. A true fixture of the New Orleans music scene and at this point a senior player in the world of NOLA Piano Professors.
Yes - Jon sounds super
I saw Jon in New Orleans during the Jazzfest playing in a bar in Frenchmans just an upright and his voice. It sounded like a full band! I went to a lot of the jazzfest but Jon in a bar was perfect.
Always seems such a gent. Great contribution to music.
A wonderful lesson on a true American artform. Thank you for sharing.
Go and see him live if you ever get the chance, particularly with the Monster Gentlemen who are equally awesome!
Fantastic, this video is a real education
Great exposition by a good muso
great video , Jon cleary is fantastic ,come to the isle of wight , please
fantastic
This is the real deal!!!!!!!!
oh to be this fluent oml he makes it look effortless
Genius !!
Perfection
Needs to be re-posted with the volume turned up. The piano is almost okay in spots, but the speech is virtually inaudible, and other vids are playing fine through my gear. Thanks!
PS Does he give any explanation or examples of the N.O. "butterfly" piano style? If so, where is it? Maybe I can get the gist of it via the cc. Thanks again.
13:52!!!
" ill just play wee boogie woogie " o.O
Please stop talking and Play. You're a great player
Terrible sound balance on this .Otherwise he's great .!