Saw the TikTok video and had to hear the rest!!!! 🎼Loved it!🎼

@turnns9775

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@denisegreen86

2 жыл бұрын

Me too he is amazing

@kansaspeach7727

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful indeed! ❤️

@Keinoooo

2 жыл бұрын

Woooooooooooow!!!!

@michaelleonbrownjr.2719

2 жыл бұрын

👍😃👍 "YES HE IS WHAT A GIFT FROM GOD"!!!!

I can smell church musicians from a mile away 😂 The intro, the build up, the resolve, the sync with the drum's symbols. Legendary!

@deeblue984

2 жыл бұрын

Lol...sniff sniff

@JWu-jt7fz

2 жыл бұрын

@@deeblue984 👃🏼 Sniff sniff

@phillippotee1910

2 жыл бұрын

lol you aint lyin

@nathaneelnaidoo5673

2 жыл бұрын

Also the way he's in sync with the drum's cymbals 😉

@davidg7136

2 жыл бұрын

Oml

Dude not only a pianist...Hes an entertainer!!!!

@cooltrades7469

2 жыл бұрын

More entertainer....les musician:)

@mikerobinson9030

2 жыл бұрын

@@cooltrades7469 no he killed that song bro

@7777Lace

2 жыл бұрын

Facts

@davidg7136

2 жыл бұрын

@@cooltrades7469 😮 wow

@mrquick6775

2 жыл бұрын

@@cooltrades7469 Agree, but it probably take another musician to know. I mean he’s good, but a lot of it is repetitive riffing and chord phrasing, and banging.

as a piano player I must say he played the hell outta that arrangement

Music is in his spirit, this is not put on; he transforms when he begin to play.

@patsy128

2 жыл бұрын

I recognize it! My father was a musician and a master piano tuner. When they are in the spirit it’s indescribable. This was just that…Extraordinary!!!

@kimbailey3484

2 жыл бұрын

@@patsy128 absolutely

Dude absolutely killed it, got up and walked away like a BOSS! I usually don't comment on YT videos but this was simply amazing!

@reginaldbunch4803

2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Brain cumbersome

@misterlynch8411

2 жыл бұрын

From the first notes he played, I knew he was gonna kill it. Dude is super talented. He better than Alicia Keys

@gertrudebuck366

2 жыл бұрын

Simply Beautiful and So Very Very Much Talent Until the Piano Was Absolutely Made for HIM!

@gertrudebuck366

2 жыл бұрын

@@misterlynch8411 NOT IN THE SAME CATEGORY AT ALL!! HE MAKES HER LOOK LIKE SHE’S PRACTICING!

@1027wld

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!!!!!!,but he knew what he did when he did it 😆

This should be on a CD!

@tyronnfields7945

2 жыл бұрын

I waiting for it to come out.....

@EricBrownBey

2 жыл бұрын

We need a record of it for phonographs.

@Poetpalmer

2 жыл бұрын

You are so right!!!!

@frederickweeks4962

2 жыл бұрын

DEFINITELY

@angelahicks2343

2 жыл бұрын

It is

Majority of the audience aren’t musicians, so they couldn’t appreciate how dude just snatched the soul out that piano!!!! WHEW!! Jesus

@lindapatterson5168

2 жыл бұрын

Yes he did!!!!! This is absolutely beautiful!

Know your Gifts. God blesses us All. Our existence alone is a Gift. This gentleman is refreshing. No machines. No synthesizer. Just an Instrument. Raw talent.

He made the piano cry!!! Period!!!! Tooooo much talent!!!!! They should have given it to him!!!!! Look at him, Heart and soul in this!!!!!

You can tell this young man eats, sleep and breathes music. He is the gift to watch. The music is just a bonus. God bless him

@wandaadams1057Royalblue

2 жыл бұрын

A wonderful and Bless'd Gift ,, just wonderful 🎶💞🎶💞🎶

I hope he’s making records, this right here is unbelievably outstanding

@cooltrades7469

2 жыл бұрын

Actually not. You get fooled by the theatricals...:)

@Agdnfjwhe

2 жыл бұрын

@@cooltrades7469 why be negative? What makes you special? You snob

@Agdnfjwhe

2 жыл бұрын

@@cooltrades7469 judge not before you judge yourself.

@rocjackson5975

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I see him, but what I’m liking is what I hear…and he is outstanding!

@Spiritualsimplicity

2 жыл бұрын

@@cooltrades7469 life is all theater It’s why we are here. To show out and he did! Just clap for the man

This Brother has Mad Skills. He definitely made that keyboard talk. We need to get that CD out right away!!

We lost a great musician in Ghana called KofiB and here there is another Talent ..

@reframingcommunication4550

2 жыл бұрын

:) :( yes :)

Bro killed it!!!!!!! Major skills love his confidence in what he does he zeal and excitement!!

I'm just seeing this is 2022 and wow!!! He is amazing and his swag.... The man!

He definitely made the piano sing and his stage performance was unique

Gotta give the sound man his and who ever programed that attack on that Motif! Oh, this kid got skills.

@7777Lace

2 жыл бұрын

Sound PERSON is DOPE!!! Even though it’s probably a Man, it’ll really be FANTASTIC when Women are more involved with the technical parts of the music, film & sound industries!!!

@frederickweeks4962

2 жыл бұрын

FACT

@UBigJoka

2 жыл бұрын

Man... His motif sound better than mine. Lord have mercy.

@UBigJoka

2 жыл бұрын

Man, woman, whoever the same person is they did a phenomenal job as well making him sound good. Then again, it's the Apollo, of course the sound is going to be fire. It's the apollo.

@reframingcommunication4550

2 жыл бұрын

@@UBigJoka LOL LOL :)

The MC expressed exactly how I felt... that his piano playing sang the song

I like how he directed the drummer to go stronger on the drum cymbals. Nice!

Sometimes people are just in awe!!! Most talented arrangement! 🙏

@callmemrgg4028

2 жыл бұрын

God showed up

That's what happens when passion meets talent!!!! Not only was he very talented but his passion for his craft exuded and produced great showmanship!!

Yes!!! Why am I screaming in my kitchen??? That performance was beyond amazing. Thank you 4sharing your gift with us. Bravo👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

That wasn't just music, but an experience! All I could do was enjoy the show. I hope to hear more from him. 🎹🔥

You were way too good for this audience sir....that was a gift you blessed them with!

@lesliemartin1772

2 жыл бұрын

Aman, that was awesome and amazing kings,

@feliciagittens6911

2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that.

He felt every bit of that !! It was resonating all through him !!! You could see it 🎹 🎶🎵

@wandaadams1057Royalblue

2 жыл бұрын

And so did I , That young man deserves a wonderful and prosperous journey , Outstanding performance 🥰💞🥰💞

This is my jam! And frfr the drummer needs to audition next 😂. He starts warming around 2:17 and he's on fire by 2:30 🙌🏽💯.

He killed it.

That was awesome! The audience was lame. He deserved a much better applause for that performance.

He truly does get into his music with his whole emotions!

His talent is amazing! I could listen all day. I'm hoping his musical ability brought him many opportunities.

He's no damn amateur he's a damn professional and sound better than most graduates of Berkeley

Wow, literally made the piano sing 👍🍻

That’s blended Apollo crowd I have ever seen and he was BOMB

@vaughncunningham8767

2 жыл бұрын

That Brother played the hell out of that piano and speaking of the crowd Harlem has been officially Gentefied!!!

Loved his style, showmanship and selection. Confidence was on point! Yes!

Omg he’s Killing that Song 🎵 l can’t think of the 2 ladies that made that song and l always liked that song and he’s playing the Hell Out Of It.!!! YESSS.! 😱😃😊

There ain't (not isn't) but ONE Thing you can say about that performance. And that is. He played da Hell outta that song.

Incredible pianist he is. Now this young man has the energy. 🎼🎼🎼🎼☝️

It’s a lot of talent in Akron Ohio!✊🏾

This DEFINITELY should be recorded. Love the song and the flava you put on it.

@skqq3250

2 жыл бұрын

I love love love this song too. Always divine!!

This is to damn good and unexpected 🙆🏾‍♂️

He KILLED IT !!! So talented !!!!!

All I could say is, "Amazing talent." When you feel the music in your soul, it's a whole different High. I felt this to the core. Beautiful!

I remember when Stephen Colbert Announce this brother on his show I watched him every night couldn't figure out his direction. You are extraordinary piano performer. Brilliant is the word. God-bless you brother on your grammys. And may you win many more.

@mimih23

2 жыл бұрын

Um this is not that guy though….two completely different artists.

What is there to say. God given, God driven. Simply amazing. I Love it.

Hes amazing 👏!!!! Stage presence is unbelievable

I seen him on Tik Tok...I'm glad I found him on here. Very talented man. He will go very far 🥰🥰🔥🔥🔥

He did not miss one Note, True & Real Talent,...Stay Blessed my brother 👍

@SeanSwann1

9 ай бұрын

1:11 missed that note 😂

Wow, this was a masterpiece!!!

Can't put the feeling in words. OUTSTANDING

Wow what a great performance

Awesome performance, worth the price of admission. It would be cool to see him in concert and afterwards go for dinner. Great evening out!

Kofi can really play that piano very talented I love the song all you gotta do is say yes.

@lindawilkins9034

2 жыл бұрын

Love

What I loved was the way the rhythm was all in his body from head to toe as he played. Spectacular.

Somebody call Floetry and let them know it would benefit them to get this dude onstage and give him a piano solo while they're singing this. Pure magic!!!!

This brother slammed it....now that's talent..

He is awesome. I like the way his body express the what he felt. A joy to watch. Thanks😍

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 standing ovation out here in south shore Chicago!!!!❤️

@karencompton4539

2 жыл бұрын

🤜🏾🤛🏾👏🏽🤗

He’s definitely a performer! But he screams COGIC church pianist and I love it!!!

Whoaaa! I was out of breath watching this. AMAZING!!!!

This is how my mom wished I played the piano😩😆

@BudandBloomWithBlossom

2 жыл бұрын

Heidi Ha! Ha! Haaaa!! 😂😂😂😂😂

@demetriushayes9862

2 жыл бұрын

Wish I could've played like this for my grandmother, RIP, gonna do it for my Mom tho

@karencompton4539

2 жыл бұрын

BUT GOD!✝️🛐

@davidg7136

2 жыл бұрын

@@karencompton4539 😂🤣

@reframingcommunication4550

2 жыл бұрын

@@demetriushayes9862 :)

Damn! That was straight up powerful! Made me get out of bed. This is a imma start my day out in positivity song.

S💞H.O.W.M.A.N..S.H.I.P....killed it and his RENDITION ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!! I would go to any concert he was going to play at!!!! Loved this

Aww man! His energy!!! This brotha got it!

And this is what comes from Ohio. Greatness !!!

I am a pianist and I stand in amazing respect for this young man. I felt every key stroked in my very soul. That piano talked as my piano teacher did. Amazing. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@reframingcommunication4550

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Felicia. Witnessed this- kzread.info/dash/bejne/amuj27Oupra8nso.html may enjoy :)

The confidence is everything

I can hear the influence of 1970's-era Stevie Wonder in his chord progressions, the variations of intensity that he uses, and the specific intervals that he's selected. NICE WORK!!!!!!!!!!

It's always wonderful to see a real artist that is so into the instrument they have mastered. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Love your energy, Kofi! Berklee grad here - would love to know you’ve gotten back there, and are continuing to grow and learn.

@Moi-io7yi

2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if he was a Berklee grad or student at some point. Skills ❤🎵🎵🎵

I’m getting Thelonius Monk vibes! Love Hip Hop, but I also love Jazz. You’d kill it in the Jazz world 💯.

Dude is good , but I give the band their flowers 🌹 also , they were EQUALLY part of his presentation 👏🏾👏🏾🎶

That drum follow on time beautiful

Gifted bless this brother made me wanna sing the lyrics to it

Good lawd!! This boy is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 the music is in his body, in his soul!!!🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@karendokes7173

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! When I hear him play it brings tears to my eyes. He has become one with his instrument. Just another kid from Akron!

I know alot of musicians has alot to say about this but, haven watched his videos... I just love this young man and pray that the Lord grows him, and cause him to find purpose...

Not only would I run to buy his cd's; I would skip the line to see him perform in person!! Soooooooooo talented!!!👏👏👏👏👏...

Wow saw him on TikTok and I had to hear the rest. This you man playing I could see and feel how deep it was. I had chills because I felt every note he played. Being a pianist me self never gotten that high. Wish nothing but the best in the future and it’s coming

never seen anything like this before !!!!!

I luv him, This is one of my favorite song and he played his jazz version masterly!!!!!! WOW just WOW…….

One of my favorite songs this is the most beautiful song I have heard in my life and I've heard a lot of songs muah!!! EPIC energy Kofi! God makes no mistakes 🙏 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

When I listen to him it takes me there and all I need to take with me is my favorite 🍷.... talent!

This is beautiful to say the least

@taneshiafilmore-knox7414

2 жыл бұрын

He becomes intimately one with the instrument and the instrument responds with amazing sounds from his touch!

Dude just left me searching for all his live performances. Oh Yeah he's that good to me 👌👌

Oooh...yes yes yes 💞👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿!!! He's giving me chills 🥰💯

This gives me chills every time I watch it

🥰muita musicalidade! Fantástico!👏👏👏👏👏

Yesss! A thousand times yes! Wonderfully done Kofi!

Amazing performance. I could sit and listen over and over again. So talented

TikTok brought me here sir you’re super talented chills🥶

one of my fav covers of this song, beautiful 💛

He know he killed it

Pure talent ❤️ in raw form

Bravo brother u r truly blessed w/talent & showmanship! 👏

He played that from deep with his soul. That was Beautiful ❤❤❤❤

If this won 2nd place what in the world could have possibly won 1st? Absolutely amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

This Gentlemen Mr. Kofi is Phonemenal pianist He made that piano 🎹 sing . My mother bought a piano for our home for my brother to play. We grew up with Singing and I think this is what missing with a lot of children being musically involved. We will always Shan in church I’ll see all the time.

Talented player.

When you watch a young man like this, you feel good knowing the future of music is in good hands. Not my style of music, but he's got technique and taste, and that'll take him far. Great shoes, too! :)

@lillyrose1422

2 жыл бұрын

Love the shoes as well😁😁

@THE_rare_N_Unique

2 жыл бұрын

Good thing it wasn’t about your style of music lol but his ❤

@klane2564

Жыл бұрын

Yes and thank goodness he can get exposure over internet platforms. It's wonderful to watch musicians explode through their music. I love, love, love unexpected surprises such as this gem of a powerful, soulful performance. Too bad the audience didn't know what hit em!🔥🔥

Had to watch TWICE: Beautiful ❤️