DOROTHY DONEGAN (The greatest pianist you never heard) Jazz History #27
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2 жыл бұрынYou may never have heard of pianist Dorothy Donegan, and after you watch this video you’ll wonder why. People are blown away when they encounter her multi-genre virtuosity and unabashed high spirits. A spectacular player whose ability far surpassed her public recognition, there is irony and satisfaction in seeing this video consistently rank among the most popular in the series. The comments say it all. Hail Dorothy Donegan!
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@robertlopez8288 11 ай бұрын
I was Dorothy's piano tuner in the 1990's in Los Angeles. She told me she would practice 8 hours per day. I'd never seen a piano with more wear and tear. She was amazing and a kind and gentle soul.
@mortalclown3812 11 ай бұрын
Rest in paradise, Dorothy. ✨
@amusicment4829 11 ай бұрын
!!❤
@fifthbusiness1678 11 ай бұрын
I’m sorry, but that is very hard to believe. KZfaq.
@mxfxdlg 11 ай бұрын
This may sound like an odd question but I am being sincere. Do you remember the brand of piano she had?
@BlueSpirit. 11 ай бұрын
I’d bet you’re a good pianist and you’re definitely a GOLDEN EAR! 🌟👑 Thanks! 🙏
@LovelyNYC7 11 ай бұрын
Dorthy Donegan was my friend! I met her when I was just 21 years old. I was a radio personality for KGFJ radio in LA. She was a guest on my syndicated show “Darcel in Hollywood!” I kept in touch with her and when I moved to NYC to go on the air at WWRL, Dorthy was playing in the Lounge in a hotel in Mid-town Manhattan (I believe it was the Sheraton.) I am also a singer & she invited me to sit in with her & sing! I sang, “A Song for You.” I remember her with fondness! She was very kind to me & gave me some solid advice regarding the music industry. It was a joy finding this video here on KZfaq! A side note; I was born & raised in Buffalo, NY. My mother was a fabulous cook & had a greasy-spoon restaurant before I came along. Her claim to fame (she would tell me when I was just a kid) “ Cab Calloway used to love my food !” I’m sure he probably played at the “Colored Musician’s Club!” I’ve moved back home to Buffalo and live near this historic club! I sang there myself in 2018!
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Glad this video brought back lovely memories--thanks for sharing!
@tonymckinney1355 10 ай бұрын
Cab was born in Rochester NY pretty close to Buffalo.
@theresa9055 10 ай бұрын
Wonderful experience! Thanks for sharing!
@geekcollage 9 ай бұрын
That is so awesome! Do you still perform?
@paulflute 9 ай бұрын
brillaint background to a great vid.. thank you
@swilhelm3180 11 ай бұрын
Well THAT was a treasure. I have never heard Boogie Woogie played with such playful authority and creativity. This was a revelation. And to think, because of her background billions of people never had a chance to hear her utter mastery of the keyboard Because of the cowardice of producers afraid to break out of their expected mold. When we suppress talent we all lose.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Treasure is a good word for her.
@greendesertgoddess 10 ай бұрын
WOW . . . She is a Universal Treasure! 🎉
@rudimwongozi2169 10 ай бұрын
Well I did. I heard her live on a couple of occasions.
@randeanrockman6357 10 ай бұрын
That's for darn sure. So sad for us and all the unsung heroes. She is amazing!!
@richardtaylor5806 10 ай бұрын
WWwWOOooo
@7stringjazz1 11 ай бұрын
Damn. yet another hidden figure in American history. Thx for unloading. She deserves a wider appreciation.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
I'm doing my part!
@phyllisjohnson6442 10 ай бұрын
She sure does!
@dookoonu2741 10 ай бұрын
My sentiments exactly!
@williammcnamara4331 10 ай бұрын
Que increíble pianista muy escondida
@7stringjazz1 10 ай бұрын
@@chasesanborn You are a scholar and a gentleman.
@bettyriley7295 11 ай бұрын
There are a few jazz greats on the piano that stand above all the rest. Dorothy is among them. She is without a doubt one of the greatest jazz pianists that ever lived.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Thus the title. Thanks for the comment!
@goodchessactor 11 ай бұрын
Towards the end of the video she pulls a Maurice Rocco!
@CHIEF_420 10 ай бұрын
🇺🇲⌚️
@dancewomyn1 10 ай бұрын
Man that woman could play!! The piano is like a limb for her, it's part of her!
@lagunagreg4019 11 ай бұрын
You hardly ever, ever hear a jazz player play with this excellent level of evenness in both sound and rhythm. Wonderful control!
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Many, many, many hours of practice went into that.
@lagunagreg4019 9 ай бұрын
@@chasesanborn - just like everybody
@robertlopez8288 11 ай бұрын
I was lucky enough to see Dorothy play at the Catalina Bar and Grill as a trio. After a particularly blistering performance (wish I could remember the song), a band member spoke to her and pointed to a dark corner in the back of the club. Next thing you know she’s saying, “Harry Connick Jr, is that you in the back? Get up here and play something.” Harry replied, “No way, I’m not following that!” They went back and forth in a good natured way and he finally relented, went up and played some solid jazz piano. But he knew, just like we all did, he was way out of his league.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Her appearance on Marion McPartland's show gives some idea of what it's like to go toe to toe with her.
@VangelVe 10 ай бұрын
Oscar Peterson said that he was in awe of her abilities.
@ScandiSweets 10 ай бұрын
@robertlopez8288 I love stories like this! Thanks for sharing.
@csmith7404 10 ай бұрын
Love that story!
@BarkerT 9 ай бұрын
Brings a tear to my eye to hear that story. The student always knows who the master is, even when that person may be in decline. Which she obviously wasn't!
@MyMagic111 11 ай бұрын
I saw Dorothy Donnegan perform at The Jazz Club in Gastown in Vancouver, BC Canada. Watching her play, sometimes her hands moved so fast over the keys, you could not see them. She was such an exciting performer and a classy lady.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
You are lucky!
@stuffnuns 11 ай бұрын
you’re one lucky person to have seen her play. Wow.
@seanthompson244 11 ай бұрын
Holy crap!!!!!!!
@robertakerman3570 11 ай бұрын
@@chasesanborn If My Child aspired to piano; I wouldn't let them see this until they learned some. Too much to handle.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
That's one way to put it. :)
@MatthewDLDavidson 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for introducing me to this extraordinarily talented pianist. Never heard of her before. How sad she isn’t better known.
@chasesanborn 2 жыл бұрын
I knew a lot of people would have that reaction.
@tomkelly4336 Жыл бұрын
@@chasesanborn, I was lucky enough to see her twice when she came to Boston Ma. D.D. had a big heart and allowed this person from the audience to sing with her, unfortunately for Dorothy, the disparity between the two was readily apparent. Donegan however played as hard as any pianist I have seen, including O.P.
@roberthelms1737 Жыл бұрын
@@tomkelly4336 That's where I first saw her. I knew I had to hear her again and did.
@tomkelly4336 Жыл бұрын
@@roberthelms1737 I am glad you did, I went back the second night to hear her again. D.D. was a monster of a pianist!
@helloween76 10 ай бұрын
WHY does nobody speak about this woman!?!? omg... she's out of this world!! I love it. Pure pure energy and talent
@chasesanborn 10 ай бұрын
At least this video has sparked a comment or two...
@deb7518 9 ай бұрын
DAY-UMMM!!! How have I never heard of this woman before???!!
@stuffnuns 11 ай бұрын
I have been a music fan all my life, and a fan of the 30’s jazz. How come I haven’t heard of her until now? I just love her humor, her mastery of the instrument and her unique beauty.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
The title speaks to your point. It's never too late to discover something or someone new!
@mxfxdlg 11 ай бұрын
I concur. I tell you, between racism and sexism, it’s a bloody wonder we’re still a nation. This fantastic artists name should be just as common as Ella, Dizzy, Basie and Elvis. Unfortunately, small bigoted men have robbed so many of us regular folks of opportunities and life experiences for far too long. What a precious national treasure many of us missed out on.
@cnrspiller3549 11 ай бұрын
@@mxfxdlg I dunno. You'd need some stats to back that up. African Americans have long been over represented in jazz, probably because of a differing cultural inclination towards the genre that would be difficult to unpack. Look at how few black country singers there were/are. Is that racism or differing cultural inclinations? As for being held back for being a woman, you would have to account for the likelier explanation that fewer women became so proficient in the art as men - possibly because men always have more to prove. This is because a man with skills becomes significantly more eligible, whereas, when it comes to dating, a woman with skills is just an intimidating woman with skills. Harsh, but true. Where the stats would help is to tell us the proportion of highly talented male jazz pianists who remained unsung compared to the proportion of talented female jazz pianists who, like Dorothy, remained unsung. Tbh, we have little chance of ever knowing the truth of those hidden statistics. Imo, from watching her delightful 1996 performance, she probably did inject too much quirkiness for producers to know what to do with her. I loved her performance though - utterly joyous. She seems like a most interesting soul.
@DanSharpIBD 11 ай бұрын
@@cnrspiller3549What an inane comment. You should have stopped at "I dunno".
@cnrspiller3549 11 ай бұрын
@@DanSharpIBD funny. Your arguments are lacking in substance, however. What exactly is wrong with my reasoning?
@freddiemiranda5366 11 ай бұрын
This lady definitely had some chops she made the piano 🎹 cry and sing at the same time thank you Dorothy Donegan God bless 🙏.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Amen!
@kennethburruss4488 11 ай бұрын
So many skilled, talented and gifted musician from this Era that never got their proper recognition. She was AMAZING! Makes me proud of African Heritage 💚🖤❤.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Duly so.
@ezekielbrockmann114 10 ай бұрын
I thought she was American.
@emilerose1424 10 ай бұрын
@@ezekielbrockmann114 Dorothy Donegan was African American.
@josephbarbera9220 11 ай бұрын
She’s brilliant. The critics were clearly envious of her!
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
So should we all be.
@emilerose1424 10 ай бұрын
@@chasesanborn Haha! Amen. Thank you for preparing this informative history lesson which is, for me, a first intro to the delightful Ms. Donegan. Even as some state leaders seek to teach us less, thank you for trusting us enough to teach us MORE!
@trainliker100 11 ай бұрын
My mother was a professional pianist who also played solo performances at Orchestra Hall in Chicago. She was white, but being a woman was enough to limit where her career could go. She played at a very, very high level, though. For a short time during the 1940's somebody put together an "All Women Piano Orchestra" with about a dozen pianists and my mother was the lead. It wasn't financially successful and didn't last long. But one of the other pianists was Catherine Bielefeldt who would be a lifelong friend. "Cathy" also became the first female manager at Steinway Hall in New York. And that was definitely breaing a barrier at the time. Anyway, orchestras back in the day were almost always all male except for the harpist seemed to always be female.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
It was (and still is, hopefully to a lesser degree) an uphill climb for women in jazz or classical.
@davidkemp3154 10 ай бұрын
Man slammer. Men worked for a living caught buffalo died in wars & ships in war. Since women ,& their black pimps got control 30 % wild bees extinct.Ocesn temp in Keys FL today was 101°. 20° above normal. Biden, Pelosi, women & blacks have just all the future fish dinners for now extincted humanity they are so stupid. I play jazz as well.
@alger8181 10 ай бұрын
Funny how all the great men are so worried about these "weak" women usurping their place and power, innit?
@micahanderson8903 10 ай бұрын
No offense.... But an all piano orchestra.... Just not a great idea... Maybe today with electric keyboards to give timbre and articulation contrasts... But that would just be hard to hear with all pianos.
@trainliker100 10 ай бұрын
@@micahanderson8903 It depends greatly on the arrangements and the dynamics of how it is played. Especially if some of the pianos are used for doubling. Your argument "hard to hear" could be similarly applied to a large chorale with 50 or 100 voices. Most are aware of music for two pianos, but there is also music written for three, four, five, and even six pianos as it is. Musically, the "orchestra" was apparently well received. It just wasn't financially viable.
@michaelalberson126 11 ай бұрын
How could a super talented pianist like this not have been incredibly famous the best I have ever heard.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Unfortunately it is not an uncommon situation, especially for women in jazz.
@angelapleasants8285 11 ай бұрын
Wow, I am completely blown away by this! 😳😳😳 I had never heard of Dorothy Donegan before. She was a tremendous talent!!! It's a shame that she didn't receive more recognition during her lifetime. Now that I know about this incredibly talented lady, I certainly won't forget that she made a remarkable impact in history. Thank you so much for sharing. May she rest in peace and in power! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Amen to that.
@AliasJimWirth 11 ай бұрын
I do not have words. All I can do is give a thumbs to these comments here before me. Thank you for sharing the talent of this precious woman. What a gift she was given.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
And a thumbs up to you for adding your voice!
@virino2586 Жыл бұрын
I was 18 or 19 in 1969 or thereabouts when I heard her play a smokin' boogie woogie on local public radio ahead of an announcement that she was playing at a local espresso joint. And I could take public transportation to go hear her! Live! High point of my young wet-behind-the-ears life!
@chasesanborn Жыл бұрын
What a great experience and memory!
@jgowin66 11 ай бұрын
Dorothy was so magnificent, from the 1940's to the '90's. She had an abundance of personality and style to go with all that talent. I wish I had known more about her when she was still with us.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
I feel the same way.
@jetphone1974 11 ай бұрын
What a remarkable musician. Talent in every cell. Simply stunning.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
True enough.
@phil4977 11 ай бұрын
I discovered her a few years ago by accident. Dorothy was wonderful. Completely unique and so underrated. Can only imagine that seeing her live would have been a very entertaining experience.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
A number of people in the comments had that experience.
@ericj9793 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for letting her excellent music speak for itself.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Which it does.
@voice_from_pizza 11 ай бұрын
The elbow key got me. You win, you win. Cheers. 🇺🇸
@kwgm8578 11 ай бұрын
A genius, a comedienne, and a hell of a piano player. Dorothy Donegan also made many films. God bless her.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Amen.
@darrylscott740 10 ай бұрын
Spot on! Yes the best pianist I never heard!!! 💯🔥❤
@darktimesatrockymountainhi4046 Ай бұрын
Wow!! This selection shows Dorothy’s deep knowledge, extensive practice, and versatility.
@chasesanborn Ай бұрын
She was truly all those things.
@kirkhale5661 7 ай бұрын
My Lord!! Unfreaking believeable. What a show woman!
@wizardoffrobozz 11 ай бұрын
Dorothy plays with her entire body and commands undivided attention.
@RedcoatsReturn 11 ай бұрын
😲 A genius on the keys…no notes…all that music in her head…😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊Thank you for educating me 😉👍👍
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Glad to spread the word!
@remember92456 11 ай бұрын
I had albums of hers as a kid, growing up in a jazz household. So glad she’s getting long overdue recognition
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Any kid who had her albums in their household was a lucky kid.
@strooomon 10 ай бұрын
Saw her at jazz night at The Four Queens. She needed to be helped on stage but man oh man, when she sat and played, she could run a four minute mile. EPIC.
@chasesanborn 10 ай бұрын
Love it.
@hugomolinaOG 8 ай бұрын
Wow it sounds like an amazing experience. It reminded me when i saw Barry Harris in Madrid and the same happened. Had to be carried to the stage but when he started playing i was baffled. Such a privilege to see these legends live.
@strooomon 8 ай бұрын
@hugomolinaOG it was beyond amazing. Jazz night at the Four Queens was hosted by Alan Grant, a legend in NYC jazz radio. Every Monday night, an amazing act played 3 sets, all of them legends, some well known, most not. Corky Hale was so good we stayed all night. Yes, I had never heard of her either. DD was the most shocking. The struggle to get on stage followed by the power of her playing, was simply epic. Corporate America got rid of jazz night and eventually the free lounge acts. The once great city has turned to Corporate shot. At least I have musical memories. Yes, 30 years later, I remember like it was yesterday
@chuckford5927 10 ай бұрын
I learned something new tonight...I've NEVER heard of Dorothy Donegan, but after seeing ths video, I won't forget her. It's such a shame she didn't get the exposure she deserved over the years. Exceptional performances by her. Thanks for sharing this. I really enjoyed it.
@chasesanborn 10 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that!
@dean3434 9 ай бұрын
I'm just now (at 75) seeing this video and the story of Dorothy Donegan. Why? Why was I not given the chance to know about Dorothy Donegan when I was younger. Why just now? And so it goes with those narrow-minded music industry bosses back in the day and maybe even today too. Dean
@bruceb5481 6 ай бұрын
@@dean3434Those narrow minded bosses are the reason I left my music career behind in 1981.
@harbottle99 11 ай бұрын
What an amazing pianist and what a stylish lady.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Both.
@attic1project776 7 ай бұрын
I watched Ken Burns Jazz documentary during Covid. I don’t recall Dorothy Donegan is mentioned. What a gem slipped through the net!😮
@chasesanborn 7 ай бұрын
Any jazz history series, including the one on this channel has to overlook many important artists. Dorothy Donegan didn't change the face of jazz the way most of the other artists I showcase did, but she is certainly talent deserving wider recognition, and ironically this video has been watched more than any other, many times over. So at least around here, she has gotten her due!
@jonnelson6446 2 ай бұрын
She's also not mentioned in Leonard Feather's Encyclopedia of Jazz (1960), supposedly the definitive book on jazz history up to that point. Feather also forgot Stump Evans, Bill Johnson, Bill Rank, Jimmy Palau, Steve Brown, Charlie Green, Ed Cuffee, Jimmy O'Bryant, Joe Robichaux, Greeley Walton, Johnny Russell, Henry Ragas and numerous other luminaries.
@chuckschillingvideos 11 ай бұрын
She played with every bit as much energy, dynamics and aggression as any man. Simply amazing.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
More than most.
@bench7434 11 ай бұрын
I love that era, fats Waller the swing , the smoke, the wardrobe, the women’s style.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Happy to dispense with the smoke, but otherwise...
@neilpollicino80 9 ай бұрын
Better late than NEVER. Awesome.
@tonybabb3525 9 ай бұрын
Sheesh! She was GREAT!!! Why had I never heard of her in my six decades?
@chasesanborn 9 ай бұрын
You are not alone, as you can see.
@dianecourtney2724 11 ай бұрын
OMG I could cry bc I’m just seeing her. Where Have I been 😔
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Wherever you were, you had lots of company.
@CandiceJoergan 10 ай бұрын
Not only was she outstandingly talented, she also was incredibly beautiful as well. Wow.
@stephaniehigginsgarrett5998 7 ай бұрын
She was so talented, definitely unsung. Thank’s for bring her to the spotlight.
@airmanchairman 11 ай бұрын
Utterly astounding personality, ability & performance - one of the all-time greatest, no doubt‼️
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
You are among many like minds.
@Truthasvictim 11 ай бұрын
I'm bowing to you Chase in appreciation of exposing me to Dorthoy someone who, criminally, at the very least, I've never heard of. But I am on humble knees before this total musical genius. The way she can morph from one style to another seamlessly, with dexterity and technique the equal of anyone I can think of, all while throwing sly humour and the showmanship factor in, is sublime. Once again, the stupidity of sexism and racism rears its ugly head, all while Dorothy rises above those things showing what having a regal spirit is all about.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
I agree with all of that except for the need to bow to me! :) Kidding--I'm happy to spread the word.
@jonesstanleyw 10 ай бұрын
Truly a musical treasure…. RIP Dorothy Donegan.
@antoinettesingh9755 10 ай бұрын
I saw her in Chicago and she literally got inside this upright piano and played the heck out of it. I was absolutely amazed. A performance I’ll always remember. 🎹🎶🎼🎶
@ms.tlotus9179 Жыл бұрын
Wow....a true Virtuoso!!!! Dorothy is amazing!!!!!
@chasesanborn Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@plrndl 11 ай бұрын
I discovered her via the Clint Eastwood section of "Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues". That one discovery easily justified the price of the entire 7-DVD set.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
There you go!
@IamP3ngu1n Жыл бұрын
Dorothy Donegan and Hazel Scott ...would have been unreal ! Thanks for the post !
@chasesanborn Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@larryk.watson2778 10 ай бұрын
I’m a pianist and organist.. wowwwwwwwwwwww I could listen to this all night!!!
@RonHarrisMe 8 ай бұрын
When I see talent like that... and the perfect music, I see 10's of thousands of hours of practice to get that good. Just amazing.
@chasesanborn 8 ай бұрын
Agreed.
@DennisBLee 2 жыл бұрын
Holy shit, this woman was a phenom!
@chasesanborn 2 жыл бұрын
Well said.
@mzbea4996 11 ай бұрын
I saw her live many times in her older years She was amazing still.
@karlhungus5554 6 ай бұрын
Wow, this is incredible! What a beautiful and amazingly talented lady.
@laman8914 10 ай бұрын
Thank for sharing African creative cultural heritage. This is how we should keep our values alive.
@chasesanborn 10 ай бұрын
Happy to be able to do so.
@soundtracks6656 11 ай бұрын
She once described herself with the words “I’m wild but I’m polished,” and truer words were never spoken.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Freedom stemming from discipline.
@jameswalton3930 10 ай бұрын
Controlled Wildness
@AmritAcoustics 10 ай бұрын
The universal key to music, life, and the rest. @@chasesanborn
@andrewrothman7805 11 ай бұрын
Saw her live twice. She was something else. I remember she opened with a Chopin etude.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
I'm envious!
@bluecrueful 6 ай бұрын
Had the pleasure of seeing her play
@chasesanborn 6 ай бұрын
Pleasure is right!
@Johnnyk999 11 ай бұрын
What an absolutely incredible talent she was! After some 50 yrs of listening to jazz, I just discovered her here on YT about a year ago. Bless her soul!
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
You beat the crowd.
@peterhenman2662 11 ай бұрын
Saw her at the Nice Jazz Festival in 1974. Unforgettable.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
I'll bet!
@salsanjazz4388 10 ай бұрын
I saw her many many years ago in New Orleans in a small lounge in a hotel. We spent some time with her chatting, eating, taking about music. She was a very sweet person. We were about 18 or 19 years old at the time. Fresh out of high school on our way to study music in college in New Orleans.
@chasesanborn 10 ай бұрын
Cool story, thanks for sharing!
@Downecker 7 ай бұрын
Dorothy and Mary Lou Williams knock me right out ! Phenomenal 😅😊
@TheDavidlloydjones 9 ай бұрын
She has a variety of little wicked grins that keep sneaking in on her face from time to time. Great fun!
@rayrayray4116 2 жыл бұрын
Genius. As good as it gets Listen to her all day long!
@chasesanborn 2 жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@rayrayray4116 2 жыл бұрын
There is something in her playing that speaks to me. I wish I could tell you what it is. I’ve seen many great musicians, live. Spent many a night in Greenwich Village, NYC yet her playing ……. Wish I could have met her, been in her presence. Just cool.
@306champion 11 ай бұрын
WOW, Dot, you rock. You got me movin like I haven't in a long time.
@johnmitchelljr 11 ай бұрын
Magical fingers with a musical heart to match. Humor in music, what a concept. Her showmanship matches her talent. She had everything to become a household musical name. For all she gave I hope she had a good life. Such a great video. Thanks for sharing this treasure.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
I'm glad to be able to share the wealth!
@paulflute 9 ай бұрын
amazing revelation of world class talent and personality.. thank you.. a real gem..
@axolotl8694 11 ай бұрын
these icons and geniuses can settle to the bottom of media coverage and public consciousness. thank you for being a force to bubble them back up.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
I'm glad to have the opportunity, and thankful to the KZfaq algorithm which is currently putting this video in front of large numbers of viewers.
@peggysutton6542 10 ай бұрын
I discovered her in the mid 70's and went to see her every chance I got !!! She was everything!!! RIP
@robbes7rh 8 ай бұрын
She played with rhythmic vitality, a rich musical imagination, and a tremendous facility for the keyboard. She had lost none of her musical vitality by 1996, Watching her play drove the last sexest cobwebs out of my head for good. She plays as well as any of the stride champions including Tatum. You were correct, I hadn't heard of her - but i have now.
@chasesanborn 8 ай бұрын
My job here is done.
@thomasprice1320 10 ай бұрын
WOW,WOW,WOW!!!! What a great pianist. I'm floored by this performance. She does it with ease, like T'aint nothin to it. Awesome don't even describe her talent. Love this lady!!!
@chasesanborn 10 ай бұрын
That's the way it's supposed to sound, but t'ain't easy to achieve it.
@SergeCeyral 9 ай бұрын
I had the immense privilege to hear Mrs. Donegan live, 40yrs ago, in a private show in France. She totally floored the audience by her incredible talent (and simplicity and constant humor, as well!). She was like a F5 tornado in the barn. Thx so much to the Hot Club de Champagne (and his hereditary and stainless president Jean-Pierre Chouleur) for that unique evening.
@chasesanborn 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for relating that--you are lucky to have had that experience.
@SergeCeyral 9 ай бұрын
@@chasesanbornI experienced some rare and fine concerts (Lonnie Brooks in a bar ; Bob Brozman in a very small venue; Illinois Jacquet’s Big Band in a 200 seat theater; Dwight Yoakam in a small rural French village fair...). But that D.D. show (in a 80 seat private home attic !) was an incredible "smack in the face" evening... She took any request and replied : do you want it "à la Ellington" or "à la Pete Johnson" ? Blistering
@RandyRandyMcSwainSr 16 күн бұрын
I loved her piano in her living room area and all her dresses before she left on her tours to Europe
@pauldelve5793 11 ай бұрын
What a find today, genius talent, you have made my day ............... WOW!!!
@marianlevy9232 Жыл бұрын
Incredible playing.. she should be more well known -definitely one of the greats 🎹❤️😊
@chasesanborn Жыл бұрын
Hopefully this video advances that cause.
@stavrosk.2868 11 ай бұрын
When you think you know a lot you find out you know very little. Donagan really was one of the best.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
There is always something or someone to discover.
@stuartdryer1352 10 ай бұрын
Wow she swings hard!!!!!! And insane chops.
@emigran7472 4 ай бұрын
I am totally gobsmacked never knew her but wow what a treasure thank you thank you thank you
@joshc441 11 ай бұрын
She was amazing. I’m so shocked I’ve never heard of her.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
As you can see, you are in good company.
@joshc441 11 ай бұрын
@@chasesanborn I’m a studying her music after this video.
@Afro3461 10 ай бұрын
Wow! Why wasn’t this fabulous woman virtuoso piano jazz player not recognised and far better known during her career? Thanks for making this video and bringing her to the attention of a new and appreciative audience!
@chasesanborn 10 ай бұрын
I'm happy to be the messenger!
@nickrobinson2023 3 ай бұрын
Unbelievable! How have I never heard about such a prolific player. Thanks for sharing.
@chasesanborn 3 ай бұрын
Your sentiment is shared by many in these comments. I'm happy to be the messenger.
@claudelebel49 9 ай бұрын
Such talent leaves me in awe
@jysurferman 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for introduce her and her works…. The video performance is unbelieveable. so much energy
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Happy to make the introduction!
@debralynnpaxton5238 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. Spectacular !
@dorothybothman1550 9 ай бұрын
I am so proud to be her namesake...Dorothy... a gift from God,,,
@musiqal333 10 ай бұрын
Damn! Why was i only today years old learning about such a vibrant and talented pianist!!!!!!! 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 That woman was Hot Fire!
@chasesanborn 10 ай бұрын
No time like the present!
@lawrencetaylor4101 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, merci for this. What a great talent.
@chasesanborn 2 жыл бұрын
That's for sure!
@josephhargrove4319 11 ай бұрын
She's just brilliant! Thanks for giving her a wider audience. richard -- Music is the companion of joy, the medicine of sorrow. - anonymous
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
I'm thankful for the opportunity to spread the word.
@VRnamek 7 ай бұрын
Whoa. What a virtually unknown legend. Improvising and running cycles around one of Liszt's famously difficult pieces...
@bruceb5481 6 ай бұрын
Side splitting humor delivered eloquently without saying a word. Extraordinary.
@marksutton5540 11 ай бұрын
Amazing is an under statement! Why am I allowed to live in the same universe as she.
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Because you appreciate art.
@dookoonu2741 10 ай бұрын
She is such a sensation! Thanks for bringing her to our attention!
@jbkoffman5160 10 ай бұрын
WOW WOW WOW!!!!! I'm hooked!!! she was amazing !! what a show girl too!!! crazy!! thanks for introduction!!
@MrLewis-lk8us 10 ай бұрын
Holy Smokes she’s freaking amazing. Complete Freedom and control
@wolfgangzettl3448 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for showing this wonderful pianist !!! I really didn't know her until now ...
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
A lot of people are just discovering her. You are in good company!
@marquiselektrek8452 11 ай бұрын
Amazing! Can't believe that this is the first time that I recall ever hearing of her.👏
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
You are in good company.
@musamor75 7 ай бұрын
My God, this is absolutely stupendous! I am really blown away. What a revelation. This is talent of the very highest order. Surely one of the greatest ever. Thank you so much for sharing-'this is a very moving documentary. God bless.
@chasesanborn 7 ай бұрын
Glad to be the messenger!
@theinspector7882 9 ай бұрын
Genious = Love, Talent & Persistance 🎉
@alainthibault8674 11 ай бұрын
Wow ! I’m speachless. What an amazing talent!
@chasesanborn 11 ай бұрын
Great reaction!
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