I have heard many and this is the best!! Hancock has put soul into it. It should have a million likes.

Proof that playing all the right notes is less important than having something to say. Exceptional performance.

The clarinetist's name is Michele Zukovsky. She has been principal clarinetist with the LA Philharmonic for a very long time, and is world famous among symphony musicians.

Nunca jamás me cansaré de escucharla...... jamás

When a piece has been performed this many times…by so many different, world-class musicians…and been ruthlessly exploited in movies, television and, indeed, commercials…then as much as you may love the piece, it is difficult not to think of it as a “war horse”. It becomes hard to get excited about seeing yet another performer simply give the piece lots of respect, technical excellence, and energy. All good things, of course but at this point maybe not enough to inspire making the trip to the concert hall. I have been to many concerts conducted by Dudamel and have likewise seen Hancock in concert a few times. But man, am I ever sorry I was not at Disney Hall for this performance! Herbie’s phrasing and dynamics gave such a wonderful new life and breathing space to the much-loved old war horse. I hope Gershwin, wherever he is, got to hear this and give the (now seemingly) stodgy, original reading by Paul Whiteman’s Orchestra a rest. So great to see Dudamel spying on Herbie during the performance, able only to smile at what Herbie was doing and shake his head in admiration, which I’m sure was also a treat for the LAPhil’s musicians.

Hancock played it nearly by heart,totally humbled, "jazzed" and just perfekt. My favourite performance

this makes the story complete. In the 1920's wrote Gershwin this piece, inspired by jazz and blues. Here we have a perfoemance by one of the greatest pianist in the history of jazz!

Out of this world!!! The most fantastic performance of Gershwin’s masterpiece I have ever heard! Bravooooo!

BEST VERSION EVER!!

One of the best performances of the Rhapsody I have ever heard, absolute bliss.

This shows the difference between READING music and PLAYING music. Who cares if it's not technically brilliant. If I wanted technically brilliant I'd listen to midi. This is what music really is. Best rendition of Rhapsody in Blue I've ever heard.

RHAPSODY IN BLUE... ESPLENDOROSO!!!... Hancock, pianista negro norte-americano; Dudamel, maestro (latino) venezuelano; Gershwin, compositor judeu norte-americano e a Filarmônica de Los Angeles (com vários caucasianos)... Independente da cor, uma raça somente, a raça humana: o maior espetáculo da Terra!!!

The master at work!!☝️

THESE TWO GENIUSES PLUS THE. LA PHILHARMONIC REALLY BRINGING TO LIFE THIS RAPSODY. TO ME IT IS MORE VIBRANT AND ALIVE THAN NEVER BEFORE.

OMG how awesome this is! And how much Gershwin would've enjoyed this interpretation if he was alive. Excellent!

Both Dudamel and Hancock appear to be thoroughly enjoying themselves.

This is the most amazing performance of Rhapsody in Blue I have ever heard and seen. And it is one of my most favorite songs. Herbie Hancock tears the keys up and Dudamel lets Herbie go. Hancock plays with, behind and in front of the rest of the orchestra to perfection.

No solo la ejecución es la mejor que he escuchado nunca. La calidad del sonido es superlativa. Gracias por compartir esta obra maestra

all those musicians of the LA phil can say they played with herbie hancock! That in itself is an impressive thing on a resume! Herbie hancock right now is probably one the most recognizable true musician we have today that can play all genres!

Wow! What a version of this classic and jazz standard. Loved the play between HH and Dudamel, who was clearly loving every minute of Herbie's performance and Herbie, man, swinging, honky tonk, backbeat, improvising... And that clarinet solo :-D