The FUNKIEST Easter I've EVER had! - "Jesus is Real" (John P. Kee Cover)

The FUNKIEST Easter I've EVER had! - "Jesus is Real" (John P. Kee Cover) - (From the MD's Chair)

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Жыл бұрын

AUDIO DISCLAIMER:
The vocal tracks may sound a bit distorted, unfortunately they were recorded with wireless mics and the Gain levels were a bit higher than what they needed to be. Not much I could do to fix it. Hope you can still enjoy the Live performance!!
I had such a good time playing and MD'ing for Easter 2023 at Abounding Grace Ministries (AGM). Pastor Chad Brown led us into an amazing rendition of a John P. Kee classic "Jesus is Real"!!! By far the funkiest, most exciting musical Easter I've had so far!!! Hope you enjoy.
I don't own any copyrights for the music we covered in this live rendition. Therefore I will not be monetizing this video, unless approved by copyright holder for revenue share.
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Nikko Ielasi: Keys, MD, Stems.
Jeremy Jeffries: Organ
Jerohn Garnett: Bass
Taylor "The Pocket Queen" Gordon: Drums
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@anointedexpressionsmime1351 Күн бұрын

Love how nobody overplayed and stayed locked.

@feronmeadekunle4602 5 ай бұрын

First thing I noticed is the smile on his face playing. That's genuine joy, let alone of the skill and precision of the band. This was a joy to watch

@tomhearne6917 Жыл бұрын

John P kee posted this video. You know this guy is legit!

@waynegordon6385 9 ай бұрын

A gift from God you can't deny. Excellent Job musicians. 👏👏👏👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿💯

@mistervalentine5420 5 ай бұрын

Yea and along aside that white dress too, lord forgive me for that one 😢

@richierich4604 Жыл бұрын

I listen to this about five or six times in a row. the praise team is all that !!!!!

@Ms88Keyz Жыл бұрын

As a former head musician of a full church band, I fully appreciate how well you are leading your band! I wish the places I've played had thought of this set up where only the musicians can hear you in that mic and you can call out the chord changes. Awesome leadership in ministry!

@edwardmalcomb2360 Жыл бұрын

That is very cool the way you does the number system

@porte568 11 ай бұрын

Bruh yall drooling all over this dude and he skipped every difficult progression in the song

@Ms88Keyz 11 ай бұрын

Musicianship 101: know your capabilities and limitations. Arrange parts accordingly.

@nicklong1094 11 ай бұрын

@@porte568The praise team is singing the original recording

@porte568 11 ай бұрын

@@nicklong1094 All im saying there are dudes out here killing this song but soon as a european plays it with boring simple major triads amd skips every difficult chord in the song and plays them lilly white chords it’s 🔥🔥

@DETERMINOLOGY Жыл бұрын

The freedom in gospel cant not be compared. CRAZY stuff right here !!!!!!

@silverbirch9502 Жыл бұрын

17,200 Subscribers ?? Should be 1.72 million the way this young man plays. He looks like he is loving every minute. Just brillant !!

@gr8tbigtreehugger Жыл бұрын

Inspired! And the Pocket Queen too!

@timothymorgan764 10 ай бұрын

Love the way he’s leading the other musicians; fantastic job! All Glory to God in the highest!

@user-kb1tw4gb5n Жыл бұрын

One of the best Keyboardist I"ve heard in a long time, truly Blessed .

@jrcole7273 Жыл бұрын

the band is hot.. Keyboard is on point. the expressions are priceless

@LB7070 Жыл бұрын

The musicians did a wonderful job filling the song out to its full potential and I thank you for not out playing over the singers everything gelled together nicely.

@markhammowers9489 Жыл бұрын

I'm an aspiring bassist the first thing I listen to is the bass and this bassist was on fire🔥🔥🔥.Much praise for the lead musician wow what a masterclass, you guys are awesome. Keep praising the Lord and having fun 🙏

@nicklong1094 11 ай бұрын

The number system is a rule of thumb for us bassist. We play the root notes then we can play chops like a drummer a and jump back 😂to the root

@markarnold933 8 ай бұрын

Hey is ripping it. !!!!!

@miskittt Жыл бұрын

Show off!!!! And I’m here for it. 😂😂😂😂

@skyron19 Жыл бұрын

That bassist be thumpin..y'all did it justice ! Glad you stayed close to the original!

@TheJazzPianist Жыл бұрын

Jerohn Garnett is an insane musician!! And guess what, he's a even more killing on drums. He tours on drums with Chaka Khan :)

@DrPhylCunningham Жыл бұрын

John P. Kee is my Pastor. We have a ball with him and the musicians! I shared this with him 😍 Great job 👏

@TheJazzPianist Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you doing that. Means the world. Pastor P Kee did reach out to me and was the kindest. We are in touch on social media now, which is wild to me 😂🎶👍🏻

@gtube1477 10 ай бұрын

You’re licking his balls???

@emma_keyz Жыл бұрын

I've listened to John P Kee band and they're funky❤ but this right here is something I haven't heard and I am LOVING IT... whoooshhh❤ 🔥

@TheJazzPianist Жыл бұрын

John P Kee bands have been and will always be THE standard for gospel musicians. We can only HOPE to do the song a little bit of justice :D

@jayk6446 10 ай бұрын

im not the only one that sees that white dress

@marcellrentz9046 Ай бұрын

😂

@HelenaZeeshan 16 күн бұрын

Bro😂😂😂😂 you need Jesus now receive him

@chrisw.5625 Жыл бұрын

He piloted that plane 💯

@BrianKabalaMusic Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh the level of musicianship just casually like that?! I’m floored. And the pocket queen on the drums???

@jarrettvirgil9484 Жыл бұрын

This was so dope! Entire band was locked! But I'm extremely impressed with Nikko's level of concentration and that's all Imma say.

@FATMANSCOOP88 Жыл бұрын

Lol facts bro….Ms white dress

@luistorrez305 Жыл бұрын

Jesus is real!!! 😄😄😄

@whatintheworld8469 10 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same!! These ‘saints’ need to stop!!!😶

@adamcallahan242 7 ай бұрын

I'm a drummer, and I was thinking the same thing 😂😂😂

@jasonknox6657 Жыл бұрын

I get the numbers now listening to this guy. Yo this guy and his band are dope. OMG cold

@alfredabate3176 Жыл бұрын

I love this guy’s passion! Was so blessed watching him play.

@laidback6043 Жыл бұрын

Being a musician is truly a talent a wonderful job praise god.

@ryandupay Жыл бұрын

Nailed it on a resurrection Sunday! hahaha!!!

@felixayala05 Жыл бұрын

The Jason Williams of keys. 🔥🔥🔥

@TheJazzPianist Жыл бұрын

As a big basketball fan (played all my childhood and teen years in Italy), this comment hit even more than you imagine. I’m honored 😂😂🎶👍🏻

@webstercat Жыл бұрын

Jason Williams the son of Jerry..

@HeavyChordz 8 ай бұрын

This is the spirit of why KZfaq was created in the beginning: sharing a special moment with others. The excitement, engagement, fellowship is so inspiring. Great job!

@tonjonbian 19 күн бұрын

🔥🖤🙏🏾💯

@josephayoub6445 Жыл бұрын

This is really fantastic! The band, the singers, the groooove... Man!!!

@matthewetienne7430 Жыл бұрын

Almost broke my neck when this man got funky usually the bass and drums have to be locked in but you locked in the bass wit the keys?!? phenomenal

@ceelothatmane9421 Жыл бұрын

Man. If our choir director even considered enough to tell us the NAME of the song let alone the chords as they pass 😂 this guy is a beast. Playing under you, you’d constantly be learning to hear the chord changes and how the modes shift

@bookerfleming3898 Жыл бұрын

🤣😂

@LUX_8 11 ай бұрын

There's a BW organist, in Atlanta who does exactly that. 😐

@elijahpiere5324 6 ай бұрын

@@LUX_8okay, but we’re talking about him. Go under her comment section & praise her

@Bashanvibe Жыл бұрын

Everyone is so locked and clean 🔥🔥🔥😡😡😡

@dvoncruse6262 Жыл бұрын

As a fellow jazz cat that plays and MDs in church. You’re super dope. Lots of maturity and discipline in your choices and voicings. Big fan.

@TheJazzPianist Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. It always means the world, but especially when it comes from someone who has similar background and experiences in music 🎶🎶🎶

@webstercat Жыл бұрын

Dope kills

@AES950 5 ай бұрын

John P. Kee has made a great imprint on the gospel music landscape. Love his songs. Musicians gave JPK high honor with their excellent playing.

@eboneethompson4409 3 ай бұрын

Everyone was ON POINT!!! Praise the Lord y’all

@PACORAMIREZ1 Жыл бұрын

This song 🎶 tends to be over-done by some musicians, especially the drums. But you guys kept your cool, and it came out clean sounding and beautiful. I could hear all of the music, and all of the singers. Pure 🔥

@TheJazzPianist Жыл бұрын

I actually had a chance to talk about this with John P Kee, this video went viral on social media and he connected with me. He appreciated our humility in simply delivering the song in the powerful yet clean way it's supposed to be delivered. When the music is already written that well, there's no point in changing it too much or trying to show off over it. Just let the song speak for itself. I'm happy it spoke to you. Thank you for your kind words!!

@EddyJToledo 4 ай бұрын

That was awesome! Great job on the keys; love how the band is locked in, shows a lot of work behind the scenes (rehearsals). My respect.

@MayfieldPressConference Ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@porchiarussell4833 Жыл бұрын

Yeap this it‼️

@hectorrios4107 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work on MD and Piano !!! GREAT !!! Total Fan.

@leahgodson2319 Жыл бұрын

Wow! First time seeing how the leader coordinates the others musicians; amazing! And yes, Jesus is real!

@hezekiahmorales3030 Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥 @3:08 Praise singer turned around and with her look said, "WAIT A MINUTE!!!"🔥🔥🔥

@shamelsykes1386 Жыл бұрын

Where it the stankface button because this was funky!! LOL!!

@TheJazzPianist Жыл бұрын

I clearly found that button while we were playing it ahahahah because i could not control my face muscles!! That's what John P Kee music does to you.

@jonathangarcia7376 Жыл бұрын

Mad props to the bassist. Nice pops and picks

@SBWorld17 Жыл бұрын

For me I rate you the best MD of 2023

@mlove33138 Жыл бұрын

I'm praying that God will continue to use him. He's awesome. 😊❤

@rolandjohnsonii3418 Жыл бұрын

Nikko, you flat out cold with it! It's a joy to watch you enjoy what you do! God given talent!

@gibsonguy5240 Жыл бұрын

They sound so good. Loving the band director at the keyboards

@ducethedrummer Жыл бұрын

Real groovy was groovy for real ❤❤❤ 3:15 I'm very humbled to listen to such good work. God bless you. I hope I can minister for Christ with this level and higher.

@garytolliver Жыл бұрын

This is why you will always be one of my most favorite keyboard players!! You might be Italian but you have more soul than the average brother!! You know me Nikko, #1 fan forever!!!!

@Richboyrich26 Жыл бұрын

FACTSSSSSSS

@TheJazzPianist Жыл бұрын

Hey Gary!! Good to hear from you as always!!!! I really appreciate your support through the years. YOU THE MAN!

@chrisbranch231 Жыл бұрын

Come on you know Italians Are all a mixed race of Greeks that black 🖤 and Romans. They know it too that's why Germans and Russians hate them so 😢 much

@petemoore7089 Жыл бұрын

You right.....he does compared to the average brother!!

@adriangreen7777 Жыл бұрын

Are you a

@dorislindsay7348 Жыл бұрын

Come on here...Yesss! I love it!

@williamwhitaker4114 Жыл бұрын

Man that 🔥and to the point. Keep up the good work, and the sound is well balanced. Kudos to the sound tech.

@bmalone26 Жыл бұрын

Yall bettah play! So clean!

@TheJazzPianist Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!!

@kareemdadrummer5325 10 ай бұрын

@Nikko So dope!! Y'all are locked 🔒 and didn't damage the song by doing too much and your leadership as MD is great!! Keep going!!!!

@anthonym410 Жыл бұрын

Wahoo !!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩

@edennard1 Жыл бұрын

My man you hittin them corners.. yes sir

@soulmedia80 8 ай бұрын

The queen in white just brought all men of culture to Jeezus.

@nucmed121 4 ай бұрын

YESSUH!!!!

@lindacarroll10 3 ай бұрын

@soulmedia, I noticed her cute little figure too, for a different reason of course, because I'm all woman.😂 But I don't mind giving people a compliment.

@lanbuddyatgmail 3 ай бұрын

As a keyboardist and someone who has led arrangements like this, there is a relaxed intensity of concentration going on here. His comfort level is refreshing but I am not fooled. He and his band are working. And they are working hard. Each of those call outs he uses is a pre-practiced set of moves and they used a lot of them…that’s not something that just happens. It’s a lot of brain power and experience and yes practice with the same group of people. I would hesitate to say that he is not focused on worship since this level of performance requires a lot of your attention. You would see these guys hearts in the rehearsal and every group I worked with genuinely wanted to give God a gift of excellence not just get some recognition from people…

@stanvans3214 18 күн бұрын

yep. it's one thing to be able to play at this level, but it's another to have musicians who care AND have the time to learn such a coordinated effort efficiently. and almost as important, a church budget that works to fund such a pursuit.

@JairusDixon 11 күн бұрын

Nah, I wouldn’t open my mouth to say if it’s worship or not because while the musicians were able and skilled enough to add their own flare, they’re playing 100% of the original record so if they took the time to learn it(they did), they can 100% be in full worship right now.

@lisah6799 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite songs

@krystye51 2 ай бұрын

This was so good. 😊

@edbleful 6 ай бұрын

Oh the raw talent!! All glory to God forever and ever... God bless!

@JayA-uq6gb 2 ай бұрын

Funky definitely locked band

@Dyshof 8 ай бұрын

Outstanding musical leadership

@MissOkisha 8 ай бұрын

He bettah play

@meditationandrelaxation2303 6 ай бұрын

Nikko you're damn good at what you do. God be praised

@johnhendricks8140 Жыл бұрын

Gospel music will put you through the paces when comes to chord movement, Nikolai great musical knowledge, and your band is top notch.

@benniefieldsjr2649 Жыл бұрын

I really like how you remained true to the original!! God Bless you!!!

@dhsobers9195 3 ай бұрын

So good❤

@clarenceharrisjr7566 4 ай бұрын

I just love the energy and the family together just celebrating Jesus Christ and not Easter.

@SanNjig Жыл бұрын

The girl next to him in the white makes me a believer, just wow

@darelet Жыл бұрын

I feel you.. dress accentuated those curves so well

@veegee1974 Жыл бұрын

That was cold!

@Ak86291 Жыл бұрын

You guys did an amazing job! Keep it up🎉 👏

@micahsmith3226 Жыл бұрын

Amazing rendition 👏🏽

@JRProductionsTV Жыл бұрын

MAN I wish you could break this down for me!

@leroystreat7165 8 ай бұрын

Whoah

@davidapple5374 Жыл бұрын

Bro great communication with the band! you guys have a tight sound!

@nikophilly 5 ай бұрын

🔥🔥

@rickrobinson7064 Жыл бұрын

I wasn't looking for this Song. But it came up in my videos. Yes Lord 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@gallen3205 Жыл бұрын

Jesus is real and the Queen in the white is the truth 🙏🏽

@kdx1 11 ай бұрын

Dang! My man playing with so much soul! He was definitely invited to the BBQ.

@SirDLee Жыл бұрын

👁👁 All hearts and minds clear. Let us focus. 🎹🎶🎵🎼 😍😄

@eknight101 8 ай бұрын

You said everything without saying anything my brother. 😳🧐🤤

@JadeNazareno Жыл бұрын

This is unreal brother! So good! 🔥🔥🔥

@josiahkierstead1499 11 ай бұрын

That bass player😎😎😎🫠

@douglasg3dh Жыл бұрын

Tocam muito. Que pegada desse louvor . Aqui no Brasil é complicado a turma nao estuda e toca de qualquer jeito

@LightLifeLifestyle 10 ай бұрын

Your musicianship and leadership is excellent! Great work!

@jkdsonly6233 Жыл бұрын

Had missed your church uploads bro!! We need MORE

@rodneymosley1626 11 ай бұрын

All i can say is.AWESOME!! Amen?

@trollgawdt6915 8 ай бұрын

The lady in the white got yams

@theinstructor3626 Жыл бұрын

Yea my guy...I first heard him with The Berkeley R&b ensemble...He have a solo on there that is sick..

@elijahgarcia6365 Жыл бұрын

My brotha🔥🔥🔥 at 4:23 you got me feet moving!!!

@no-ee Жыл бұрын

Insane how tight!

@nswanaselemani2903 Жыл бұрын

Sweet communication

@stevenschwartzii2352 Жыл бұрын

band and singers are stellar.

@paulsmusic5729 Жыл бұрын

I love the groove maaaaan🔥. That white dress is real too❤😂

@tkbradford1247 Жыл бұрын

That white dress is REAL fo sho!!!

@darelet Жыл бұрын

Lost focus too

@kkbsrt8687 Жыл бұрын

Great leading. Wish ya'll were near me. You all were crushing it. I can appreciate this.

@zefunkya 9 ай бұрын

And that, boys and girls, is how it is done!

@flashlight5695 10 ай бұрын

Never gets old...such and uplifting song and their doing it well. I really know He's is! JESUS IS REAL!!!🥰😇

@IbeWazir Ай бұрын

Just WOW is all I can say! I'm glad this video popped up on my KZfaq!

@elbowyeish Жыл бұрын

this keyboardist had the BEST view this sunday. #blessed

@ISREHL 10 ай бұрын

truly blessed

@ShallOvercome24-7 7 ай бұрын

Nice personality 😂

@VanWinger 3 ай бұрын

Lord have mercy