jwnicholson78 Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 I've been meaning to record a video of Pop's Dilemma by James Booker for some time. I love New Orleans piano, and this is one of my favorites. But, it's also a beast! I did my best to try and do it justice, so I hope you enjoy! jeff 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutrageProductions Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 I have a lot of respect for anyone that can approach what is very nearly 'stride' piano and nail it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 Very cool Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwnicholson78 Posted October 26 Author Share Posted October 26 On 10/21/2025 at 9:45 PM, OutrageProductions said: I have a lot of respect for anyone that can approach what is very nearly 'stride' piano and nail it! Thanks. I recorded Carolina Shout several years ago, and have been thinking of redoing it with a video. Unfortunately, it's far harder than Pop's Dilemma! Here's my recording of Carolina Shout in case your interested. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwnicholson78 Posted October 26 Author Share Posted October 26 8 minutes ago, Bapu said: Very cool Jeff. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesha Posted October 27 Share Posted October 27 Fun one, nice to see you performing it on your piano. I don’t know the song, but can almost hear the words and see people dancing to it. You got the vibe for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted October 27 Share Posted October 27 Hi Jeff I don't know the song at all, but I really enjoyed this and very much enjoyed your playing Excellent stuff Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Boog Posted October 27 Share Posted October 27 Well done Jeff 👏 Btw, I live 40 miles outside of New Orleans. Fwiw, This performance def sounds like home to me. (I'm sure Fats would approve too 😉) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl1968 Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 excellent playing and recording Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPAREELS Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 Wow! You took me back years watching this .. my grandfather used to play those keys at Christmas with the family singing or dancing some 50years ago he played the harmonica as well ... I know he would have loved your skill .. thanks for the post really excellent vibe 🙏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwnicholson78 Posted Sunday at 01:07 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 01:07 PM On 10/26/2025 at 9:15 PM, treesha said: Fun one, nice to see you performing it on your piano. I don’t know the song, but can almost hear the words and see people dancing to it. You got the vibe for sure. Thanks, treesha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwnicholson78 Posted Sunday at 01:07 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 01:07 PM On 10/27/2025 at 11:11 AM, Bajan Blue said: Hi Jeff I don't know the song at all, but I really enjoyed this and very much enjoyed your playing Excellent stuff Nigel Thanks, Nigel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwnicholson78 Posted Sunday at 01:09 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 01:09 PM On 10/27/2025 at 11:29 AM, T Boog said: Well done Jeff 👏 Btw, I live 40 miles outside of New Orleans. Fwiw, This performance def sounds like home to me. (I'm sure Fats would approve too 😉) Thanks! I've only been to New Orleans once. Went the Preservation Jazz Hall while I was there and absolutely loved it. So glad I captured the sound of home for you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwnicholson78 Posted Sunday at 01:09 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 01:09 PM On 10/29/2025 at 7:06 AM, daryl1968 said: excellent playing and recording Jeff Appreciate it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwnicholson78 Posted Sunday at 01:09 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 01:09 PM On 10/29/2025 at 7:19 AM, SUPAREELS said: Wow! You took me back years watching this .. my grandfather used to play those keys at Christmas with the family singing or dancing some 50years ago he played the harmonica as well ... I know he would have loved your skill .. thanks for the post really excellent vibe 🙏 Thank you! I'm glad my playing triggered some happy memories for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross S Posted Sunday at 04:21 PM Share Posted Sunday at 04:21 PM Really outstanding playing on this Jeff! Marvelous playing, really captured the vibe!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timboalogo Posted Sunday at 10:27 PM Share Posted Sunday at 10:27 PM Wow, this is such a great piece Jeff. You mentioned in another thread that you were hesitant to to post your work here for review. There's absolutely no way that you should hesitate to post more, this was terrific! Bet it only took you one take, too ... Timbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted Monday at 06:45 AM Share Posted Monday at 06:45 AM Man I love that bluesy style of music and I'm completely in awe of someone who can play it as well as you. Great job. Beethoven on top of your piano there would approve for sure. -Bjorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwnicholson78 Posted yesterday at 01:55 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 01:55 AM On 11/2/2025 at 11:21 AM, Ross S said: Really outstanding playing on this Jeff! Marvelous playing, really captured the vibe!! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwnicholson78 Posted yesterday at 01:57 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 01:57 AM On 11/2/2025 at 5:27 PM, timboalogo said: Wow, this is such a great piece Jeff. You mentioned in another thread that you were hesitant to to post your work here for review. There's absolutely no way that you should hesitate to post more, this was terrific! Bet it only took you one take, too ... Timbo Thanks so much Timbo! In that other thread, I was more referring to my own compositions and productions. It's much easier to sound good when someone like James Booker is giving you the notes 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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