“(They Long To Be) Close To You” (The Carpenters) - Jazz Piano Arrangement w Sheet Music 

Quite simply brilliant Jacob. Played in your inimitable style 👏👏

I like its iconic intro. The song brings back memories

It’s been a minute since I’ve checked in on Jacob and I was so delighted to hear his interpretation of this somewhat cheesy sentimental song from the 70s. That said, I think he achieved one of the highest levels of musicianship by getting us to hear this tune in a different way. He successfully brought a laid back almost hip hop funk to this song. And he did it without a drum track or other prop that so many other pianists employ for effect. 👍👍👍👍👍

Your 🎹 always reminds me that this world is beautiful and wonderful. I'm sure listeners all over the world will be amazed by your beautiful performance.

this is truly something special, i keep finding myself coming back to this video over the past 2 days since its been uploaded. Beautiful!

連弾も素敵でしたが ソロもジーンときますね。 最後、なんてオシャレな終わりかたなのでしょう！

Playing it so softly and kinda subdued makes it sound so calming and nice. Your timing is so catchy as well!

No other arrangement ever, like the ones you craft Maestro Koller! Absolutely beautiful, just breathtaking, thank you, I cannot imagine not having your music in my world! 👏🏻👏🏻

Been listening to this song often lately. What a perfect timing, Thanks!

大好きなカーペンターズを大好きなジェイコブさんの洒落たアレンジで聞けるなんて✨ 今日から子守唄代わりに聞きながらねます💕

ジェイコブさんのClose to youの アレンジを聴いてしまったら 他は物足りないと感じてしまう ソロも連弾も格別です✨✨✨

There is so much to learn from your arrangements. This one is loaded with ideas. I probably won't purchased it, because I already have too many arrangements to work on, but I admire your creative style, strong rhythmic drive, and excellent harmonic taste. You are absolutely tops as a solo piano stylist.

Stunning! Thanks for the music Jacob!

原曲の良さは残しつつjazzyなリズムとオシャレなコードが素敵！

Excellent! Jacob's arrangement is very stylish and I love it🥰

アクセントの後、少し引くように抑えた歌い方、素敵です。キラキラとしっとりが混ざり合って、いつまでも聴いていたくなりました。

素晴らしい原曲に、更なる輝きと新しさをもたらすJacobさんのアレンジ・演奏にはいつも感動させられます。本当に素敵でした。 エンディングめちゃ好きです♪

なんともきらびやかなアレンジですね🎶 素敵な曲をありがとうございます。

The way you arrange music is like no one else👏. Also this sound quality 🔥

カーペンターズの曲、素敵ですよね！Jazz風にアレンジ、和声、アドリブと最高です！ 何回聴いても素敵です！ Bravo🎉

Gorgeous, Jacob This is the perfect background music for my coffee 😊

This was the song of our entry to the hupa! You really nailed the spirit and jazz essence of this song

懐かしいこの曲を、素敵なアレンジで聴けて嬉しいです。 また何度もリピートすると思います♪

転調した即興、本当に好き！ 歌声に似て可愛らしい音ですね♪

もうずっと聴いていたい。最高のアレンジ。

Incroyable, d'une beauté 🙏

So easy to get into your music and forget where I am or when, so delightedly and tasty to just listen and very enjoyable! Much appreciated.

A Mad Arranger is an understatement, your craft is splendid

Hello "Jacob Koller"! Thank you for showing us such a wonderful video! I feel so happy! I'm looking forward to your next work! Have a nice day!

すばらしいアレンジですねー😂 ありがとうございます

Amazing Jacob ! One of your best arrangements 🎶

I thoroughly enjoy every one of your arrangements 🎹

連弾を聴いてました✨ソロも素敵です✨

Espectacular!! Saludos desde Argentina!

amazing👏

Great

Jacobさん✨カーペンターズの「クロース・トゥ・ユー」私の好きな曲です🎵素敵なアレンジで心が優しくなりました😍

カーペンターズの🎵素敵ですね！ ありがとうございました。💐

Whew! I was holding my breath. Thanks

Beautiful 💪🏼

懐かしい〜💕70年代アメリカ🇺🇸の混沌とした社会で国民が求めていた穏やかなメロディ🎼カレン・カーペンターの爽やかで伸びのある歌声に癒された私も1人です。ジェイコブさんのJazzアレンジも非常に聞き心地❤よきです

Jacob always good in Jacz Music

非常舒服，好聽。

JK, absolutely beautiful, I can feel your vibes as you play this with your HEART. Much Love, THANK YOU for sharing.

I found you back in 2020 by typing in jazz piano on Spotify and have been listening nonstop to your pieces on RU-vid. I listen to your music daily on Spotify haha Thank you for helping me appreciate jazz more fully. Also, would it be too much to ask for you to add some of these pieces to Spotify in the future?

大好きなカーペンターズの「クロース・トゥ・ユー」バート・バカラックのスタンダードナンバーが 何とも心地よいアレンジになりましたね❤️ 天国のカレンちゃんにも聴かせてあげたいです😭

Great job Jake! Greetings from PHX.

カーペンタースというとスタンウェイの音色。そうしたイメージがジャズアレンジと共に心地よく聞こえてきます。

オシャレなアレンジが捨てです👏👏👏

Jacob Koller and Collier both did this song now

This arrangement is perfect with a bottle of your favorite wine and your significant other 😊

Aswome

HELLO! enjoy lestning Thank you so much for upload ✨🩵🪽

カ―ペンターズの曲はスキです🎶Jacobさんのピアノ🎹演奏アレンジ、益々イイです(^o^)v

上手いです。感動しました…僕もいつか弾けるようになりたいです。

💙👌

NONE OF THOSE NOTES ARE ON MY PIANO EITHER!! ARTIFICE! I ADORE YOUR FINGERS AND WOULD GIVE MY LAST TO CONTRIBUTE TO PRESERVING THOSE GOLDEN FINGERS,

do people mistake you for Jacob Collier? great arrangement and playing btw!

4:00~4:07

カレン様はドラマーだった人ですよねぇ☺️この曲❗聞きに来てくれたら嬉しい😆⤴️💓ありがとう😆💕✨

BREATHTAKING Jacob, this is way more than "Elevator Music" just like you mentioned in the vid of "Ellie my love", isn't it? Ha-Ha! When I hear you playing this, it seems the scent of elegant and sweet like an aroma wafts throughout the room. Healed! Here are my lyrics for you! ♬　On the day that you were born The angels got together And decided to create a dream come true So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of BROWN And starlight in your eyes of GREEN. That is why all the FANS in town Follow you all around Just like me, they long to be Close to you　♬ (I capitalized the changes, correct me if I'm wrong!) It's a wonderful thing that all the fans could be close to you through RU-vid.

Изящные формы нам интересны , мы никуда не торопимся. Спасибо.

Touch a keyboard and you’re allowed to comment “as a pianist,” for the rest of your life

I most certainly dig it. It's a shame that Karen Carpenter passed away so soon. It would be something if we could only hear her sing with your accompaniment.

エンディングで弾いている曲はなんという曲ですか? 聞いた事はあるような気がするんですが思い出せず……

Sheet link doesn't work😢😢

Mr Roger's neighborhood

This was from she was pretty

Jazz Pianist Mark Ruffalo

Its too late Carole King play. Thanks