Hi, Can you give me an opinion about this performance of The Entertainer?

[spyflight]

Hi, a friend of mine asked me to give an opinion on his performance.
Can you tell me if it's ok?

 

[ranniks]

The beginning and sort of the end sound too fast to my ears.

[ted]

I think it will be very good once the rhythm and phrasing is better directed, and the occasional bits of slurring and rushing are ironed out. As a guide, listen to the many and varied good versions which exist. For example, this man plays it at around 1:10:

[hfmadopter]

As a guide, listen to the many and varied good versions which exist. For example, this man plays it at around 1:10:

I agree, that speed is about right. The OP's is varied and a tad rushed feeling but probably still better than I could do it right now ! I played that many times about 30 years ago.