John Williams at Ronnie Scott's - Documentary of 1971

[@HpHH83]

I've watched this documentary at least once a year, going on 6 years now. It's intimate, engaging, and very informative. An all around great documentary of any genre.

[@ricardomarramarra4121]

Gran virtuoso de la guitarra clásica. Un estilo único . En vivo es impresionante la claridad y perfección de su técnica.

[@razakza]

Thank the Most High for KZbin. Had it not been for KZbin, I would probably not have seen this amazing gem in my life.

[@Michajeru]

This was so educational and of historical importance. JW is a real treasure to the world of classical guitar. He stands along side Segovia and Julian Bream for his enormous contribution to the music we love - the classical guitar.

[@jcarlosbenitodds6196]

did you hate dylan's electric transition?

[@Manana7016]

@@jcarlosbenitodds6196 i’m brand new to learning classical guitar. Are you referring to Bob Dylan? And what electrical transition?

[@ryunsummers9283]

It is a testament to his level of artistry that he was able to silence a naturally rowdy crowd. Playing that perfectly is a form of hypnosis. Dead silence for 10 minutes? in a jazz club?? Incredible.

[@alvodin6197]

That wasn't his point at all. Which you would get if you heard him criticize classical tradition. The point was to have a moderate crowd who weren't too load but aren't pretending like they are in church.

[@christopher5585]

John Williams, the best Classical Guitarist in the World.

[@uneedtherapy42]

Not only is this a great video but honestly this is probably the best the classical guitar will ever be played.

[@DwainDwight]

this guy is flat out amazing. I grew up listening to him & Segovia as my parents were big classical guitar fans.

[@lawcch]

john is my idol. he is my inspiration for playing the guitar. a nice memories of his career showed us that a guitarist can do so many things to make the world the better place.

[@kaldesjarlais375]

he was absolutely amazing--- so clean and accurate

[@StephiSensei26]

A very interesting look into the enigmatic John Williams. Those of us who were fortunate enough to be contemporary with his rise in the public eye (and ear), have him to thank for our love of the music and its instrument, the guitar. At first he appears distant, but it's just his humility. Actually, ask him a question, and he'll engage with you without hesitation. He (and Julian Bream) put something into motion, that I'd bet, they themselves were not even aware of at the time (although they did work very hard at it). They, like Segovia before them, inspired an entire generation of classical guitarists. Thank you John! You're a really cool and hard act to follow! Brilliant, as always. Note: "Scherzino Mexicano" 40:24.

[@skinnykarlos710]

Well, John Williams may have spent most all of his life in London, England and consider himself a 'Londoner' I will always consider him one of our, Australia's, finest artistic exports. Thank you, allegrofilms for this great showing of Mr. Williams in so many different contexts and ways. He truly is one amazing guitarist but, quite possibly more importantly, an amazingly humble and decent man.

[@britturk123]

I have never understood how much talent comes out of Australia (25 million and that is now, it was under 20 ) you must have something in the water.

[@nycgtr]

Great documentary, phenomenal guitarist

[@PhilMcKelliget]

It's nice to be able to listen to a whole piece without somebody talking over the top as in most modern documentaries.

[@danielhughes5250]

Listen to the record then. It's a doco, what do you expect.

[@Cliff7257]

I was there and he was brilliant!

[@mjdillaha]

Cliff Dearden what? Really?

[@steveb9325]

That must have been incredible to witness live! Playing his Fleta no less.

[@RobertoMartinez-kv5tp]

@@steveb9325 La guitarra que toca JW en este concierto es una Hernández y Aguado. No es una Fleta.

[@kaylouisecook366]

Cavatina! not heard that for ages! Heavenly!

[@crasigb]

What a beautiful contribution this man is in so many ways! Thank you John Williams for your love and courage.

[@justinludeman8424]

Such a lovely bloke and an endless source of inspiration, his output alone. Great doc' 🙏🏼

[@Moodymongul]

picture at 8:52 ..wow! I think John's dad is playing the first chord of 'Recuerdos de la Alhambra' in this pic (While John watches over his shoulder). It's beautiful to see such an intimate moment between father and son.

[@oller7113]

Saw it live on TV in Sweden. I was thrilled! Especially the Cavatina, of course. It was sensational!

[@aleleeinnaleleeinn9110]

The breadth of Williams recordings has amazed me for decades. He believes in recording more than the same old often recorded songs. He has done this for a very long time. And he has had fun doing it along the way.

[@diment0857]

This documentary is a masterpiece in so many ways and while not being jazz per se it is totally imbued by the spirit and freedom of jazz. John Williams was the Andrés Segovia of his day and Ronnie Scott the dean of European tenor saxophonists not to mention a world class wit who established the club named after him where jazz royalty played night after night since day one. To watch him discussing frankly with John Williams about their common passion for real music regardless of style is a real treat and JW's (thankfully unedited) performances are priceless gems. So thank you John, Ronnie and Christopher Nupen (the director who studied guitar with JW under Andrés Segovia) for this wonderful musical and intellectual offering.

[@vitto1353]

John Williams the best!

[@GordiansKnotHere]

Saved this video right into my "Studies" folder. Thanks!

[@snacklepussPSN]

The appears to be nice re-emergence of interest in John Williams which is great: More and more younger musicians; mostly male guitarists are being inspired by his unorthodox methods of playing: John Williams is personally responsible for my re-interest in guitar and ukulele: Ive been playing over 20 years and fell into a dry spot a while back: One listen of Cavatina put me back in my place: I grabbed the notes online and printed them out: Hes a genuine born musician: When he plays he paints a sonic canvas for me:

[@personaljesus000]

“Unorthodox methods”? Which methods might those be?

[@dankelly2147]

What a most delightful time together!

[@TaiChiBeMe]

This is a wonderful video that I haven't seen before. Thanks for posting. When I first began learning classical guitar this is the John Williams I remember. His tone so clear and the cleanliness of his playing. As a teenager he, Segovia and Bream were it!

[@Peter-vd9wi]

Very Nice to have the whole"package" so to say and in Good quality! Thanks!!🙂🙂😀

[@allanwolff9541]

I particularly enjoyed the Ronnie Scott's footage.....I was lucky enough to see him there playing a programme of Augustin Barrios...it was of course wonderful.

[@richardsleep2045]

Stunning talent, thanks.

[@patricepoli2299]

Superbe reportage très documenté. JW au sommet de son art. Quel bonheur de l’écouter sur la splendide Hernandez y Aguado tellement plus expressive et nuancée que la lattice.

[@marioramosribeiro7869]

Thanks a lot! Terrific! Awesome and extraordinarily cozy!

[@MrDizzyvonclutch]

26:09 amazing.... I never thought I’d see the day... and in the year I was born! Now I can rest at ease a little bit knowing this thing.... so brilliant a recovery though, like it Diane happen at all.

[@steveb9325]

the best video ever on KZbin!!! thank you!!!!

[@theshadows7948]

amazing..amazing performance and good ambiance

[@nbnguitar]

Wow. What a fantastic video. I'm a huge fan of JW and seeing this video is a true joy. Thank you for posting it.

[@43painter]

That Was Mind Blowing! ThX for sharing!

[@dmf1782]

A man who inspired thousands of young people to peruse plying classical guitar

[@andrewpendlebury1103]

Fabulous,thanks a bunch,he has been a great inspiration all my playing career,Andrew Pendlebury.

[@666viemetal666]

gracias por compartirlo. muchos saludos 🎵

[@jeremyboot1513]

Great programme. Thanks for posting. Really good quality as well.

[@mokhlisstsoulifaroukh1704]

Very inspirative . Thanks

[@TheHallsofMusic]

I saw John Williams at Ronnie Scott's and had to click just to see if it's the same Ronnie Scott's that Jeff Beck played... LOL!! Great stuff!!

[@winglow7615]

This guy needs more promotions.

[@RobertoMartinez-kv5tp]

Desde muy pequeño tuvo rasgos de un Genio. Y se convirtió en eso. En el más grande guitarrista. En el *Gran Jefe John Williams*

[@tiburcionascimento8011]

A música mais linda e icônica para se ouvir e tocar...Um Stair Way to Heaven da música espanhola...Astúrias é de outra dimensão, como seu melhor intérprete....John Williams..

[@ariehandoko6806]

The most crystal clear tone ever!!

[@arturpassos9285]

John Williams; foi na minha opinião o mais notável aluno de Segóvia. Teve uma grande ascensão nos anos 70 e 80. Mas parou por aí. Claro que aqui no Brasil temos ótimos violonistas; mas John Williams não era só técnico; ele tinha um toque sonoro em seu violão e uma interpretação notável; principalmente nas suítes de Bach.

[@rjonas6459]

AMAZING!

[@Nivenization]

Thank you.

[@MariCharalambous1]

excellent... thank you.... perhaps a docu on Joaquin Rodrigo .. por favor... :)

[@nusushika]

「蜂鳥」一曲的演奏、實在太精彩。

[@europe3108]

so good!

[@MrMjp58]

I read somewhere that Ronnie Scott was so inspired by this performance that he bought a top quality guitar to learn on - only to leave it virtually unplayed. RIP Ronnie.

[@snacklepussPSN]

+MrMjp58 That is correct about Ronnie Scott: Ronnie knew immediately upon watching John Williams in 1969: John Williams became the first classical musician to appear at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London solo and live: Instantly recognizing his ability and talent in his complex; unique - unorthodox playing techniques [Ronnie] realized he had a lot more to learn and seized the opportunity: They both played ensembles in practice a few times but even more so they did it with Ronnie playing one style of music and John another: Each one learning from each others sound: Great insight:

[@MrAug80]

Ronnie was a great guy. Awful shame he took his own life.

[@uriahl2331]

Bernie Holland Really cool story.

[@mjdillaha]

@@BernieHollandMusic please tell me more

[@johnmanganaro3109]

Could the guy in the front @42:28 be the guitarist Kenji Sano who is featured in a Julian Bream masterclass playing Benjamin Britten Nocturnal After John Dowland? I may be totally off base but I believe I recognize him and he is staring intently at the left hand like a guitarist would...

[@botter097]

Thật là một thứ âm thanh ma thuật mà anh ấy đã tạo ra.

[@laguitarradepablo]

I relate to this part 12:01 - 13.07

[@jaimejuliangiron2933]

And the traducción?

[@juniorhacksaw4783]

An era when British Television actually made documentaries for grown ups. No waffle, stupid camera angles or constant bloody repetition as though we're morons.

[@featherinthewind333]

long gone are those days

?? What ? These cameras are awesome and good made...

[@DiegoMendesCX]

Anyone know which Canarios version is that one at 1:30?

[@jorgehuamanmusic]

Anyone know the name of the opening Jazz piece?

[@HpHH83]

John Mayer brou- I mean John Williams brought me here.

[@SteveAaron]

Looking at the headstock, he seems to be playing a spruce top Friedrich guitar (BTW, I used to live right next to his workshop). Anybody has an idea?

[@MiguelFerreyraGuitar]

Stephen S. Nabet It’s an Hernández y Aguado guitar. Cheers, ~Miguel, Guitar Lessons from Spain

[@steveb9325]

​@@MiguelFerreyraGuitar thought it was his Fleta? Hernandez then. thank you!

[@opticalmixing23]

27:32 ty for coming out, goodnight!

[@lanchanoinguyen2914]

1:55 john dylan what a hard and ridiclous long music piece.

[@dax9369]

Does someone know the first guitar piece John played? I was trying to find it but unsuccessfuly.

Heitor Villa Lobos Prelude 2

[@MIKE-TYTHON]

Does anyone the the song at 40:30

[@stratcat7162]

Oh man I suck... he's great!!!

[@andorrasrevenge1683]

I wonder if that’s the “Fleta”?

[@MiguelFerreyraGuitar]

No, it’s not a Fleta. It’s an Hernández y Aguado guitar. Cheers, ~Miguel, Guitar Lessons from Spain

[@PeriMartins]

45:13 Chorinho. Brazil. Villa Lobos.

[@thanagan5192]

What guitar is he using here?

[@Gguy061]

That's one edgy opening. You'd never guess it was about a classical musician

[@johnbaron19]

Does anybody know the actual name or opus number of the Scarlatti piece he plays at the beginning?

[@tonyjonesbassoonwhippet2271]

Sonata K380

[@phillipstrommer4668]

Sonata in E major number K380.

[@manuelv3888]

What is the name of the piece he's playing at -7:55? It has that Tarrega style to it.. never mind he mentioned it at the end..lol

[@noelwilde]

It's a Scarlatti Sonata

[@ClotEastwood]

11:26 Segovia's eyes

[@nwo0935]

version en español?

[@allegrofilms]

Unfortunately not, but here are other documentaries with Spanish subtitles: goo.gl/s6sSG1

[@allan2098]

I'm not sure which guitar this is, either his Fleta or the Hernández but it sounds so much more natural and immediate than the Smallman. I know the Smallman is expensive, but bin it and play something that sounds good JW, like you did here.

[@steveb9325]

I think its his Fleta though not sure either. Yes! totally agree!

[@jerryrobertsguitars]

in the first of the video it I a spruce Hernandez Y aguado. basil recognizable by the distinctive headstock shape and carving.

[@barabambiri8703]

what's the piece in 3:06

[@phillipstrommer4668]

3:06 Canarios by Gaspar Sanz 1640 - 1710.

[@themusiccovenant]

Master guitarist

[@johnjansen6943]

CAVATINA by JOhn WIlliams

[@peaveawwii1]

Who is this guy? Unreal

[@josecoello6422]

Allen Lichner Is John Williams one the best classical guitarist of all times.

[@phaturtha216]

The 'Prince' lol.

[@ebrahimrafatjah9815]

Io tried to learn classical guitar but it was too hard

[@ClotEastwood]

My Guitar is now in the log burner. . . . .

[@mariostifanic7777]

31:43

[@tribestribes2555]

Those guitars from Aguado Hernadez is nowadays very expensive.

[@alessandrocalcaramo]

Gentili amici di allegrofilms, mi vedo contestato da voi un mio video contenente una mia esecuzione di "Il Colibrì" di J. Sagreras in quanto "riprodurrebbe" una melodia contenuta nel vostro video. Questo è il video in questione: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp66nZhomtiDaa8 ...potrei avere vostre delucidazioni? Grazie

[@larkatmic]

Early 1970s mens fashion was awesome. Today it’s no collared shirts, ties, no long sleeved anything, t shirts, ball caps, and too much skin and tattoos. One could dare say we are at a point, even musically, near an end. Was a good run.

[@flynntib]

Yes, the brilliant era of classical guitar have been past.

[@robford3211]

No cell phones !

[@FURDOG1961]

19:45

[@polonaise]

6:05

[@TruthSurge]

do we ever see a really amazing classical guitarist with short, stubby fingers? No. Never.

[@peterjongsma3221]

John Williams is greatér than Segovia That Bach Prelude was sensational.

[@dariofernandez3854]

🇺🇾❤️❤️❤️

[@jeffwindsor2557]

Williams is the master for Bach ect but Julian Bream rules for anything with a Mediterranean flavour.

[@crasigb]

I love him and he is the best...But composers do have schedules: Whether Mozart when a King commissions an Opera with an opening night date, or the Beatles 'cmon lads you've got 2 weeks to write and record 14 new songs'. That bit just is not accurate unless you have financial freedom and then write when you want to,

[@soundcanvas2645]

Jeff Beck

[@uriahl2331]

Why do you say that name? I find it funny because another commenter on this video, Bernie Holland, apparently played in a band with him: 'Hummingbird'

[@philtanics1082]

Man John can play, top 3 classical guitarist all time for me. Culd have lived without that jazz fusion crap phase tho, man that nonsense is an offense to the ears when used to hearing him play Bach and the other great composers.

[@steveb9325]

John would love you.

[@Thefare1234]

Young people do crazy things

[@codonauta]

John Williams´s technique was absurd.

[@larrylin9141]

Wat is tis dude doing in a jazz club..he dun fit the enviroment

[@Soytu19]

If he is so bored of playing always the same pieces in the same way, why doesn't he try with something new, something like, for example, the ten string guitar? I don't understand why so many guitarist are not interested in the 10 string guitar.

[@josecoello6422]

JulianJules Cause 10 strings guitar have too much other technical difficulties and is no neccesary for music 10 strings.

[@josecoello6422]

JulianJules Try for yourself to play clasical guitar and you will see in fact what you call boring is very hard cause is real music.

[@allan2098]

Because ten strings is four strings too many..

[@rjonas6459]

which 6 boneheads put thumbs down?