Tribute to Tony Williams Solos and Hot Stuff 1964-1994

1 - Miles Davis Quintet - September 10, 1964 - Steve Allen Tonight Show
2 - Miles Davis Quintet - November 7, 1967 - Stadhalle, Karlsruhe Germany
3,4 - Tony Williams Lifetime - June 17, 1971 - Paris, France
5, 6 - Jean luc Ponty - August 1972 - Paris, France
7- Stan Getz - 1972 - Montreux Jazz Festival
8- Herbie Hancock 4tet - April 1981 - Chicago IL
9- Great Quartet feat. Dizzie Gilespie - August 1982 - Newport Jazz Festival Madarao, Japan
10- VSOP II - April 3, 1983 - Chicago, Park West
11, 12- VSOP II - July 24, 1983 - Casino, Montreux, Switzerland.
13, 14, 15, 16, 17 - Zildjian Days / Clinic - April, 28 1985 - Dallas, TX
18 - Herbie Hancock - August 31, 1986 - Mt Fuji Jazz Fest
19 - 21 Tony Williams Quintet - November 3, 1987 - SUBWAY Jazz, Koln Germany
22 - Tony Williams Quintet - July, 1988 - Umbria Jazz Festival, Perugia Italy
23 - Tony Williams Quintet - August, 1988 - Mt Fuji , Japan
24 - Tony Williams Quintet - March 17, 1989 - Burghausen, Germany
25, 26, 27 - Tony Williams Quintet - March 25, 1989 - Theaterhaus, Stuttgart, Germany
28 - Tony Williams Quintet - March 1990 - Blue Note Tokyo, japan
29, 30, 31 - Tony Williams Quintet - July 27 1990 - Antibes, France
32 -Jan Hammer / Tony WIlliams Group - July 4, 1991 - Montreal Jazz Festival
33 - 36 - Tony Williams Quintet - November 17, 1991 - Carrboro NC
37 - Tony Williams Quintet - Feb 17, 1992
38, 39 - Tribute to Miles - July 02, 1992
40 - Tribute to Miles Davis - July 12, 1992 - North Sea Jazz Festival
41 - A Tribute To Miles Davis - July 19, 1992 - Philharmonie im Gasteig, Munchen (Germany)
42 - Zildjian Clinic - 1994 - Scotland

[@REFondrums]

Man, you should get some kind of award for this. Wow. The time and the effort to compile and do this is serious. MUCH appreciated.

[@bradlloyd6261]

Damn reet! Thank you!!

[@hughenmatt]

Honestly, the reward was in the doing itself! Definitely a passion project that I can't be happier to share with others.

[@ACLOCKWORKDRUMMER]

Beautiful job!

[@normanferrer4493]

Agree.. Been watching this for the nth time...

[@jmfs3497]

I am new to Tony Williams and this is the first younger stuff I've seen. I absolutely love hearing the resonance out of those older more traditional kits.

[@danocallaghan6875]

Listen to Tony on the "Four And More" live album with Miles. He was only 17!

[@runciter58]

INSANE INSANE!!!!!! A poet, a motor, a re.inventor of drum and modern conception of rhythm!!! Tony you are IMMORTAL!!!!

[@paulkennedy4920]

Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of his passing. It's hard to believe it's been that long, but Tony transcends and his incredible work will live on forever. Thank you hugenmatt for putting this together, and RIP to the greatest drummer ever.

[@roloduarte3100]

Well said.

[@robertblonski2098]

My favorite drummer of all time. Best ever in my opinion

[@Twotontessie]

If we're talking just a guy at a drum set playing music by himself and engaging the listener - for sure. No one else really comes close. Maybe Steve Gadd. Ginger Baker had moments.

[@pierremilleret698]

Me too....

[@vincentrizzi4929]

Tony made the drums TALK like no other. He is sorely missed.

[@waltgdrums1]

Happy Birthday to the late great god of the drums Tony Williams! 12/12/1945. You are so missed❤️

[@richarddalbis3323]

A man who moved the ball forward on the drums.

[@drumstudio2000]

F1 tornado alarms starts ringing every time one of his solos being reproduced online. FORCE OF NATURE!!!!

[@brittdavid8591]

The Power of 16th notes👊🏾

[@familytreemusic]

King of the drum set, always and forever.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. It's important we document these musicians and the remarkable creativity they embody.

[@andrewcharley1893]

This great mans last album with Hancock, Brecker, metheny and Stanley Clarke was a monster piece of inspiration.’RIP mr Tony Williams 🙂. Gone but never forgotten 🙏🏾

[@groove006]

Arguably the best Drummer of all time.

[@danocallaghan6875]

Wish I had 1/8 of Tonys talent. What a natural genius!

[@user-bl7ko5ne9l]

i was born 1964 just in time for ringo and modern jazz,,,,love it all lifetime

[@lorenzmuller3542]

That second solo is so powerful, it's crazy.

[@TJB-zt9tx]

Still waiting for the documentary on one of the worlds greatest drummers.

[@ghart56]

I know you have put your heart in to the power house of jazz. Tony rip.

[@bradlloyd6261]

Can't stop watching it!! 🤣Nice problems

[@IgnacioUrrutiaZottele]

The best musician-drummer ever lived

[@jeremiahch]

Well you came along way since the first Mahavishnu VHS you gave me lol. This is awesome.

[@matthewhughen5613]

True true! It has been a fun journey.

[@wilbertrobles1123]

Tony Williams Wilderness ! A masterpiece !

[@pacmanlp8876]

What a force of nature. Thanks for the upload.

[@patrickberkery8854]

YES!! THANK YOU! You will get at least a thousand views from me alone! Awesome job finding and putting this together.

[@pazenmaz]

Creative Artistry at its finest. Not only were his expression of notes phenomenally profound, but the brilliantly clever use of space between his notes gave the power to his sound that still moves us today!

[@cosmicman621]

Just a great thing...a labour of tubs for sure...man Tony hit so hard...⚡️🌈 an avant-garde purist...just wonder and Beauty.Bright Moments

[@briansong7137]

This must have been a lot of work. You're saving us a lot of clicks and search, thank you!

[@ghart56]

Beautiful job man.

[@hughenmatt]

It took a lot of effort and time, but, it was a labor of pure love.

[@hughenmatt]

@@ghart56 Thank you.

[@normanferrer4493]

@@hughenmatt best drum collection ever.... no more clicks-search....Thank for the upload. Great Job...

[@bradlloyd6261]

Damn reet!

[@martinbe5111]

What a compilation jesus. Just searching for my usual Tony tunes and this pops up. Much appreciated.

[@brent3760]

You did such a service to the music and drumming world by putting this compilation together! Bravo!!!!

[@alonzovillarreal4666]

Bad ass I’ve seen so much Tony in one clip!

[@christopherh9897]

This is a FABULOUS collection of Tony Williams in his prime. OMG! Kudos to whomever put this together!

[@dieguitoargalpha]

GENIOUS IN ACTION

[@MichaelVLang]

Great stuff. Need to remember that everything Tony was doing was new and not exactly played before and dissected on KZbin. He was incredible.

[@paulgreco6780]

What a great innovator and genius every time I watch this master I learn something. thanks for the compilation.

[@bobbysands6923]

Thank God he recorded as much as he did, so we have tons of stuff to listen to forever...

[@dikbeats2720]

Wicked. Probably the best to ever do it.

[@nortuber]

Such a fantastic drummer and musician!

[@muratverdimusic]

Thanks, this is really a great collection you came up with...

[@Riddim4]

And great quality too.

[@hughenmatt]

I just put the pieces I already had together. It was a lot of work, but, amazing and fun too.

[@Riddim4]

@@hughenmatt : the video quality was generally great - I don't know anyone who has a clear copy of the Steve Allen clip - and these are relevant clips. Thanks!

[@kevincongleton4443]

Great compilation video thanks. Tony is the greatest.

[@tomjones2348]

This is just fabulous. Thank you for making it...posting it. I'm 65, a classical pianist/violinist, Jazz guitarist that has been exploring drums for two weeks. I knew about Tony from when I was at Berklee in 76 and heard his album "Lifetime" with the late, great Alan Holdsworth. So now I'm going back and checking out the great drummers I've known of. Tony is up there on my list of unique, timeless, talents.

[@OttoPaert]

Absolute GOAT.

[@dasglasperlenspiel10]

I can't thank you enough for this. Tony has been a constant inspiration to me throughout my drumming life (I'm 67 now, and first heard "Seven Steps to Heaven" when I was 12. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@jonsilence]

Thank you brother Matt!!!!

[@normanferrer4493]

Thanks very much for the great upload. No more searching 😃

[@hughenmatt]

Thanks for watching and enjoying.

[@Ross58]

13.17 with Chick Corea does it for me every time…. That solo is so locked into the music, and totally off the charts by any standards still to this day… straight up flams over a single pedal bass for the lead in and then ‘kabam’ let it rip…. My life has never been the same since my teacher, back in the day, encouraged me to listen to Tony … blew my mind … needed therapy ever since … and the look on Stan Getz at the end, captures the moment … R.I.P Tony, you are my idol …

[@rayoll]

thanks man....sending this to my older brother.

[@nycdrummingstar]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this video you made my year

[@hughenmatt]

You are more than welcome!

[@etilcareh]

Millions of thanks !!! You're THE man !!! Big salute from France !!!

[@adamtabl]

thanks for this,..inspiring......give thanks for Tony williams.....

[@ikarooz]

None better. Thank you Tony Williams!

[@jimtucci3615]

Tony was my favorite drummer.I saw him at The Quiet Knight in Chicago with Lifetime , and Alan Hodsworth

[@sebastiana.estrada5927]

Terrific!! Thanks

[@pierrepicot3706]

Echo is one of my favorite Anthony Williams solo (on Spring LP)

[@ralphhumphrey445]

If you are aware of subdivisions and all the note values, including 5's and 7, then you have insight into Tony's style. The other thing is that he knows his rudiments.

[@hughenmatt]

Thank you, Ralph, for taking the time to comment, but more importantly, thank you for your immense contributions to the world of drumming as well!

[@andrea14830]

Numero 1 assoluto!

[@arturopenamusic]

Thank you for putting all this great material together. 🙌🏻👍🏻

[@bradlloyd6261]

Again thank you many years of enjoyment🎉😊❤

[@jasonsmartdrummer904]

Great compilation of a master drummer/musician. Thank You!

[@drummermikeclark]

Thank You

[@EduardoGonzalez-ql7vo]

Superb compilation!!!

[@algernonblackwood1707]

The Legendary Tony Williams courtesy of the Legendary Matt Hughen!

[@jamesconnors5653]

Liked last few of the solo interludes. Thank you.

[@keepthemetalflowing]

Thank you for posting this. A true treasure of Tony's solos and playing. Love this, thank you!!!

[@markhagan6558]

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you VERY MUCH for doing this!!! I've been thinking for a while that there needs to be more video of Tony on youtube. So much to learn.

[@dherz108]

Wonderful. Thank you.

[@Stardrums]

Thank you for this footage of my hero. I see a documentary….

[@Orange_Organique]

everytime there's a close up of his hands, I stop breathing, stop blinking and I watch to learn.

[@christopherh9897]

Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Astonishing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@blc9424]

Thank you very much. Fantastic.🥁

[@ddawg470]

Bless you brother for this 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@thelonious-dx9vi]

Beautifully done, big thanks. Long live the King.

[@SJF98]

Thank you for this incredible collection, just shows how incredible TW really was. Amazing.

[@cymandeh]

this is really awesome THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH and GOD BLESS YOU

[@cjtorres77]

Well Tony Williams is a master drummer genius percussion.

[@magn8195]

Awesome!

[@alanpugielli4743]

Thank you, this is so great...

[@chriscarney5374]

What an amazing drummer.. How his wrist never hurt like hell I don't understand. Tony used so much finger control when playing gently, but when he bashed boy was it crazy

[@carbonc6065]

Thank you so much for uploading this video!

[@iyangu1]

Thank you. Immensely

[@mikehawk9461]

This shit better not get taken down

[@hughenmatt]

I removed some footage to appease the copyright claims. Unless my account is terminated, this will stay up. I recommend grabbing a video downloader and keeping a copy for yourself.

[@1musikgeek]

@@hughenmatt thanks man.

[@ghostandbell2006]

@@hughenmatt what was left out? Copyright?

[@matthewhughen5613]

@@ghostandbell2006 Paris 1971 is all I can remember at the moment. It is # 3 & 4 on the list.

[@Prudoco]

This makes me miss TW. There will never be another.

[@davidmichaelsen9805]

Thanks.What an innovator

[@bradlloyd6261]

Thank you for your efforts! Amazing!!

[@ulyssesgrantgarnerjr6395]

Tony, before he was a drummer, he was a “composer”: Each note and sound was displayed in furtherance of the composition. Tony began to evolve beyond his musical settings and found that the only musicians that could play with him were Miles and Herbie. A man in constant search of new musical challenges.

[@roloduarte3100]

Awesome video, thank you for making it.

[@longfade]

+1 on Brian’s comment. Really great post.

[@Twotontessie]

1:29:41 that section is like so beautiful. Around 1:30:16 ba-BUM ba-BUM, ba-BUM ba-BUM between the two ride toms Incredible. So musical.

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love it!

[@pierrepicot3706]

Like Lenny White ; John Marshall or Joey Baron he was a "melodist" who created a new report between the musician and his instrument

[@vicentik]

Gracias por esto!! 🙏🙌💪

[@intradibles]

2:15:33 In 1994 Tony Williams signed with DW Drums. Unfortunately 3 years later he passed away.

[@stanburdick9708]

He didn't waste one note😎

[@conversacionesbaterapeuticas]

Truly thank you. This is priceless.

[@jiyujizai]

😀🌱🌸💙

[@mjm5081]

🙏 ✌ ❤

[@tomysainz3785]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BLUEPLANETJAZZ]

2:29 5, 6 - Jean luc Ponty - August 1972 - Paris, France

[@dagostinoification]

Thank you so much !

[@goseeaboutagirl]

Wow I never noticed when he wasn't playing the quarter note hi hats he'd sometimes just tap his foot on the floor instead 2:23

[@kimmartin8977]

This was because the floor was slippery and his HH stand/pedal kept moving away from him. In the extended video, you can say him hook the stand with his left foot and try to bring it back close to him. So, the use of the floor was not a choice.