In 1990 I was in Manila, Philippines, participating in a Campus Crusade Christian Conference. There I discovered Jonathan's music,I bought the AFRICA cassette. I was very happy when I found out that he became a Christian. I still enjoy his music. THANK YOU. from Lima Peru.
My father(RIP) introduced me to Jonathan Butler and my love for Jazz music took flight. So many memories and no one does it like Butler. Great African tunes...
I never really had a liking for Jazz i was so much in rock Jimi Hendrix , Deep purple and other rock bands , but when i first listened to Jonathan Butler Africa album in the early 1990s i instanly got hooked to his music and started appreciating Jazz and i must say Jonathan Butler introduced me to Jazz
I heard, I knew and I fell in love with Jonathan Butler in the early years of my life. I'm South African and heard many genres of South African music but nothing comes close to the super talent of Jonathan Butler. I simply love this guy's music 🎶🎵 and I will always. His music lives with me throughout the years of my life.
About 10 or so years ago I saw him busking in the streets of the Rosebank Mall. He had about 10 of his buddies with him. The public threw him a lot of money, and every now and then he and his buddies rushed to the basement toilets for important meetings. I requested he play an Al Jarreau song, "Morning Mr Shoe shine man" that he played no problem. I did not know who he was, but I saw the talent and invited him to my recording studio, he did not accept the invitation, but mentioned his name, which I had heard of.😆
I pray that Jonathan IS a changed man. His talents are from God and I hope that he truly knows this. This is a powerful testament to our Heavenly father, amen?
6:28 destruction begins, Jonathan, George, drummer, bassist, destroy, people are in addition to their mastery and so harmonious and playable it's amazing. Thank you.
JB is just the most talented musician I have seen perform ... if I could only see one more live performance in my life it would be JB... 🐐🐐🐐🐐saw him live a couple of times and he just gives EVERYTHING no matter the size of the crowd ... swear he made a woman feint once in a San Antonio ballroom with his opening refrain of I'm On My Knees ...
My track of all times from her❤. Am Zulu with no clue of what the song mean but I've loved it ever since 2006 to this day. I can't remember how i become aware of it but it has find a verg special space in my heart to this day. What a song! I can appreciate an overall translation from anyone if word by word can't be done.
Privelidge of meeting Jonathon in Cape Town, we were early twenties, saw him 30 odd years ago in London, first ever CD I bought, going home transports me back to happy days in South Africa, what a ledgend
Jonathan Butler is an amazing jazz artist he has the anointing all over him he can't help himself an I'm glad he bless my soul every time i hear him.20 members of my family and i went to his concert 1999 twice here in Atlanta like heaven🎈'"A Bad Boy"
Jonathan Butler is a highly talented artist and also knows how to create significant connections and musical collaborations with other prominent artists. A few years ago, he collaborated with the great Cameroonian singer Grace Decca on the production of an extraordinary album of Gospel songs and music.
His new name is FIT ALL. In Jazz, he is amazing, Gospel too, he is Annonted. Amazing and Beautiful Music. I'm a South African who was Inspired at young age by Jonathan Butler esp when collaborating with Kirk Whalum in Gospel According to Jazz. Keep it up Brother you are our Star. I like the Guitar now through your touch in playing Guitar.
I've been blessed to grow up listening to the beautiful music of this uniquely talented and gifted musician. My all time favorite jazz artist. Love you Bro.
Give this man a 5l Whiskey. I am lucky I saw his music career unfold right in front of my eyes. Gone are the days of cover versions of other top musicians because he is sitting right on top of them now. Bravo my man!
Absolutely Great!!! Always been a fan since my teenage years, very suave smooth, spiritual, intelligent gifted youngman and awesome band, good vibes, bless your family and all of you 😁💞🙌
I going to say something controversial...im revisiting my old mid 80s collection and stumbled over Mr Butler again...i really think hes is as great musician as Prince...
ONE OF THE BEST SAW HIM LIVE IN WHK NAMIBIA LIBERATION TIME. GOOD AS ANY GUITARIST AND VOCALIST, LISTEN TO HIM MORE THAN 40 YEARS AGO. SY GUITRE SPEEL MET MY HARTSNARE , MR BUTLUR I ACKLOWLEDGE U SALUTE
Uyi NKOSI yama KHOSI wena BAWO!!!! AMEEEEN! Aksekho fana nawe!!!! They thought they were coming to a Jazz concert only BUT Jonathan Butler was sent there on a bigger mission.
Nothing like South African Music...2024 Peeps where you at?
Right here! Mzansi peep in the house, ek sê.
I am from Mozambique and I am passionate about this talent
Magic. One of Cape Town's best exports. Cape Town is the best town.
The ABSOLUTELY most underrated guitarist of the late 20th century. WOW what an ARTIST!!!
Underrated by whom tho?
@Irie Roots Reggae Reviews amazing as he is, many folks have never heard of him.
@Irie Roots Reggae Reviews amazing as he is, many folks have never heard of him.
@Irie Roots Reggae Reviews amazing as he is, many folks have never heard of him.
@Irie Roots Reggae Reviews amazing as he is, many folks have never heard of him.
In 1990 I was in Manila, Philippines, participating in a Campus Crusade Christian Conference. There I discovered Jonathan's music,I bought the AFRICA cassette. I was very happy when I found out that he became a Christian. I still enjoy his music. THANK YOU. from Lima Peru.
Who is listing in 2020 in this quarantine puts a like...
My father(RIP) introduced me to Jonathan Butler and my love for Jazz music took flight. So many memories and no one does it like Butler. Great African tunes...
I never really had a liking for Jazz i was so much in rock Jimi Hendrix , Deep purple and other rock bands , but when i first listened to Jonathan Butler Africa album in the early 1990s i instanly got hooked to his music and started appreciating Jazz and i must say Jonathan Butler introduced me to Jazz
Homeza, greetings from Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤with love
I heard, I knew and I fell in love with Jonathan Butler in the early years of my life. I'm South African and heard many genres of South African music but nothing comes close to the super talent of Jonathan Butler. I simply love this guy's music 🎶🎵 and I will always. His music lives with me throughout the years of my life.
This guy have magic when it comes to music
A Jonathan fan
About 10 or so years ago I saw him busking in the streets of the Rosebank Mall. He had about 10 of his buddies with him. The public threw him a lot of money, and every now and then he and his buddies rushed to the basement toilets for important meetings. I requested he play an Al Jarreau song, "Morning Mr Shoe shine man" that he played no problem. I did not know who he was, but I saw the talent and invited him to my recording studio, he did not accept the invitation, but mentioned his name, which I had heard of.😆
When God elevates you, nothing or no one can stop you!!!! Son of Cape Town South Africa making us proud.
What a big soul with many lives. I see some thumbs down,,,,why? They must be jelous, be inspired not stupid. One love to everybody
I ❤️ Mr. Butler. He’s. So GIFTED!👍🏽 and Talented 👍🏽🙏🏾🙌🏾✌🏾
Two of my favorites, the legendary Jonathan Butler and the legendary George Duke (May his Soul Rest in Peace🙏🏽)...
yes
George Duke my hero RIP.
Amazing I love love to see and meet Mr .butler
OMG. Just found this site, wonderful great performance by Jonathan Butler,love to see this lefthanded man,the best jazz musician of alltimes.
I pray that Jonathan IS a changed man. His talents are from God and I hope that he truly knows this. This is a powerful testament to our Heavenly father, amen?
So was he a bad boy before
He is a born again brother!
6:28 destruction begins, Jonathan, George, drummer, bassist, destroy, people are in addition to their mastery and so harmonious and playable it's amazing. Thank you.
I grew up listening to this amazing guitarist back in the 80s, and his music is evergreen.
Amazing, african and beautiful song❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕💕
JB is just the most talented musician I have seen perform ... if I could only see one more live performance in my life it would be JB... 🐐🐐🐐🐐saw him live a couple of times and he just gives EVERYTHING no matter the size of the crowd ... swear he made a woman feint once in a San Antonio ballroom with his opening refrain of I'm On My Knees ...
Amen God given talent. Love Love Johnathan butlers music
Had his first two albums good 20yrs ago. He never aged. Still so so relevant!!!!Amazing
Amazing! The way he plays his instrument!
you are my hero. you were featured in my life events and will continue to. Your performance is amazing. God bless Africa
What a performer. The note selection on guitar is perfect. Outstanding
South Africa dude. Just listening to Butler and I felt like I was in Joberg already.
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Wow, JB and the great George Duke together. Good stuff!
My track of all times from her❤. Am Zulu with no clue of what the song mean but I've loved it ever since 2006 to this day. I can't remember how i become aware of it but it has find a verg special space in my heart to this day. What a song! I can appreciate an overall translation from anyone if word by word can't be done.
Privelidge of meeting Jonathon in Cape Town, we were early twenties, saw him 30 odd years ago in London, first ever CD I bought, going home transports me back to happy days in South Africa, what a ledgend
Band is sooooo tight and in the groove but what do you expect.... Jonathan Butler & George Duke on the same stage🤷♂️
So wonderful....love Jonathan Butler, and the whole band, fabulous....Thank you all for making me smile so big today!,
This music right here make love my home South Africa and appreciate the rest of the world...
Jonathan Butler is an amazing jazz artist he has the anointing all over him he can't help himself an I'm glad he bless my soul every time i hear him.20 members of my family and i went to his concert 1999 twice here in Atlanta like heaven🎈'"A Bad Boy"
Merci Beaucoup
Oh my Gosh... So much talent. Love this man... He is the best. Stay blessed Mr Butler.. Great Music.
He played out of his soul and the music flowed out his body!
Fantastic!!!. Good jazz music. Glad to be a part of it.Keep it up IJN.GOOD MORNING!!!, to ALL.
Jonathan Butler is a highly talented artist and also knows how to create significant connections and musical collaborations with other prominent artists. A few years ago, he collaborated with the great Cameroonian singer Grace Decca on the production of an extraordinary album of Gospel songs and music.
We have the same Father His name is Holy. Blessed to hear this worship.
Amen!
His new name is FIT ALL. In Jazz, he is amazing, Gospel too, he is Annonted. Amazing and Beautiful Music. I'm a South African who was Inspired at young age by Jonathan Butler esp when collaborating with Kirk Whalum in Gospel According to Jazz. Keep it up Brother you are our Star. I like the Guitar now through your touch in playing Guitar.
There is NO ONE like Jonathan Butler! My alltime fave~
Me too!!!
There is no one like johnattan butler??? What about his masters who he copied from? George benson EARL KLUGH & PATUCCI???
our comfort on this lockdown is the music thank you
That's some tight heavy groove right here!! Simply awesome!
I seen this man in person, also with Rick Braun! Yes, they get down!🎸🎸🎷🎷🎹🎼🎵
Even as a babe in Christ I loved this man. His worship, his songs, his unique style. He's my all time favourite gospel artist. I love him!!!
I love him deep in my heart
Benção
He's simply amazing a very talented man from South Africa.
Amazing!!! As fine as can ever be. Ever fresh, Jonathan Butler. RIP George Duke....Legends
You are so great, I learn something each and everytime I listen to your music. Peace and love from Cardiff
I've been blessed to grow up listening to the beautiful music of this uniquely talented and gifted musician. My all time favorite jazz artist. Love you Bro.
This is so BEAUTIFUL!!
This is my favorite song and I use to play it when I’m out of home (Mozambique-Africa). Thanks Mr. Jonathan Butler for this beautiful song!
Give this man a 5l Whiskey. I am lucky I saw his music career unfold right in front of my eyes. Gone are the days of cover versions of other top musicians because he is sitting right on top of them now. Bravo my man!
Couldn't have said it better 👏🙌👌💯""
South Africa's finest👌
They don't produce a unique artist like JB anymore....Now what we have are all crap
Wow!!!Wow!!!Wow!!!
Just listening to him never fails to moved me.
I am really proud to be African thank you Mr 7th avenue man.....
As George sees him, Jonathan is so talented, versatile, that it is the eighth wonder of the world, he is a gift from God.
JB is like good wine.
I'd love to see him in Italy, someday
Simply amazing and outstanding performer. Seen numerous times at the Charleston SC LowCountry Jazz Festival....
Jonathan you are simply the best !!!!!!!!i'm your biggest fan in South Africa !!
Brilliant brother I'm going to learn every note! YES!
Jonathan is truly one of a kind such a great performance here and the band is so tight!!
GOD blessed him with music. In christ there so many gifts he can bless you with.
Hi from South East Queensland, Australia... Love your work Jonathan B. ❤️😎💝😎❤️
My name is Sipho Redboy Masengemi of Bergville in KZN,I loved JB since I was at school,1 of the best jazz guitarist ever
Jonathan I loved your music from time you started playing 7 Avenue ! JTS
this amazing song maybe the magic touch during this COVID times...
Great musician and singer, top talent blessings, it touch mine soul
Jonathan in the spirit. R.I.P George, thanks for the music.
Absolutely Great!!! Always been a fan since my teenage years, very suave smooth, spiritual, intelligent gifted youngman and awesome band, good vibes, bless your family and all of you 😁💞🙌
I love Jonathan butler going home live its just the best ever I must say 🎷🎸🎺🥁🎶🎵
What have I been missing in this Man ! Duke" on key's wow got me falling in love wit Jesus
Truly sweet. A complete South African musician is called Jonathan Butler. 👌
Always enjoy his music. Went to his concert at the Baxter theater in Cape Town in the seventies.
Beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I love this Heavenly language.
My God my God I love Jonathan and his music we love you in Africa our Ambassador
This is my favorite songs and I use to play it when I’m out of home (Mozambique-Africa). Thanks Mr. Jonathan Butler for this beautiful song!
I going to say something controversial...im revisiting my old mid 80s collection and stumbled over Mr Butler again...i really think hes is as great musician as Prince...
My man JB!!! We all such a great time at Montreux that year!!! Great Memories!
Listen, I'm watching this in 2021 from Cape Town but I feel as if I was right there in Montreal. Beautiful sounds!!!
The best jazz musician ...
Best guitar i heard in a while. Beauty is in simplicity ,
can't ignore the one and only George Duke....RIP
It sounds like home, it's so incredible that a laaitie from the Cape Flats Is on a stage with George Duke
This is my favorite song and it add so much value to my playing
He is great. God bless him
God gave him what he has as his gift truly uniquely blessed
Big George on the piano. Awesome; love this 😊👍☝
Such a wonderful talent.
Fantastic ✨✨✨
Oh my God What a talent
Jonathan you are blessed👍
#Priceless #JB🎧🇿🇦👏
An outstanding talent. just wonderful to watch
Big Duke on keys man "RIP' Legend, thanks JB for this beautiful tune......
too good a masterpiece!
Thank you for all you do! 👍
ONE OF THE BEST SAW HIM LIVE IN WHK NAMIBIA LIBERATION TIME. GOOD AS ANY GUITARIST AND VOCALIST, LISTEN TO HIM MORE THAN 40 YEARS AGO. SY GUITRE SPEEL MET MY HARTSNARE , MR BUTLUR I ACKLOWLEDGE U SALUTE
❤❤Still watching this in 2023. He is playing with his Soul. LOVE you all JB GD JC RF..Awesome musician's
Jonathan Butler & George Duke...nuff said my friends!!!
Uyi NKOSI yama KHOSI wena BAWO!!!! AMEEEEN! Aksekho fana nawe!!!! They thought they were coming to a Jazz concert only BUT Jonathan Butler was sent there on a bigger mission.
My best music l like and this guy proved that south Africans can play jazz in africa like Americans
I buy his music born in the same city as me, love him
Big fella on the bass is just smooth.. great team rip Duke
What an electrifying performance.Wow!