Baby John


John Williams in 1940 at the age of 8


Cute John


John performs in a school play


Early efforts at conducting


John…

…plays the piano…

…in a school band.





„You never seem to get a break,…

…do you?“



John Williams working with a studio orchestra (late 1950’s)


Here’s a lesson for beginners:

The secret lies…

…in the index finger and thumb…

…of the right hand.




John Williams at the piano on „Johnny Staccato“ (1959)


André Previn and John Williams


Mahalia Jackson and John Williams