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Play trailer 2:03 Poster for Ronnie's Released Feb 11, 2022 1h 43m Music Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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RONNIE'S chronicles the life of saxophonist Ronnie Scott, from poor, Jewish kid in the East End of London to owner of the legendary night club, Ronnie's. Musical greats spanning decades played at Ronnie's including Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Nina Simone, Van Morrison, Chet Baker, and Jimi Hendrix, who played there the night of his death. Glorious clips bring to life this legendary jazz club and its charming yet tormented owner.
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Leslie Felperin The Hollywood Reporter Minor-key, but a haunting melody. Dec 5, 2020 Full Review Imogen Tilden Guardian Ronnie's puts you right there. Rated: 4/5 Oct 22, 2020 Full Review Q.V. Hough Vague Visages “‘Ronnie’s’ takes me back to my early days in Hollywood, before I had Facebook and an iPhone, before I began forcing experiences and friendships rather than just letting them happen. What a feeling to transcend above what brings you down…to feel at home.” Jan 6, 2023 Full Review Robert Horton The Scarecrow A lovely combination of dream and blueprint. Rated: 3/4 Mar 11, 2022 Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue ... a treat for jazz aficionados thats both insightful and soulful. Feb 11, 2022 Full Review Edward Douglas The Weekend Warrior (Substack) An absolutely essential doc for jazz fanatics. Feb 9, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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StephenPaul C The greatest 01 hour: and 43 minutes ever, with real footage of music and interviews!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/10/23 Full Review Kevin L I quite enjoyed this intimate work on Ronnie Scott, the owner of one of the most famous jazz clubs in the world where a great many of the legends of the genre, and other musical luminaries, held court for decades. Scott was a talented musicians himself, but morese known for being a massive music fan. But jazz was his number one love. Unfortunately, he was also plagued by manic depression and other psychological issues that come with that condition. Namely, frustrations, doubts, and the pain he had for the suffering of those close to him. The doc includes some amazing performances by the likes of Charlie Parker, Dizzie Gillespie, Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Van Morrison w/ Chet Baker, Sonny Rollina, and Ellz Fitzgerald. 3.4 stars Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis RONNIE'S chronicles the life of saxophonist Ronnie Scott, from poor, Jewish kid in the East End of London to owner of the legendary night club, Ronnie's. Musical greats spanning decades played at Ronnie's including Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Nina Simone, Van Morrison, Chet Baker, and Jimi Hendrix, who played there the night of his death. Glorious clips bring to life this legendary jazz club and its charming yet tormented owner.
Director
Oliver Murray
Producer
Kirsty Bell, Eric Woollard-White
Screenwriter
Oliver Murray
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co
Goldfinch Studios, 37 Productions
Genre
Music, Documentary
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 11, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 11, 2022
Runtime
1h 43m
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