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Bobby Watson Quartet plus support
Saxophonist Bobby Watson, known for his exceptional talent, held a significant role as the Musical Director of the Jazz Messengers from 1977 to 1981. This period played a pivotal role in his musical career, firming his standing in the jazz community. Watson's collaborations include jazz giants like Max Roach, Louis Hayes, George Coleman, Branford and Wynton Marsalis.
Additionally, he has supported vocal talents like Joe Williams, Dianne Reeves and Lou Rawls. Watson started his group, Horizon, with bassist Curtis Lundy and drummer Victor Lewis. Horizon's music mirrors the Jazz Messengers' style but with a modern twist. Their acclaimed discography features albums like Post-Motown Bop and Midwest Shuffle, Live! under Blue Note and Columbia labels.
BOBBY WATSON – sax
JORDAN WILLIAMS – piano
CURTIS LUNDY – bass
VICTOR JONES – drums
7:00 pm doors, 7:30 pm start time
Over 14s, under 16s to accompanied by an adult over 18
Festival website: www.jazzfest.co.uk
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Bobby Watson Biography
Bobby Watson, (b. Aug. 23, 1953, Lawrence, KS.) came from a musical family, and by the time he was 18, came to New York, where he joined Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. With a line up that included Valery Ponamarev, David Schnitter, James Williams and other outstanding musicians, Watson soon became musical director of the Messengers. The band eventually came to include Wynton Marsalis, Billy Pierce and Charles Fambrough, among others. Watson wrote "Ms. B.C." (for the legendary Betty Carter) and "In Case You Missed It" (also called "Fuller Love," in honor of the trombone player, Curtis Fuller) both songs appearing on one of Blakey's greatest albums, "Album of the Year" (1980). Also wrote "Hawkman," "E.T.A.," "Wheel Within a Wheel" and many other songs while part of Blakey's group.
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