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A saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator, Bobby Watson grew up in Kansas City, Kan. He trained formally at the University of Miami, a school with a distinguished and well-respected jazz program. After graduating, he proceeded to earn his "doctorate" – on the bandstand – as musical director of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. The group, created in 1955 by late legendary drummer who died in 1990, showcased a rotating cast of players, many who, like Watson, would go on to have substantial careers as bandleaders in their own right. The Jazz Messengers – frequently referred to as the "University of Blakey" – served as the ultimate "postgraduate school" for ambitious young players. After completing a four-year-plus Jazz Messengers tenure (1977-1981) that incorporated more than a dozen recordings – the most of any of the great Jazz Messengers, the gifted Watson became a much-sought after musician, working along the way with a potpourri of notable artists – peers, elder statesmen and colleagues all — including, but not limited to: drummers Max Roach and Louis Hayes, fellow saxophonists George Coleman and a younger Branford Marsalis, celebrated multi-instrumentalist Sam Rivers and trumpeter Wynton Marsalis (who joined the Jazz Messengers at least in part at the suggestion of Watson)
Miguel Zenón Quartet: Vanguardia Subterránea: Live at The Village Vanguard
by Mark Corroto
The perfect sports analogy for saxophonist and composer Miguel Zenón might just be baseball legend Roberto Clemente. Both were born in Puerto Rico, and both are revered as masters of their respective crafts. Clemente was a perennial All-Star, a World Series MVP, a Gold Glove winner and a National League batting champion. Zenón, for his part, ...
Inaugural Germantown Jazz Festival to Debut April 25–27, 2025
Jazz lovers, mark your calendars! The Germantown Jazz Festival (GJF) is set to make its highly anticipated debut from April 25–27, 2025. In partnership with its lead community partner, Artcinia, the GJF will bring a dynamic three-day celebration of music, art, and culture to the heart of Philadelphia. Festival Lineup Opening Night Concert- Friday, April 25, ...
Toms Rudzinskis: Interception
by Mark Corroto
Even the most seasoned sommeliers can be caught off guard when presented with a wine from an uncharted region. That might be your first reaction to Interception by the Toms Rudzinskis Quartet. The Latvian-born composer and alto saxophonist offers a vibrant, nuanced session brimming with both tart and sweet tonal qualities. This vinyl LP ...
Holiday Music with Donald Vega, Band Of Other Brothers, JD Allen, Nicole Henry and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Holiday Music by Donald Vega, Band Of Other Brothers, JD Allen, Scott Drier, Nicole Henry, Rosemary Clooney, Wynton Marsalis, Oscar Peterson, Kevin Mahogany, Etta James, Scott Hamilton, Vanessa Rubin, Billie Holiday, Benny Carter, Kurt Elling, Eric Reed, Nnenna Freelon, Javon Jackson, Al Jarreau, Diana Krall, Nat King Cole, and more. Playlist ...
Marco Pennisi: la Red Records di oggi
by Libero Farnè
La foto riportata qui sopra, scattata da Curti Parini, è emblematica perché rappresenta il passato e il presente della Red Records, storica casa discografica milanese che dal 2021 ha ripreso quota, incrementando le sue mirate edizioni. Da sinistra possiamo distinguere Tommaso Belletti (digitale e promozione), Cem Cansu (store manager), l'attuale produttore e responsabile Marco Pennisi, Sergio ...
Misha Tsiganov: Painter Of Dreams
by Neil Duggan
Like a fine wine, Russian-born and New York-based pianist Misha Tsiganov, seems to improve with age. His music continues to evolve and his creativity hits a high spot with Painter Of Dreams. He has appeared on countless albums over the years and has played with such musicians as Wynton Marsalis, Bobby Watson and Michael Brecker. His ...
Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience 2024
by Geoff Anderson
Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience 2024 Aspen, Colorado June 20-22, 2024 The Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience returned this year with 20 acts performing over the course of three nights in various venues around downtown Aspen. JAS has been sponsoring two festivals (or “Experiences") each of the last several years. The June ...
Bergamo Jazz Festival 2024
by Vincenzo Roggero
Bergamo Jazz Festival Bergamo Varie sedi 21-24.3.2024 La quarantacinquesima edizione di Bergamo Jazz coincide con il passaggio di testimone nella direzione artistica da Maria Pia De Vito allo statunitense Joe Lovano, più volte ospite come musicista della rassegna orobica. La formula è quella consolidata da anni: tre serate con doppio concerto ...
Meet Bobby Watson
by Craig Jolley
This article was first published at All About Jazz in October 1999. Background and early career... I started playing clarinet and piano in my grandfather's church. I played saxophone in junior high school: originally tenor and switched to alto when I got to high school. From there I got hip to jazz and tried ...
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