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Bobby Watson and Horizon: Horizon Reassembled
by John Kelman
Bobby Watson is not a new name to the scene. With a résumé that includes tenure with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers in the early ‘80s, as well as various ensembles led by Wynton Marsalis, his robust alto sound has been well represented on over a hundred albums as a guest and nearly twenty-five recordings as a ...
Bobby Watson
by AAJ Staff
In 1977, quite a few eyebrows were raised when drummer Art Blakey, the nurturer of many jazz greats, started touting the country kid in overalls with the alto saxophone as his latest great discovery. Eyebrows remained up in amazement as Bobby Watson let loose with a Parkeresque run of notes. Watson's sweet, full tone evokes both ...
Bobby Watson's Kansas City Big Band: Part 2-2
by Christopher Burnett
By Chris Burnett The focus of this particular musing is an interview with Bobby Watson about his motivation to serve as the director of “The 18th and Vine Big Band", a new big band in Kansas City. This is the second part of a 2-Part feature article where Part 1 introduces readers to Bobby Watson, his ...
Bobby Watson's Kansas City Big Band: Part 1-2
by Christopher Burnett
By Chris Burnett The subject of this particular musing is the extraordinary musician, Bobby Watson. He is indeed one among the premiere American musicians and jazz educators today. His return to the Kansas City area to teach the Jazz Studies Program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music also emphasizes Professor Watson's noble commitment ...
Live and Learn
By Bobby Watson
Label: Palmetto Records
Released: 2002
Track listing: Stanky P; Faith In Action; We Fall Down; Thank You; Why Not; Live & Learn; River Jordan; Postlude; Landmarks Lost; I've Gotta Be Me. (Total Time: 52.34).
Live & Learn
By Bobby Watson
Label: Palmetto Records
Released: 2002
Track listing: 1.Stanky P 2.Faith In Action 3.We Fall Down 4.Thank You 5.Why Not 6.Live & Learn 7.River Jordan 8.Postlude 9.Landmarks Lost 10.I
Bobby Watson: Live & Learn
by David A. Orthmann
Alto and soprano saxophonist Bobby Watson’s Live & Learn (Palmetto) is a well-produced recording that speaks to diverse audiences while avoiding condescension and compromise. The tracks are short (only one over seven minutes), relatively easy to digest, and the solos by Watson, pianist Orrin Evans, and guitarist Gregg Skaff do not approach marathon length. Three cuts—“We ...
Bobby Watson: Live & Learn
by Glenn Astarita
Alto saxophonist Bobby Watson first gained prominence during his tenure with Art Blakey’s “Jazz Messengers.” In addition, the artist served as Blakey’s musical director, while quickly establishing himself as one of the premiere altoists in modern jazz. Further substantiated by a few brilliant, early-mid 90’s outings featuring his “Horizon,” outfit and his work for the Italy ...
Bobby Watson: Live and Learn
by C. Michael Bailey
The finest alto saxophonist alive?? Alto saxophonist Bobby Watson scored an appointment as The William and Mary Grant/Missouri Professor of Jazz endowed chair at the University of Missouri, Kansas City Conservatory of Music. He released a recording on City Light Records ( Old Friends--New Point ) and now he debuts on Palmetto with a new quintet ...
