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Nathan Lamar Watts (born March 25, 1954) is an American session bassist, best known for his work with Stevie Wonder from the 1970s to the present. He has served as Stevie Wonder's musical director since 1994.
Born in Detroit on March 25, 1954, Nathan Lamar Watts was raised an only child on the city’s gritty west side. Inspired by jazz great Lee Morgan, he took up trumpet in elementary school, forming a trio with friends and fellow future session stars Ollie Brown on drums and Ray Parker Jr. on clarinet.
Jun 25, 2023 · Nathan Watts, the musician behind iconic hits from Stevie Wonder, was born on March 25th, 1954, in the vibrant city of Detroit, Michigan. He has laid the groundwork for the most influential music ever recorded.
Nathan Lamar Watts is an American session bass guitar player, best known for his work with Stevie Wonder from the 1970s to the present. He has served as Stev...
May 22, 2010 · Nathan Watts, who has served as Stevie Wonder's musical director for the last thirty years, in a rare interview where he talks about music, passion, his life and about his career...
Oct 7, 2015 · Nate Watts is a true legend. He is known for his funky, melodic bass lines, which have helped to define legendary songs. His playing has inspired generations...
Jun 23, 2023 · Stevie’s long-serving bassist names his 5 favorite bass grooves, and the James Jamerson line that helped get him the gig.
Oct 4, 2023 · Featured in TIR Episode 307: Bassist Nathan Watts, best known as a longtime Stevie Wonder collaborator and his eventual musical director. His playing is featured on seminal Wonder albums like Songs in the Key of Life, Hotter Than July and A Time to Love.
Nathan Watts. Music Department: Jungle Fever. Nathan Watts was born on 25 March 1954 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is a composer, known for Jungle Fever (1991), The Woman in Red (1984) and BBC Stevie Wonder 1981 Documentary.
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