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Robert Michael Watson Jr. (born August 23, 1953), known professionally as Bobby Watson, is an American saxophonist, composer, and educator.
Back Home in Kansas City. SAXOPHONIST/COMPOSER BOBBY WATSON DRAWS INSPIRATION from the rich jazz heritage of his Kansas City hometown on his spirited album Back Home in Kansas City.
Oct 19, 2022 · WHITEHEAD: The alto saxophone wants to sing. And Bobby Watson coaxes out its sweet, searing and squawky tones of voice, fine-tuning his pitch to make the horn sound brighter or darker.
- Kevin Whitehead
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A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist, composer, bandleader, educator and producer, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then, from 1977-1981, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers.
Mar 14, 2024 · Saxophonist Bobby Watson (pictured), once part of the front line of drummer Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and now an elder statesman of the Kansas City jazz scene, is returning to St. Louis to perform at 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 at Robbie's House of Jazz.
- June 22, 2024
Saxophonist Bobby Watson brings the sparks on ‘Back Home in Kansas City’ on NPR’s Fresh Air. “After decades in New York, Watson has returned to Kansas City. The core KC jazz values — a swinging beat, a personal style, and an earthy, bluesy sensibility — are firmly in place on this new album.”.
Feb 1, 2023 · ONE OF THE TRADITIONS OF KANSAS CITY IS BOPPING ALTO PLAYERS LIKE BOBBY WATSON, WHOSE LATEST RELEASE BACK HOME IN KANSAS CITY, IS A CELEBRATION OF THE VIBE OF MIDWEST JAZZ. RELENTLESSLY SWINGING, BUT IN A RELAXED FASHION.
