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Bobby Watson
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Saxophonists · b. 1953

Bobby Watson

American saxophonist and composer

Born
23 August 1953
Lawrence
Country
United States
Record labels
Columbia Records, Blue Note, Roulette Records, Inc., Red Records, Smoke Sessions Records
Discography
27 albums

Biography

Bobby Watson is a jazz musician who plays saxophone and alto saxophone. Bobby Watson was born on 23 August 1953 in Lawrence. The music is usually filed under jazz and post-bop. Record labels: Columbia Records, Blue Note, Roulette Records, Inc. and Red Records. The discography here lists 27 albums, from “Gumbo” (1983) to “Back Home in Kansas City” (2022). Honours include Kansas Music Hall of Fame (2011).

Robert Michael Watson Jr. (born August 23, 1953), known professionally as Bobby Watson, is an American saxophonist, composer, and educator.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Gumbo 1983 · Evidence
Perpetual Groove 1984 · Live
Advance 1985 · Live
Appointment in Milano 1985
Love Remains 1986
Monk's Visit 1987 · Live
Round Trip 1987
Naima's Love Song 1988
No Question About It 1988
The Year Of The Rabbit 1989
The Inventor 1990
Present Tense 1992
Jewel 1993
Tailor Made 1993
This Little Light of Mine 1993
Midwest Shuffle 1994 · Live
Beatitudes 1997
Quiet as It's Kept 1999
Live & Learn 2001
A Balance of Light 2003
From The Heart 2007
At Ease 2009
Everlasting 2009
Check Cashing Day 2013
Made In America 2017
Keepin' It Real 2020
Back Home in Kansas City 2022

Also plays on

Albums where Bobby Watson is credited as a sideman

1970 M.F. Horn — Maynard Ferguson baritone saxophone
1990 That Holiday Feelin' — Joe Williams alto saxophone, instrument arranger
1992 In This Korner — Art Blakey alto saxophone
1994 All My Tomorrows — Grover Washington, Jr. alto saxophone
1995 Bop 'n' Blues — Cornell Dupree saxophone
1996 The Grand Encounter — Dianne Reeves alto saxophone
1997 Master of the Stratosphere — Maynard Ferguson baritone saxophone
2001 Blakey's Theme — Wynton Marsalis & Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers alto saxophone
2001 Round 'Bout Midnight — Wynton Marsalis alto saxophone
2001 Moanin' — Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers featuring Wynton Marsalis alto saxophone
2005 Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers — Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers featuring Wynton Marsalis alto saxophone

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Bobby Watson play?

Bobby Watson is known for playing saxophone and alto saxophone.

When and where was Bobby Watson born?

Bobby Watson was born 23 August 1953 in Lawrence.

What are Bobby Watson's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Gumbo (1983), Perpetual Groove (1984), Advance (1985) and Appointment in Milano (1985).

External links

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