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Bassists · 1934–1962

Doug Watkins

American jazz double bassist (1934-1962)

Born
2 March 1934
Detroit
Died
5 February 1962
Holbrook
Country
United States
Active
1950–
Record labels
Blue Note
Discography
1 album

Biography

Doug Watkins was a jazz musician who played double bass and cello. Doug Watkins was born on 2 March 1934 in Detroit and died on 5 February 1962 in Holbrook. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Blue Note.

Douglas Watkins (March 2, 1934 – February 5, 1962) was an American jazz double bassist. He was best known for being an accompanist to various hard bop artists in the Detroit area, including Donald Byrd and Jackie McLean.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Soulnik 1960

Also plays on

Albums where Doug Watkins is credited as a sideman

1963 Dakar — John Coltrane double bass

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Doug Watkins play?

Doug Watkins is known for playing double bass and cello.

When and where was Doug Watkins born?

Doug Watkins was born 2 March 1934 in Detroit.

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