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Julius Watkins
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Musicians · 1921–1977

Julius Watkins

American jazz musician (1921-1977)

Born
10 October 1921
Detroit
Died
4 April 1977
Short Hills
Country
United States
Record labels
Blue Note
Discography
2 albums

Biography

Julius Watkins was a jazz musician who played horn. Julius Watkins was born on 10 October 1921 in Detroit and died on 4 April 1977 in Short Hills. Record labels: Blue Note. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “Les Jazz Modes” (1957) to “The Jazz Modes” (1958).

Julius Watkins (October 10, 1921 – April 4, 1977) was an American jazz musician who played French horn. Described by AllMusic as "virtually the father of the jazz French horn", Watkins won the Down Beat critics poll in 1960 and 1961 for Miscellaneous Instrument.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Les Jazz Modes 1957
The Jazz Modes 1958

Also plays on

Albums where Julius Watkins is credited as a sideman

1958 Porgy and Bess — Miles Davis French horn
1959 The Great Wide World of Quincy Jones — Quincy Jones French horn
1959 The Birth of a Band — Quincy Jones French horn
1960 I Dig Dancers — Quincy Jones French horn
1960 Gillespiana — Dizzy Gillespie French horn
1961 Quincy Jones and His Orchestra at Newport '61 — Quincy Jones French horn
1963 Quiet Nights — Miles Davis French horn
1984 The Great Wide World of Quincy Jones: Live! — Quincy Jones French horn
1994 Quincy Plays for Pussycats — Quincy Jones French horn

Historic 78 rpm records

  • ROLL 'EM BAGS KENNY CLARKE AND HIS CLIQUE · Kenny Dorham · Julius Watkins · Billy… · 1949 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Julius Watkins play?

Julius Watkins is known for playing horn.

When and where was Julius Watkins born?

Julius Watkins was born 10 October 1921 in Detroit.

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