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Bobby Watson is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator. He is best known for his work with the band Horizon, which he co-founded in 1977. He has also released several solo albums and has collaborated with a variety of artists, including Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, and Chick Corea. Watson was born in Lawrence, Kansas, and began playing saxophone at the age of nine. He attended the University of Miami, where he studied with saxophonist Gary Campbell and composer Pat Metheny. After graduating in 1975, he moved to New York City and began performing with a variety of jazz musicians, including Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard, and Woody Shaw. In 1977, Watson co-founded the band Horizon with pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Buster Williams, and drummer Al Foster. The band released several albums and toured extensively throughout the 1980s. Watson also released several solo albums during this time, including The Gates of Horizon (1982) and Present Tense (1985). In the 1990s, Watson began teaching at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he is currently the director of jazz studies. He has also released several albums as a leader, including Tailor Made (1995), Post-Motown Bop (1998), and Horizon Reassembled (2005). Watson has received numerous awards and honors, including a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2002 and a Grammy nomination in 2006. He has also been inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame and the American Jazz Hall of Fame.
Popular As | Robert Michael Watson Jr. |
Occupation | Musician, composer, educator |
Age | 71 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Born | 23 August, 1953 |
Birthday | 23 August |
Birthplace | Lawrence, Kansas, U.S. |
Nationality | United States |
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Bobby Watson Height, Weight & Measurements
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Bobby Watson Net Worth
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Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
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Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
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