The World Stage Big Band Featuring Ernie Watts at The World Stage

The World Stage presents

The World Stage Big Band featuring Ernie Watts



Saturday, February 22, 2025

Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm



Ernie Watts is a Grammy-winning American jazz and R&B saxophonist known for his versatility and signature sound. He has collaborated with legendary artists such as The Rolling Stones, Frank Zappa, Pat Metheny, and Kurt Elling. Watts played alto saxophone with The Tonight Show Band and was a member of Barry White’s Love Unlimited Orchestra. A sought-after session musician, he was a featured soloist on numerous Motown recordings, including many of Marvin Gaye’s albums in the 1970s, as well as a wide range of pop and R&B projects....

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The World Stage presents

The World Stage Big Band featuring Ernie Watts



Saturday, February 22, 2025

Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm



Ernie Watts is a Grammy-winning American jazz and R&B saxophonist known for his versatility and signature sound. He has collaborated with legendary artists such as The Rolling Stones, Frank Zappa, Pat Metheny, and Kurt Elling. Watts played alto saxophone with The Tonight Show Band and was a member of Barry White’s Love Unlimited Orchestra. A sought-after session musician, he was a featured soloist on numerous Motown recordings, including many of Marvin Gaye’s albums in the 1970s, as well as a wide range of pop and R&B projects.

Join us as for a special Black History Month celebration with The World Stage Big Band featuring Ernie Watts!



The World Stage, 4321 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008

Donations Accepted (Parking and entrance located at the rear of the building.)



More Information: www.theworldstage.org




Coming Up in February at The World Stage:

February 21 – Joshua White

February 22 – The World Stage Big Band featuring Ernie Watts

February 28 – Clint Rosemond’s Dexter Gordon Tribute w/ Teodross Avery, Henry Franklin, Roy McCurdy, and Theo Saunders

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