Bobby Watson at Attucks Theatre

Saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator Bobby Watson, raised in jazz rich Kansas City, made a name for himself as the musical director of Art Blakeys Jazz Messengers, launching a career that kept his phone ringing for decades and his bags packed for gigs across the map. He has played with the legends, including Max Roach, Louis Hayes, Wynton Marsalis, Joe Williams, Dianne Reeves, Lou Rawls, Betty Carter and many more. His quintet Horizon became legendary as well, defining the jazz sound of the 80s and 90s and releasing some of the Blue Note labels best loved recordings. Watsons classic 1986 release Love Remains (Red) has long been recognized by the Penguin Guide to Jazz as part of the core collection any jazz aficionado should own...

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Saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator Bobby Watson, raised in jazz rich Kansas City, made a name for himself as the musical director of Art Blakeys Jazz Messengers, launching a career that kept his phone ringing for decades and his bags packed for gigs across the map. He has played with the legends, including Max Roach, Louis Hayes, Wynton Marsalis, Joe Williams, Dianne Reeves, Lou Rawls, Betty Carter and many more. His quintet Horizon became legendary as well, defining the jazz sound of the 80s and 90s and releasing some of the Blue Note labels best loved recordings. Watsons classic 1986 release Love Remains (Red) has long been recognized by the Penguin Guide to Jazz as part of the core collection any jazz aficionado should own. Hear this lion of jazz at the Attucks!

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