Reggie Watkins

I first meet Reggie in Brooklyn, NY sometime in 2003. I was playing a show with pianist Frank LoCrasto, drummer Tommy Crain, and bassist Bob Deboo. My good friend Julio Monterrey (alto saxophonist) was in town with Maynard Ferguson’s band and brought with him fellow bandmate and trombonist Reggie Watkins. It was a very festive night being I hadn't seen Julio in some time. Reggie, who was also the musical director of the Big Bop Nouveau Band would later vouch for me to join Maynard's group the following year, starting a great musical friendship.

Steeped in the tradition of jazz Reggie is one of the most exciting musicians I have the pleasure of knowing. I’ve learned more from him than I can share. Reggie asked me to perform and contribute two original compositions for his second album One For Miles, One For Maynard. For his third album as a leader, Reggie and I teamed up once again to create a tribute project “Avid Admirer” about the amazing trombonist, composer, and arranger Jimmy Knepper.

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With Maynard Ferguson
M.F. Horn VI: Live At Ronnie’s (2006)

Reggie Watkins
One For Miles, One For Maynard (Corona2014)
Avid Admirer (BYNK Records 2016)