Bobby Watson Quartet

Dinner Special:
Gochujang Roast Chicken
Carrots & Broccolini
Black Rice
House Salad & Baguette
*meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter

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Bobby Watson sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence, Kansas, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist, composer, bandleader, educator and producer, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then, from 1977-1981 was musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer, the saxophonist contributed to fourteen Jazz Messengers recordings – more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history.

Early on, in addition to Blakey, the saxophonist also worked with notable jazz icons and elder statesmen such as Max Roach, Louis Hayes, George Coleman and Sam Rivers, as well as sharing music experiences with innumerable noteworthy peers and colleagues as well as legendary vocalists such as Joe Williams, Lou Rawls, Betty Carter, Dianne Reeves and Carmen Lundy. Watson’s latest album is 2022’s Back Home in Kansas City. On this concert date, Watson will be joined by pianist Jordan Williams, bassist Essiet Essiet, and drummer Eric Kennedy.

Bobby Watson Website
(Ticket Includes 5% City of Santa Cruz Admission Tax)