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Charlie Watts

Born: Jul 2, 1941 in Islington, London, England

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Genre: Rock

Styles: Bop, Standards, Neo-Bop, Modern Big Band

Biography: On first glance, Charlie Watts would seem to be a funny choice to include in a jazz book for he is the longtime drummer of the Rolling Stones. However, jazz was Watts' first love and in the 1980s he toured worldwide with a huge big band that included many of England's top musicians (giving one a chance ...Read full biography

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Tribute to Charlie Parker with Strings

Released: 1991

Label: Continuum

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Charlie Watts, a charter member of the Rolling Stones and an OK jazz drummer, financed a few jazz projects during the 1980s and '90s. This particular set -- a tribute to Charlie Parker that features a ...Read full review

Watts at Scott's

Released: 2004

Label: Sanctuary

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During breaks from drum duties with the Rolling Stones, Charlie Watts used his time wisely by forming a band that could provide an outlet for his deep knowledge and love of jazz, especially bop. Watts ...Read full review

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