Ernie Watts
American jazz musician · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1945 · age 81
Ernest James Watts is an American jazz and R&B saxophonist who plays soprano, alto, and tenor saxophone. He has worked with Charlie Haden's Quartet West and toured with the Rolling Stones. On Frank Zappa's album The Grand Wazoo he played the "Mystery Horn", a straight-necked C melody saxophone.
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Watts also played the saxophone riff on "The One You Love" from Glenn Frey's album, No Fun Aloud.
Country
United States
Category
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Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
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Born 1945 · age 81
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