Julius Watkins
American jazz musician (1921-1977) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 55
Julius Watkins was an American jazz musician who played French horn. Described by AllMusic as "virtually the father of the jazz French horn", Watkins won the Down Beat critics poll in 1960 and 1961 for Miscellaneous Instrument.
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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 1977 · aged 55