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Jeff "Tain" Watts
Jazz / Progressive / Afro-beat

New CD available iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby



BROOKLYN, New York
United States

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Last Login:  11/24/2009
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Member Since12/20/2005
Band Websitetainish.com
Band MembersJeff Tain Watts Quartet: Marcus Strickland- tenor/soprano sax, Lawrence Fields - piano, ?????- bass.

The WATTS Project: Branford Marsalis- tenor/soprano sax, Terence Blanchard - trumpet, Christian McBride- upright bass

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InfluencesARETHA, Elvin Jones, Wayne Shorter, Sly, Ed Blackwell, Mingus, Narada Michael Walden, Monk, Richard Pryor, Kenny Kirkland, The Band of Gypsies, Jerry Gonzalez & Stevie Wonder.
Video is Return of the Jitney Man form the New CD Watts. Directed by Resobok. **Please view in HQ**
Sounds LikeAfrica: Worked with Wynton Marsalis, McCoy Tyner, Ron Carter, George Benson, Gil Evans, Kenny Kirkland, Ravi Coltrane, Michael Brecker, Take 6, Stevie Wonder, Alice Coltrane, Branford Marsalis, George Cables, Kenny Garrett, Geri Allen, David Murray, Layla Hathaway and many more
Record Labelhttp://darkkeymusic.com/
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Jeff "Tain" Watts
WATTS released worldwide Feb 3rd 2009
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Born January 20th 1960 in a log cabin in Pittsburgh. Drummer/composer, multiple grammy award winner & lifetime Steelers fan. Featured as actor/musician in Spike Lee's "Mo Better Blues". Served on the plantation of The Tonight Show Band for three years. Recently jammed with Prince.
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Mutant Bass

Mutant Bass



Nov 24 2009 7:38 AM

whut up!!! how's everything? hope all is well with life and music!

hope your finding time to yourself!

---posido

www.mutantbass.com

Think less. Play the bass with less physical effort. Free up your musicality.

The Happy Death Society

The Happy Death Society



Nov 22 2009 7:45 AM

very nice to meet you... welcome to our little society.... thank you for listening, we hope you enjoy..... thds
Amnesiac quartet, Tribute to RADIOHEAD

Amnesiac quartet, Tribute to RADIOHEAD
Online Now!


Nov 20 2009 11:42 PM

Many thanks for the add ; ) Album release @ Itunes now !
Artist Justin Jenkins (Official)

Justin Jenkins



Nov 20 2009 2:58 AM

Hey :),

Enjoyed your profile..keep up the nice work!...I appreciate the new connection with you. I look forward to interacting with you! You have my support and welcome to my world of art and writing! Blessings to you, Justin



Also , Please enjoy my latest my blog....and thank you for being a valued friend of mine (=....

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Anna Koroleva

Anna Koroleva



Nov 19 2009 1:18 AM

Love! Music Power!
QUAKE the Movie Soundtrac (MANISHBOYZ PRODUCTIONS)

QUAKE the Movie Soundtrac (MANISHBOYZ PRODUCTIONS)



Nov 17 2009 6:03 PM

http://soundcloud.com/CLYDEQUAKE
Stuart Webb (Beer Pong Song on iTunes!!)

Stuart Webb (Beer Pong Song on iTunes!!)



Nov 13 2009 7:35 AM

Hey my Preview EP is up on iTunes go check it out if you got time! thanks
Hardware - Fusion Tribute to Jimi Hendrix

Hardware - Fusion Tribute to Jimi Hendrix



Nov 13 2009 7:35 AM

Hi,
Great music!
Cheers
Hardware
Rob Lopez

rob lopez



Nov 12 2009 11:05 PM

Hey bro!!!Wassup man...In Italy any time soon?always lookin' out!!!!!!
olivortex

olivortex



Nov 12 2009 1:03 AM

HELLO!


 


OLIVORTEX - soundscapes


 

Howard

Howard Morris



Nov 12 2009 1:03 AM

Thank you so much for adding me, Train!
Your music is nothing less than proper!!



Jean Michel Lesdel

Jean Michel Lesdel



Nov 9 2009 6:43 PM

Great master, thanks for the add,peace
Alfredo Dias Gomes

Alfredo Dias Gomes



Nov 7 2009 7:04 AM

Hi Jeff!
Thanks for the add!
All the best,
Alfredo.
Mike Silva

Mike Silva



Nov 2 2009 4:54 PM

"BLACK CODES"
Psychedelic Central Online Music Magazine

Psychedelic Central Online Music Magazine



Oct 31 2009 10:37 AM

Thank you for the friendship, it is a pleasure to welcome you!

Have a good weekend!

Jan :)
Brad Kimes

Brad Kimes



Oct 29 2009 8:07 PM

Jeff,You are an incredible musician! Your playing inspires me.
The Golden Monkey Ensemble

The Golden Monkey Ensemble



Oct 28 2009 9:23 PM

thanks~dig your scene~peace from sf~
The Project

The Project



Oct 28 2009 6:47 AM

Thanks for the friendship.
MELEM

MELEM



Oct 28 2009 6:47 AM

thanx a lot for the add!
Daniel Ruiz

Daniel Ruiz



Oct 27 2009 12:39 PM

Thanks for the add. you are so cool!
thank you for your playing
Daniel
Marc Verne

Marc Verne



Oct 27 2009 12:56 AM

It was so cool havin you with us!
hope you come back next year and next next year and next next next year...
Peace
Marc 
Musica per L’Aquila - CONTO APERTO!

Musica per L’Aquila - CONTO APERTO!



Oct 27 2009 12:56 AM

we hope that you and your friend will support the musical communities in Abruzzo
Mark Walker

Mark Walker



Oct 27 2009 12:56 AM

Nice to see you, maestro!  Keep the hits coming....Best, M-Dub
aroutioun karapetian

aroutioun karapetian



Oct 23 2009 1:45 PM

MERCI.
IN SOLIDUM Jazztet

IN SOLIDUM Jazztet



Oct 23 2009 1:45 PM

Hi Jeff,
Thanks for the add, it's a great honor for us.
Greetings from France,
IN SOLIDUM Jazztet
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