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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:  11/9/2009
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Member Since12/20/2005
Band Websitetainish.com
Band MembersJeff Tain Watts Quartet: Marcus Strickland- tenor/soprano sax, Lawrence Fields - piano, Chris Smith- 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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Oct 20 2009 8:00P
Magic Mirror Toulouse
Oct 21 2009 8:00P
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Oct 22 2009 8:00P
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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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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
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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
DV PROJECT

DV PROJECT



Oct 22 2009 11:24 AM

Thanks for the add!!!! Great music



Regards
Mel

Mel Lejones



Oct 22 2009 11:23 AM

whats sup, droping by to show some luv! <3<3

Bruce

Bruce



Oct 16 2009 4:28 PM

Welcome and thank you...with love and respect...Bruce
Wouter de Jong

Wouter de Jong



Oct 16 2009 4:28 PM

Thanks for the add, and thanks for lots of great music and awesome drumming !
Best wishes, Wouter.
Lara Bello

Lara Bello



Oct 15 2009 6:46 PM



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Three Forks Road

Three Forks Road



Oct 14 2009 5:11 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD
cem tatliparmak

cem tatliparmak



Oct 13 2009 5:19 PM

how rich your ritm i love love love
Locoson Son3

Locoson Son3



Oct 13 2009 12:01 PM

thank you for the add!
paz rumba i amor para ti
chévéré:)
Tomek Skiba (szukamy gitarzysty)

Tomek Skiba (szukamy gitarzysty)



Oct 12 2009 8:48 PM

Thanks for the add.
Nice to be your friend.
Good music.
Greetings from Poland.

Tomek







Crystina Maez

Crystina Maez



Oct 3 2009 11:49 AM

May you have your feet on the ground, your heart in the stars and clarity in your mind.
JLD project

JLD project



Oct 2 2009 7:12 PM

Thank you for the add, Sir !...  much respects ;    jld
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