Watkins, Reggie
Corona, 2025, CD
Instrument: Trombone
Issue: 31.2
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 79
O’s Notes: Veteran trombonist, composer Reggie Watkins leads a quartet with Michael Bernabe (p), Eli Naragon (b), and Jason Washington Jr. (d). The program includes traditional jazz from yesterday and today in a very listenable session. The songs are mostly true to the titles, for example “Blues In 3D”, “Ritual”, “Dawn Of Peace”, “Meditation”, “Shanghai Strut”, and “Blue Six” with a fine bass solo from Naragon. Watkins displays his prowess throughout yet shares the stage with his accompanying band for a balanced effort.
Publicist: Terri Hinte