Watkins, Reggie

Corona, 2025CD
Instrument: Trombone


Issue: 31.2

Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
O's Jazz Ruler

Performance: 4
Performance Chart

Sound: 3
Sound Chart

Score: 79
Score Chart

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.


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Publicist: Terri Hinte