Ernie Watts
Ernest James Watts (born October 23, 1945) is a Grammy-winning American jazz and R&B saxophonist who plays soprano, alto, and tenor saxophone. He has worked with Charlie Haden's Quartet West and toured with the Rolling Stones. On Frank Zappa's album The Grand Wazoo he played the "Mystery Horn", a straight-necked C melody saxophone. Watts also played the notable sax riff on "The One You Love" from Glenn Frey's album No Fun Aloud.
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Ernie Watts in 2008 Photo by Bob Travis | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ernest James Watts |
| Born | October 23, 1945 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, rhythm and blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, flute, clarinet |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
| Labels | Motown, Tamla, Atlantic, Warner Bros., A&M, CBS, Qwest |
| Website | erniewatts |
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