Jeff ‚Tain‘ Watts Trio
Paul Bollenback: guitar, Orlando le Fleming: bass, Jeff ‚Tain‘ Watts: drums
Power trio led by drum icon Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts, famous for his collaborations with Brandon en Wynton Marsalis. ‘Watts is in constant motion’ (Jazz Times).
Drummer/composer Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts is anything but a traditional drummer; he continuously surprises with breathtakingly varied playing. He is hailed for his explosive power, combined with a refinement that reveals his classical education. After his intensive collaborations with Wynton and Bradford Marsalis, Watts became one of the most in-demand drummers in contemporary jazz. He’s also renowned as a composer and band leader, with regular releases on his own label Dark Key Music.
Presentation: Vera Vingerhoeds
Recording: Marc Schots
Photo: Oliver Link