Jazz Greats: Julius Watkins

Julius Watkins (October 10, 1921 – April 4, 1977)

Jazz Musician (Trumpet, French Horn), Julius Watkins, was a pioneer of the use of the French Horn in the Jazz Genre. He was featured in works by John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Charles Mingus and many others. He also released some Albums as leader or co - leader. He died in 1977. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: September Song, Temptation, Friday the 13th(Monk/ Rollins) and Julius Watkins Sextet ( Full Album)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_Watkins

Background information
Name: Julius Watkins Born: Oct.10, 1921 Died: Apr. 04, 1977 Origin: Detroit, Michigan, US Label: Blue Note, Phillips, Dawn, Atlantic