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What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?

Small Ensemble, Big Ensemble, Songs

What is your favorite genre or style of music?

jazz, French Caribbean & classic R&B

Is music your main income source?

Yes!

Where do you live?

Atlanta, Georgia

About Me:

Freelance trumpeter in Atlanta... Conn-Selmer (Bach) Trumpet Artist; Summit Recording Artist; SESAC-Affiliated jazz composer; Have performed, toured or recorded with: Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, Gregg Allman, Marc Anthony, John Abercrombie, Clarence Carter, Terry Gibbs, Kelis, Ravi Coltrane, Wyclef Jean, Mingus Big Band, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Buddy Miles, The Vanguard Orchestra (Village Vanguard, NYC), Bill Goodwin, Roger Hawkins, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Russell Malone, Fred Wesley, Roland Vazquez, Mike Stern, Richie Cole, Dave Valentin, Anthony Jackson, Dan Penn, Steel Pulse, David Liebman, Eartha Kitt, Bonnie Bramlett, Peter Bernstein, The Fifth Dimension, Herbie Mann, Petula Clarke, Ralph Boncy, Gregory Hutchinson, Tabou Combo, Marvin 'Smitty' Smith, David Holland, Steve Coleman, The Manhattans, The Platters, Chris Potter, Marilyn McCoo, Jeff Hirschfield, Phyllis Diller, Larry Goldings, etc... _______________________________________________________________ Awards / Honors: First Place Winner, International Trumpet Guild Jazz Improvisation Competition Last three CDs on Summit Records (Brothers III, Brothers II, Southern Exposure) made top 50 on the US jazz charts 2000 - Selected as Yamaha Performing Artist (trumpet) 2001 - Selected as SESAC Jazz Composer 2001 - Southern Exposure CD (Summit Records 289) named one of the Top Ten Jazz CDs of the year 2001 by Jazz Journalists’ Association 2003 - Brothers III CD (Summit Records 369) spent 11 weeks in top 50 on US jazz chart 2007 - BECAME A CONN-SELMER (BACH) ARTIST _______________________________________________________________ Education: University of North Texas Manhattan School of Music The Banff Centre (Banff, Alberta) with Kenny Wheeler (jazz scholarship) Private study with Wynton Marsalis, Lew Soloff, Joe Lovano, Jack Walrath, David Liebman

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http://www.wattersbrothers.com

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At 8:40pm on July 10, 2007, chris gordon said…: ken,
I just posted 6 new songs I wrote because I just got Mp-3's of them to put up here. Give a listen and tell me what you think. I enjoy songwriting but don't get to do it often - here is the best of my work in this genre! ENJOY

At 12:24am on July 9, 2007, Shane Porter said…: DUDE!!! I Didn't know Kenny Werner was playing piano on that. I'm sure you've read his book - amazing - I've read it a couple of times.

ok - now bed time!

At 12:22am on July 9, 2007, Shane Porter said…: Hey Man - so - I'm 6 weeks off the horn. 240+ stitches on the inside & 40 that were removed from the outside two weeks ago. This not playing stuff driving me crazy. I have played a little bit - but - can you imagine me sounding like a middle school kid? maybe I should record it - that would give everyone a giggle. It's going to be a long road to recovery - but - I'll be back by Sept.

Hope you're doing well - Take it easy
Shane.

At 8:17pm on June 16, 2007, Steve O Sample said…: Small world. I see that you have gone on to a very successful career in spite of my attempt to thwart you while in music camp. I congratulate you on a very impressive vitae. I don't know if either you or your brother really remember me, but just in case, give a good ol' Southern "Hey" to Harry from me.
SS

At 12:27am on June 16, 2007, chris gordon said…: OK I have put up some representations now - more coming when i get them in a week or so, but these old ones will do for starters.

At 2:10pm on June 15, 2007, phil Kelly said…: Hi Ken:

REALLY nice stuff ..ver professionally done. ( I really liked the 3/4 "front line" take on "What is this Thing" Both you and the bone guy play your a****s off!

when were you @ UNT? Did you study w/ Jay Saunders there ?

looking forward to hearing more!

At 11:58am on June 15, 2007, chris gordon said…: Ken baby ! my favorite trumpet soloist! - miss you man - glad your on.

At 11:53am on June 15, 2007, Chris Merritt said…: Oh man. Diversion has skips in it. Sounds like it was ripped from a cd that had scratches on it! It could be my computer, but it really sounds like it's in the file.

At 11:49am on June 15, 2007, Chris Merritt said…: Hi Ken. Listening to Diversion now. Very nice!

At 7:49am on June 15, 2007, Shane Porter said…: Welcome Mr. Watters. It's nice to see you on here. I just want you to know that I'm a big fan of yours!

Hope you're doing well.
Shane.

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