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Leo Watson

voc, 1898-1950 US, Kansas City, Missouri
Singer / Musician of Jazz and Blues

American jazz vocalese singer, drummer and trombonist. He worked with Ben Webster, Artie Shaw, Leonard Feather, Gene Krupa, Jan Savitt, Slim Gaillard, Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman and others. Born : February 27, 1898 in Kansas City, Missouri. Died : May 02, 1950 in Los Angeles, California.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Drums
  • Bass
  • Acoustic guitar
  • Trombone
Genres
  • Jazz
  • Blues
  • Pop
Popular Tracks   
Free Wheeling on Blue Skies by Artie Shaw & Artie Shaw Orchestra

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Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
The Original Scat ManLeo Watson1999Compil.
1938 - 1941 "Drummin' Man"Gene Krupa And His Orchestra Featuring Leo Watson, Irene Daye, Anita O'Day1992Compil.
Swing Street ShowcaseJonah Jones And His Orchestra, Stuff Smith And His Onyx Club Boys, De Paris Brothers Orchestra, Joe Marsala & His Delta Four, Leo Watson1989Compil.
Pre-BopLeo Watson - Earl Hines - Shorty Sherock1975Compil.
Fried Chicken O'Routee / Missouri WaltzSlim Gaillard And Leo Watson / Frankie Carle And His Orchestra1946Album
Jingle Bells / Snake PitLeo Watson With The Vic Dickenson QuintetAlbum
Leo Watson & The Spirits Of RhythmLeo Watson And The Spirits Of RhythmCompil.
The Scat ManLeo WatsonCompil.
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