JEFF WATKINS grew up in rural Missouri and was a student of the jazz program at the University of Missouri. For twelve years, this virtuoso saxophonist toured the world with James Brown. Jeff became an integral part of the show for James Brown, who introduced Jeff as “the ninth wonder of the world”. He stayed with James until JB’s death in 2006. His has since moved on to working with Joss Stone and countless others as well as enjoying a successful solo career. As an annual holiday homecoming for Jeff, this Thanksgiving Eve funk review has become a Columbia tradition that you don’t want to miss! I mean, just check out this clip from the Letterman show.
Jeff’s band for the night is an all star cast of Columbia’s finest!:
Starring Jeffery T. Watkins – saxophones
Aina Cook – lead vocals
Travis McFarlane – keys
Jason Caton – guitar
Jeff Mueller – bass
Travis Huff – trombone
John Shafer – trumpet
Bob Hague – alto sax