Take the "A" Train - Bill Watrous 2007

[Sports570]

Solo before 2:04 wasn't very good. Seemed strained, weak. Missed finding the right notes. Band was solid, though.

[pietervankessel2plan]

@Sports570 play it better and i will be speakless for the rest of my live

[londonbill100]

Over the years I've heard so many player criticise Watrous and I believe there's a very good reason for that.

Most styles can be copied but his can't, and that frustrates people.

He has the uncanny ability to play in such a technically demanding way, but still remain musical and lyrical.

I've heard all the latest generation of trombonists, and not one can hold a candle to Watrous, or indeed any of his generation, like Fontana, etc.

[luisaaronmora]

@londonbill100 There will never be another Fontana nor Bill W., these guys practised their horns long hours (I remember talking to Bill one night and him telling me that he had just practised his horn for 16 hrs the day before). In today's world of video games, internet porn, and electronics, practising an instrument for hrs at a time seems unlikely. By the way, Fontana is the greatest t-bone player that ever lived, even Bill W. will say this. Cheers.

[senseisaxman]

Bill your such a great player. I remember when I heard you with Chic. Always a pleasure to hear.

[shoegazer666]

@senseisaxman you're*

[iwinalways1]

for all those who think bill watrous is no good should be killed unless you can do wat he does then you have no right to say anythin go listen to his solo in tiger of san pedro if you can do that i will take back wat i said if you cant dont complain this man is one of the greats respect him

[x2552forever]

Is a shame all this you write here;may be nobody can do the most elementary things he does with or without a mic! you better go to school and try to learn.Criticize is for the LOSERS! Who can´t get the succsses! BILL WATROUS is a great musician!

[dallasssssssssssssss]

Without a mic, Bill Watrous wouldn't have any sound. It's amazing that no one is play and he has a mic and you still can't hear him. Kinda lame.

[stephenthabeast]

@dallasssssssssssssss jazz isnt all about a huge loud brassy sound.

[chigglet999]

@dallasssssssssssssss you play as good as him and then complain. shut up

[dallasssssssssssssss]

@chigglet999 Dude, a three year old monkey could make that sound. Yeah, he can play high and fast, but that's all he is, a solo player.

[ts1811]

@dallasssssssssssssss

You know why Bill Watrous play so quite and slow? he said because every trombonist play with fancy stuff, he would just be the same as very other trombonists if he plays like that; that's HIS style. Clearly you do not know jazz at all, all you can hear is the sound he is making, but what's more important is what notes he chooses to fit into that chord and make it sounds good.

[dallasssssssssssssss]

@ts1811 His note choice is great. I just do not like how he plays so quiet.

[youkyungchoi]

He is best jazz trombone player in the world and goooood teacher.!!!!!

[Cheeseguy88]

@youkyungchoi Just a good teacher? Not a great teacher? xD

[shoegazer666]

that's one swinging band!

[awsome7970]

Even with the bad sound quality, this is still awesome.

[minor7b5b9]

sound quality is terrible.....also not one of Bill's finer efforts

[TboneWertman]

sill good tho

[TboneWertman]

still*

[danielwills93]

i didnt think the sound quality was that bad... still a good performance

[sheriffKane]

Bill performed on one of my favorite albums quite a while ago. My friend, David Holt composed all of the pieces, Pete Jolly, Jack Sperling, and other greats. I play trombone, and being in the session was one of my great musical experience ever. He was pure genius.

[duaner66]

you need to check out Tom Garling too...these guys sure are a rare find in music...

[tubagirl93]

i don't know, he has a different style from others, but I still believe JJ johnson is

[gnh1]

is the king bill watrous

[amac567]

this doesnt have great sound quality