Julius Watkins

Julius Watkins Julius Watkins American jazz hornist (1921–1977) Julius Watkins (October 10, 1921 – April 4, 1977)[1] was an American jazz musician who played French horn.[2] Described by AllMusic as "virtually the father of the jazz French horn",[3] Watkins won the Down Beat critics poll in 1960 and 1961 for Miscellaneous Instrument. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Julius Watkins Julius Watkins in 1960 Background information Born (1921-10-10)October 10, 1921 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Died April 4, 1977(1977-04-04) (aged 55) Short Hills, New Jersey, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument French horn Years active 1940s–1970s Label Blue Note Close Life and career Watkins was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States.[1] He began playing the French horn when he was nine years…

GENRES: Jazz, French Horn