Eric Watson (musician)

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Eric Watson
Born (1955-07-05) July 5, 1955 (age 69)
Wellesley, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres Jazz
Instrument Piano
Labels ACT Music

Eric Watson (born July 5, 1955) is an American jazz pianist.

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Early life and education

Watson was born in Wellesley, Massachusetts. He began playing piano as a child and performed in rock bands in Massachusetts. [1] He studied classical music at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Oberlin, Ohio. [2] [3]

Career

After graduating from college in 1978, Watson moved to Paris, where he performed jazz and classical music and worked as an accompanist for a dance group. [4] is signed to a long-term recording contract with ACT Music. [2] He has worked with double bass player John Lindberg, drummer Ed Thigpen, [5] and Steve Lacy. [6]

Discography

With Steve Lacy

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References

  1. Bessières, Vincent (October 2004). "Jazzmen de notre temps" (in French). Philharmonie de Paris. Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Eric Watson Biography". ACT Music. Archived from the original on April 8, 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
  3. Zwerin, Mike (February 1, 1996). "Eric Watson, a 'Recovering Classical Pianist'". The New York Times . Retrieved July 6, 2015.
  4. Zwerin, Mike (February 1, 1996). "Eric Watson, a 'Recovering Classical Pianist'". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved October 1, 2022.
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  6. Nastos, Michael. "Smetana: Les Deux Quatuors/Huit Polkas: Review". Allmusic. Retrieved December 4, 2010.