Ernie Watts

For other people named Ernie Watts, see Ernie Watts (disambiguation).

Ernie Watts
Watts in 2008
Background information
Born
Ernest James Watts

(1945-10-23) October 23, 1945
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
GenresJazz, rhythm and blues
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsSaxophone, flute, clarinet
Years active1960s–present
LabelsMotown, Tamla, Atlantic, Warner Bros., A&M, CBS, Qwest
Websiteerniewatts.com

Ernest James Watts (born October 23, 1945) is an American jazz and R&B saxophonist who plays soprano, alto, and tenor saxophone. He has worked with Charlie Haden's Quartet West and toured with the Rolling Stones. On Frank Zappa's album The Grand Wazoo he played the "Mystery Horn", a straight-necked C melody saxophone. Watts also played the saxophone riff on "The One You Love" from Glenn Frey's album, No Fun Aloud.

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