Bill Watrous Interview by Monk Rowe - 3/26/1999 - Clinton, NY

Trombonist Bill Watrous speaks about his approach to trombone technique, playing inside and outside the chord changes, and playing studio and television dates.
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[@geraldnichols2722]

I have high praise for this interview! I can't say enough about the skill of Monk Rowe as an interviewer. I love the honesty and "no B.S." of it. Five Stars!!!

[@reidwhitton6248]

Great interview! Bill Watrous was a very sharp guy and wonderful player.

[@davidaubuchon7309]

Great interview. Love hearing the stories and experiences of jazz musicians.

[@jorymil]

Great tip about just putting on Aebersold recordings and playing by ear.

[@tboneholt]

Amazing guy !

[@cpcattin]

Teagarden and Bill Watrous. Very different, both are the best of the best.

[@davidmiller3652]

Best interview with BW !

[@cpcattin]

We lost Bill in 2018. 79 years.

[@brucesmith3740]

No, Watrous made the right decision doing new material with Columbia contract.