werehavinaparty (June 30, 2008 at 3:33 am)

In 1975, I had the amazing pleasure to have Bill work with us in high school. Although he was a little "weird", I chalked that up to being a professional musician (and probably on a few drugs). But he was a gentleman. And, what an amazing performer! His range is crazy. There are very few trombonists more memorable than Watrous. This version of Birdland certainly sounds like Maynard's version with a few changes. Brian, thanks for the posting.

dale1966gto (June 19, 2008 at 9:58 am)

Some of fhe best there is!

sherwelthlangley (May 6, 2008 at 5:01 am)

There's something called a seating capacity.

ogservice (May 4, 2008 at 4:28 am)

Not many of the brothers diggin' on the Refuge. I've seen more of the folks at a David Duke rally than on this stage or in this crowd.Not complaining, just making an observation.

sherwelthlangley (May 1, 2008 at 3:31 am)

Lol... Bill at 0:48

ksicrap (April 21, 2008 at 3:43 am)

best version ive ever heard

rubendaluz (April 3, 2008 at 7:22 pm)

hum...tinha nevado na Costa Leste, Sr Watrous?Estava agitadíssimo...

AlexanderSlutvinsky (March 15, 2008 at 9:10 am)

I like this composition. It's very interesting thing. )

saxocopter (March 14, 2008 at 2:49 pm)

You were right...he WAS clapping on 1&3! What the hell was that?

dandiacal (February 27, 2008 at 3:46 am)

The only other arrangements I'm familiar with are Maynard and Buddy Rich. The Rich is better written. I don't know this one. The ending of this is clever with collective improv in sax section.