- Born
- Died
- Birth nameWilliam Russell Watrous
- Bill Watrous was born on June 8, 1939 in Middletown, Connecticut, USA. He is known for Mancini and Friends (1987), Clare Fischer: Keep It in the Family (2005) and Soundstage (1974). He was married to Mary Ann and Maryanne. He died on July 2, 2018 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesMary Ann(? - July 2, 2018) (his death)? (divorced, 2 children)Maryanne(? - 2018) (his death, 1 child)
- Largely self-taught bop jazz trombonist. Began in Billy Butterfield's band and subsequently played with Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman and Kai Winding. Lots of session work in California during the 50s and 60s, including with Merv Griffin. Also formerly led his own orchestra, the 'Manhattan Wildlife Refuge Big Band'.
- At age 18, he joined the U.S. Navy; he attended the Navy School of Music in Virginia Beach, Virginia, then was stationed with a Navy Band unit in San Diego. He studied with Herbie Nichols and learned to read music for the first time.
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content
