Brothers (1999)

About this title: Trumpeter Ken Watters co-leads this talented mainstream quintet with his brother, trombonist Harry Watters, for a pleasant mix of standards and originals. With a strong rhythm section anchored by pianist Kenny Werner, the group is reminiscent of the Bill Watrous/ Danny Stiles partnership of the 1970s. Brother Harry continues to impress with his remarkable technique, gorgeous tone, outstanding range, and emotion-laden style. He is clearly poised to emerge as one of the leading jazz trombonists on the scene. (Just hear him do Tommy Dorsey on "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You.") Ken, who takes ... read more

Tracks:

1. The Girls Back Home [Watters]
2. I'm Getting Sentimental over You [Washington/Bassman]
3. Autumn Leaves [Prevert/Mercer/Kosm]
4. Diversion [Watters]
5. Moonlight in Vermont [Blackburn/Suessdorf]
6. What Is This Thing Called Love? [Porter]
7. Close to the Vest [Watters]
8. Trinidad [Watters]
9. Body and Soul [Eyton/Green/Heyman/]
10. In a Sentimental Mood [Ellington/Kurtz/Mil]
11. Over the Rainbow [Arlen/Harburg]
12. The Girls Back Home [Radio Edit] [Watters]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.