Reggie Watkins

A musical celebration May 1 at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall with a sextet of notables, featuring Roger Humphries - Reggie Watkins shares the story behind the magic of Indestructible -
Also - a preview of the International Jazz Day concert in Chicago, next Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel

Reggie Watkins, Roger Humphries and "Indestructible" - plus, Chicago Prepares for International Jazz Day on the Scene — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh We visit with Reggie Watkins about the upcoming May 1st concert at the Carnegie in Carnegie - “Indestructible” featuring Roger Humphries - inspired by the 1965 Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers album “Indestructible” (Blakey’s last for Blue Note). Roger Humphries, inspired by Blakey was a...

May 1st > INDESTRUCTIBLE 🎶
The Carnegie Carnegie turns 125!! Don’t miss this major milestone celebration featuring legendary drummer Roger Humphries and Carnegie’s own Reggie Watkins on trombone, performing with the Pittsburgh-based Hard-Bop sextet Indestructible. Join us in the Studio for cake & drinks after the show.

Indestructible: Roger Humphries | Carnegie 125 Tickets for Indestructible: Roger Humphries | Carnegie 125 in Carnegie from Leap. The Carnegie Carnegie turns 125! Don’t miss this major milestone celebration featuring legendary drummer Roger Humphries and Carnegie’s own Reggie Watkins on trombone, performing with the Pittsburgh-based Hard-Bop

Tribute to the greats 🎶 Dec 18th 7pm Performing works by J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, Curtis Fuller, Slide Hampton and Jimmy Knepper plus a surprise or two 😎

Don’t miss “Indestructible” Sun Sept 21st 5-8pm Con Alma 🎶 Reservations Suggested!!
Special Jazz Fest Line Up - Roger Humphries - drums Reggie Watkins - trombone James Moore - trumpet Caleb Wheeler Curtis - saxophone Noah Garabedian - bass & Thomas Gooding - piano

Tonight In NYC 🎶 > also livestreaming on Facebook Instagram and YouTube!!

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Picnic Performances Presented by Bank of America Carnegie Hall Citywide at Bryant Park

Please join us Thursday July 31st 7-10pm at Kingfly Spirits featuring the very talented Sarah Chew!! Michael Bernabe - piano > Jordan McBride - bass > Jason Washington Jr. - drums > Reggie Watkins - trombone

Great work by John Chacona highlighting my new album Rivers, the Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy and our upcoming show at BOP STOP at The Music Settlement on June 20th 🎶

John Chacona previews the June 20 concert at BOP STOP by Pittsburgh trombonist Reggie Watkins Playing jazz in Pittsburgh means being part of a proud legacy. Trombonist Reggie Watkins holds the lineage and extends it when he brings band of young Pittsburghers to BOP STOP Friday. John Chacona spoke with Watkins and previewed the concert for his let’s call this newsletter

📅 Mark Your Calendars – June 5!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of LIVE jazz with the Reggie Watkins Quartet, exclusively at Con Alma and streamed worldwide on Oh Jazz! 🎶🌍

🎷 Led by the brilliant Reggie Watkins – trombonist, composer, and former musical director for Maynard Ferguson – this quartet delivers a powerful set blending groove, soul, and post-bop sophistication.

🔥 Featuring:
🎹 Michael Bernabe – Piano
🎸 Eli Naragon – Bass
🥁 Jason Washington Jr. – Drums
🎺 Reggie Watkins – Trombone

Their synergy is electric. Their sound is bold. And their latest work, Rivers (2025), is a tribute to Pittsburgh’s jazz legacy you won’t want to miss.

🎥 Streaming LIVE only on Oh Jazz!

Tonight Exit Zero Jazz Festival 🎶✨

Had a nice chat with Scott Mervis to talk about my new album RIVERS 💿 🎶✨

Pittsburgh jazz man Reggie Watkins talks new 'Rivers' album, Jason Mraz tours, cruise-ship days and more Music has taken Reggie Watkins to some amazing places. The trombonist from Wheeling, W.Va. toured every state with Maynard Ferguson, worked cruise ships...