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Bobby Watson: On Jazz And BBQ

Bobby Watson pays tribute to his hometown with his seven part suite The Gates BBQ Suite. courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Bobby Watson: On Jazz And BBQ

After 25 years away, the Kansas Citian and saxophonist returned to his hometown to teach in 2000. Now he's released The Gates BBQ Suite, a seven-part work honoring the city and its iconic restaurants.

Bobby Watson: On Jazz And BBQ

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Orrin Evans And Bobby Watson: Faith In Action

Bobby Watson (left) and Orrin Evans performed live on The Checkout on WBGO. Josh Jackson hide caption

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Orrin Evans And Bobby Watson: Faith In Action

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Evans, a jazz pianist, recorded an unofficial tribute album to Watson last year. The saxophonist, who cut his teeth with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, joins Evans in the WBGO studio for a session on The Checkout.

Orrin Evans and Bobby Watson In Studio at WBGO

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