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Doug Watkins

From: Detroit, United States
Active: 1934–1962
Releases: 8

hard bop
jazz

About

Douglas Watkins (March 2, 1934 – February 5, 1962) was an American jazz double bassist. He was best known for being an accompanist to various hard bop artists in the Detroit area, including Donald Byrd and Jackie McLean.

From Doug Watkins on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Member of

Donald Byrd Quintet now
The Kenny Burrell Quintet now
Hank Mobley Quartet now double bass

Discography

Albums 4

Watkins at Large 1956 Apple Music
Jazz Eyes 1957
Wheelin’ & Dealin’ 1958
Soulnik 1960 Apple Music

Compilations 4

Four Classic Albums 2018
Transition Sessions 2014
The Transition Sessions 2002
After Hours 1982

Identifiers

MusicBrainz: ebd504b0-7644-4887-9e4e-7d625f52fd07
ISNI: 000000005519400X

Data from MusicBrainz, saved 8 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.

Doug Watkins

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