Ernie Watts

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Ernie Watts
Ernie Watts in 2008 Photo by Bob Travis
Background information
Birth name	Ernest James Watts
Born	(1945-10-23) October 23, 1945 (age 79) Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, rhythm and blues
Occupation	Musician
Instrument(s)	Saxophone, flute, clarinet
Years active	1960s–present
Labels	Motown, Tamla, Atlantic, Warner Bros., A&M, CBS, Qwest
Website	erniewatts.com

Ernest James Watts (born October 23, 1945) is a Grammy-winning American jazz and R&B saxophonist who plays soprano, alto, and tenor saxophone. He has worked with Charlie Haden's Quartet West and toured with the Rolling Stones. On Frank Zappa's album The Grand Wazoo he played the "Mystery Horn", a straight-necked C melody saxophone. Watts also played the notable sax riff on "The One You Love" from Glenn Frey's album No Fun Aloud.