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Born: February 27, 1898 in Kansas City, MO
Years Active: 40 's
Died: May 02, 1950 in Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Vocal

Biography:
An eccentric singer whose improvisations were often futuristic, Leo Watson was way ahead of his time; imagine if Betty Carter had suddenly appeared in the 1930s! Watson started out as a solo vocalist and a journeyman drummer. After moving to New York ...More >>

Discography: 1999 Original Scat Man 1975 Shorty Sherock More >>

Member Of: Spirits of Rhythm More >> Similar Artists: Slim & Slam King Pleasure Mel Tormé Joe Williams Lambert, Hendricks & Ross More >>

Followers: Eddie Jefferson Slim Gaillard Mel Tormé Bobby McFerrin Ella Fitzgerald More >>

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