Lu Watters
Lucius Carl Watters (1911–1989) was a pioneering trumpeter and bandleader of the
Yerba Buena Jazz Band, credited with reviving traditional New Orleans jazz on
the West Coast. Born in Santa Cruz and raised in Rio Vista, California, Watters
began playing music in San Francisco, honing his skills as a trumpet player and
arranger. Inspired by King Oliver and his time in New Orleans, Watters formed
the Yerba Buena Jazz Band in 1939, which became central to the traditional jazz
revival. The group performed at San Francisco's Dawn Club, gained widespread
recognition, and recorded for Ja...
Ace in the HoleLu Watters and Yerba Buena Jazz Band
Ace in the HoleLu Watters and Bunk Johnson
St. Louis BluesLu Watters and Turk Murphy
StardustLu Watters and Yerba Buena Jazz Band
Careless LoveLu Watters and Yerba Buena Jazz Band
Careless LoveLu Watters and Bunk Johnson
Ace in the HoleLu Watters and Yerba Buena Jazz Band
3:33
Ace in the HoleLu Watters and Bunk Johnson
Bunk & Lu
3:15
St. Louis BluesLu Watters and Turk Murphy
Turk Murphy: Songbook
5:42
StardustLu Watters and Yerba Buena Jazz Band
3:15
Careless LoveLu Watters and Yerba Buena Jazz Band
Bunk & Lu
3:12
Careless LoveLu Watters and Bunk Johnson
Lying Nights
2:41
