“Lou’s got class and an intoxicating vocal style.” That’s what audiences are saying about Jazz vocalist and pianist/composer Lou Watson. He projects a deep, resonant baritone. Singing originals, alongside timeless classics.
Lou was educated at Livingston College of Rutgers University. There, he was exposed to jazz greats Kenny Barron, Larry Ridley, and Ted Dunbar. He would leave to tour with the classic R&B group The Manhattans as well as The Drifters Review. He enjoyed life on the road as he toured the concert circuit. Lou states, “It was great to bask in the rewards of a hit record, and to be treated like a world-class artist.”
With his jazz trio, Lou performs in nightclubs in the New York City area, serving up stylish renditions of traditional jazz standards. Lou has also performed on countless concert tours and road productions. Most recently, he completed a tour of Thailand. Lou’s R&B heritage blends jazz, funk, pop, and gospel. Watson’s consummate artistry is on full display on his CDs, It Doesn’t Matter and Taking a Chance on Love. A singer of standards and ballads, Lou’s voice warms the body and soothes the soul.