Recordings / Albums
Neil Watson: Studies in Tubular (independent) 10/02/2017
This latest offering encapsulates a unique hybrid of approaches into an all original
9 track album which unifies New Orleans style clave rhythms, hard-bop
‘Coltrane changes’, Boogaloo grooves reminiscent of Lee Morgan’s ‘The Sidewinder’ and influences from 70’s funk, surf-rock and Country music’s.
Neil is joined by a stellar cast of musicians from the NZ jazz community that include drummer Ron Samsom, bassist Olivier Holland, Grant Winterburn (keys),
Roger Mannins (Baritone Sax) and Lewis McCallum (Alto Sax).
Album mixed by Jeremy Toy (She’s So Rad, Leonard Charles)
Neil Watson and friends: Unification (independent) 2001
Eight original contemporary jazz tunes written by Neil Watson.
Personnel:
Kevin Field - Piano, Rhodes & Wurlitzer
Matt Gruebner - Bass
John Highsted - Percussion
Nick Gaffaney - Drums and Percussion
Godfrey De Grut - Soprano Sax / Keys
Aaron Coddel - Bass
Chip Matthews - Bass
Lewis McCallum - Flute
Neil Watson - Guitars and Lap Steel
Selected Discography
2019
Shortland Street
The Musical
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Rick Bryant
You Can be The Boss
Tami Neilson
Songs of Sinners (Live)
Outside Music
2018
Tami Neilson
Sassafras's!
Outside Music
Harry Lyon
To the Sea
Southbound
Sper3r
Think on Your Feet
Rosier Records
2017
Neil Watson
Studies in Tubular
Southbound
Jim Langabeer
Secret Islands
Rattle Records
2016
2015
Carnivorous Plant Society
Phantom Finger
Kiri Eriwata
Muse and Memorabilia
2014
Murray McNabb Group
Every Day is a Beautiful Day
Sarangbang Records
Tina Cross
Lay Down Your Heart
Crossways Ltd
2011
The Sami Sisters
Happy Heartbreak Parrot Diva Grump Records
Mel Parsons
Red Grey Blue
Cape Road Recordings
2005
2004
2003
The Finn Brothers
Everyone is Here
EMI
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Anika Moa
Stolen Hill
Warner Music NZ
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The Caitlin Smith Group
Aurere
Phil Broadhurst Quintet
Panacea
Rattle Records
Mel Parsons
Drylands
Cape Road Recordings
2013
Rick Bryant
The Balcksoap
from Monkeyburg.
Red Rocks Records
Spoilers of Utopia
Spoilers of Utopia
iii records
2009
Mel Parsons
Over My Shoulder
Cape Road Recordings
2007
Anika Moa
In Swings the Tide
Warner Music NZ
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Simon Comber
Pre Pill Love
The Rodger Fox Big Band
A Rare Connection
TBone Records
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Amber Claire
Love and Such
Epic Records
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Sola Rosa
Haunted Out-takes
Rosa Records
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2002
Phil Broadhurst
The Road Ahead
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Elemeno P
Nirvana (Single)
Universal
Dub Combinations 3
Kog Transmissions
Randy Crawford
RFBB Live in Concert
TBone Records
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2001
2000
Briar Ross
Surrender and Win
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Neil Watson
Unification
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1999
Tthe Rodger Fox Big Band
Aint that the Truth
Tbone Records
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Sola Rosa
Solarised
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1998
Buckle
Cut Lips
Scoop De Loop
Bill Cunliffe w/tRFBB
Warriors
Tbone Records
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Sarah McCallum
Goodnight Lonely Girl
Bottled up Records
Grand Central Band
Cook Street Sessions
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1997
Erna Ferry
Devil May Care
Tbone Records
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Manifesto
Auckland Jazz Sampler
Tap Records
The Roger Fox Big Band
Extra Juicy
TBone Records