In a collaborative effort with the TU Big Jazz Band, the Jazz Hall is pleased to present American composer, producer and educator Mr. Bobby Watson. The famed Kansas City-area native is Williams and Mary Grant/Missouri Endowed Professor of Jazz and esteemed director of Jazz Studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance since 2000, and among the world's premier and most well-respected alto saxophonists. He has numerous solo recordings and over 100 recordings as guest artist. Mr. Watson performs with the TU Big Jazz Band.