Jeff 'Tain' Watts

A powerhouse drummer who came to fame as a member of the Wynton Marsalis and Branford Marsalis quartets in the 1980s. Watts is known for his complex, polyrhythmic, and explosive style that defined the sound of modern jazz drumming for his generation. His ability to blend incredible technical facility with a deep sense of swing and a powerful, driving beat made him one of the most influential and in-demand drummers of the neo-bop era and beyond.