Dave (Doc) Watson

“The attitude is when you’re in front of somebody, you want to be entertaining.”

Summary of Qualifications

Music Educator for 26 years, in the New Jersey Public Schools. He holds a BA+30 in Music Education. Music entertainment professional with over 30 + years experience in the industry, possessing a unique blend of skills in recording and live performances. Main instruments are all saxophones, flutes and bass clarinet. Strong knowledge and experience in recording in a wide variety of music genres including R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Gospel and Adult Contemporary.

Educational Background

David is truly a “force to be reckoned with” when it comes to teaching. His love and enthusiasm for teaching ignites a real fire in his students and makes them want to be the best they can be. He possesses a B.A. + 30 in Music Education with a minor in jazz. He taught for 10 years at Bayonne High School in Bayonne, New Jersey as the Band Director from 1984-1994. While at Bayonne, he developed the curriculum for their 1st Jazz Class for credit. The class included jazz history, jazz improvisation, analyzing music and ensemble playing. Bayonne was the 2nd district in the state to have such a class, at that time. He also taught at Harrison High School in Harrison, New Jersey for 8 years as the Music Director and ran the entire music program on his own from 1994-2002. His responsibilities included Marching Band, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble, General Music and numerous small ensembles. His Concert Choir sang in 5 languages and his Marching Band became the 1st Competitive Band Harrison had ever seen. His Band grew from 12 to 45 members in the 1st 3 years and his Chorus went from 23 to 72 members. He has a total of 26 years experience, 18 years at the High School level and 7 years at the Middle School level. All of his private saxophone and flute students are from ages 10 to 35. He has led award winning Jazz Ensembles, Concert Bands, Marching Bands, and Concert Choirs. David has 8 students who have gone on to become music teachers themselves due to the inspirational nature of his teaching techniques.

He has taught Jazz Clinics at the following schools:

  • West Orange High School under the direction of Joe Romano (2 clinics)
  • West Caldwell High School under the direction of Paul Larsen (1 clinic)
  • Bayonne High School under the direction of Jonathan Lax (4 clinics)
  • Monmouth Regional High School under the direction of Jerry Romano (3 clinics)
  • Directed and formed the BHS Senior & Alumni Jazz Ensemble (2008)
  • Bayonne High School under the direction of Serge Puchinsky (3 clinics)
  • Newark Academy, under the direction of Julius Tolentino (1 clinic)

With father Mtawa Kiongozi

With Darryl Dixon, the founder of Chops Horns

Discography

Discography and Horn Arrangement Credits

  • Horn and String arrangements for Tracey Morgan – 2008-present
  • Alicia Keys – ”As I Am” – 2007/2008

  • LMT Connection – “Color Me Funky” – 2006
  • Mariah Carey – “The Emancipation of Mimi” – 2005
  • Alicia Keys – “The Diary of Alicia Keys” – 2003
  • Gospel Keynotes – “Back Together Again” – 2002
  • India Arie – “The One” – 2002
  • Christina Aguilera – “Impossible” from the album “Stripped” – 2002
  • Arranged horns for Alicia Keys Tour – 2002
  • Blaze – “Spiritually Speaking” – 2002
  • Angie Stone – “Miss You” – 2002
  • Alicia Keys – “How Come You Don’t Call Me” Import Remix – 2002
  • Parliament – “Funked Up”: The Very Best Of Parliament” – 2002
  • India Arie – “Voyage to India” – 2002
  • Christina Aguilera – “Stripped” – 2002

  • Funk to the Max – “For Promotion Only” – 2002

  • John B. – “Don’t Talk” – 2001

  • Jodie Whatley – “Saturday Night” – 2001

  • Phil Asher – “Jazz In The House Vol. 3” – 2001

  • Parliament and Ohio Players – “Winning Combinations” – 2001

Performance and Writing Credits

  • Ray Chew production “Night of Inspiration” – Carnegie Hall 2022
  • Ray Chew production of Macy’s 4th of July Television Special 2022
  • Ray Chew @ the 4th of July Macy’s Celebration (studio session) 2020

  • “B.E.T. Honors Awards Show” TV 2010
  • “B.E.T. Awards Tribute to Prince” 2010
  • Ray Chew@ The Apollo 75th Anniversary 2009
  • Ray Chew@ The Apollo “Celebration of Gospel Music” 2009
  • Ray Chew @ Carnegie Hall Honor: Blues, Jazz, R&B, and Soul Music 2009
  • “B.E.T. Honors Awards Show” TV 2009
  • “B.E.T. Honors Awards Show” TV 2008
  • “MTV Unplugged” TV show with Alicia Keys-2005
  • “Fashion Rocks” TV show with Alicia Keys on Fox TV-2004
  • Good Morning America performance with Monica on ABC-TV
  • 2002 Grammy Awards Show performance with Alicia Keys
  • 2002 Soul Train Awards Show performance with Alicia Keys
  • David Letterman Show with Alicia Keys
  • Alicia Keys’ “How Come You Don’t Call” video
  • Christina Aguilera
  • India Arie
  • Chuck Jackson
  • Sugar Hill Gang
  • Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
  • Parliament-Funkadelic
  • Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes
  • McFadden & Whitehead
  • Savoy Records Gospel Division
  • The Williams Brothers
  • The Five Blind Boys