Bill Watrous Endowed Jazz Scholarship

William Russell Watrous III (1939-2018) was introduced to the jazz trombone at an early age by his father (also a trombonist) and was described as “One of the most gifted and virtually talented trombonists to have ever lived.” He was also one of the best bop-oriented trombonists of the past 40-years and became virtually a legend in the world of trombone players and jazz enthusiasts the world over. Possessing a beautiful singing-tone and remarkable technique, Watrous was in high-demand in the studios of Los Angeles and as a featured soloist in the United States and abroad. In 2011, the SHSU Bill Watrous Jazz Festival was established. This scholarship was established by the SHSU Director of Jazz Studies in hopes to grow and keep the art of jazz alive for many years to come and to continue the great traditions of education and service that Mr. Watrous and SHSU hold dear.

Award
$1,000.00
Deadline
02/15/2023