Derek Roy Watkins (2 March 1945 – 22 March 2013) was an English

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, pop, and classical trumpeter. Best known for his lead trumpet work on the soundtracks of ''James Bond'' films, Watkins recorded with British jazz bandleaders as well as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the

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, and

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. Dizzy Gillespie called him "Mr. Lead".

Life and career

Derek Watkins was born on 2 March 1945, in

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England. His great-grandfather had been a brass player in Wales with the Salvation Army. His grandfather taught brass at

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and was a founding member of the Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band, which he conducted until he was succeeded by Watkins' father. Watkins learned to play the cornet when he was four years old. He played in the brass band and with his father's dance band at Reading's Majestic Ballroom until he became a professional musician at age 17. Beginning his professional career in London, Watkins was a member of Jack Dorsey's band at the Astoria Ballroom for two years (1963–65), and then joined

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's orchestra at the

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. He then became a freelance musician. Watkins played in dance bands and

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s led by

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and

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, and in 1969 he toured and recorded with Benny Goodman. From 1970 to 1974 he worked as a studio musician in Los Angeles and recorded with

, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Frank Sinatra, and

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. He often performed at Dante's jazz club with Louie Bellson and

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, and he played with

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and Dizzy Gillespie, who nicknamed Watkins "Mr. Lead". He was a longtime member of the James Last Orchestra. In classical music he recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the

and accompanied opera singers, including José Carreras,

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, and Kiri Te Kanawa. His discography included the 1988 solo album, ''Increased Demand''.

Film and television scores

Watkins is most notable for his soundtrack performances on ''James Bond'' films beginning with '' Dr. No'' and ending with ''

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'' just before he died. In addition to the ''Bond'' film soundtracks, he played on the soundtracks ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Gladiator'', ''

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'', '' Superman'' and ''

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''. His solo opens ''

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'', the Academy Award-winning Best Picture of 2002. Together with Colin Sheen and

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, Watkins composed incidental music for the TV series '' Midsomer Murders'', and production music for KPM Music Ltd. He co-wrote and performs the music heard in the title sequence for " Murder Is Corny", a 2002 episode of the A&E TV series ''

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''.

Teaching and scholarship

Watkins was a professor of trumpet and commercial brass consultant at the Royal Academy of Music. He also began working on instrument development in 1975, consulting with Richard Smith of Boosey & Hawkes on the design of the Sovereign Studio trumpet. In 1985 they set up their own manufacturing company, Smith-Watkins Brass Instruments, which supplies handmade instruments to studio musicians, brass bands and the military.

Death

Derek Watkins died on 22 March 2013, from cancer, at the age of 68.

Awards and honors

In April 2013 the Royal Academy of Music announced the creation of the Derek Watkins Chair of Trumpet.

Discography

As leader

* ''Increased Demand'' (MA Music, 1988) * ''Over the Rainbow'' (Zephyr, 1995)

As sideman

With

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* ''Hip Walk'' (Polydor, 1976) * ''Touchdown'' (Polydor, 1977) * ''I Hear Voices'' (Polydor, 1978) * ''Rhythm Combination and Brass'' (PolJazz, 1979) * ''Fatman 2'' (Koala, 1983) * ''Latin Groove'' (Koala, 1987) * ''More Bebop'' (Koala, 1989) With

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, ''Veneno Para El Corazon'' (Ariola, 1993) *

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, ''Listen Easy'' (MGM, 1973) *

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References

External links

Official site] * {{DEFAULTSORT:Watkins, Derek 1945 births 2013 deaths Deaths from cancer in England Easy listening musicians English trumpeters Male trumpeters People from Reading, Berkshire Academics of the Royal Academy of Music James Bond James Last Orchestra members Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band members