The Detroit Jazz Festival has announced that drummer Jeff 'Tain' Watts will hold the position of Artist in Residence for 2011. The award winning percussionist has worked with the likes of McCoy Tyner, The Marsalis Brothers, Geri Allen and Michael Brecker. In addition to a stint with the Tonight Show Orchestra, Mr Watts also played the role of Rhythm Jones in Spike Lee's movie, "Mo Better Blues". His first performance in his role as Artist in Residence will take place February 11th at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
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