Grouptet members are, Kobie Watkins (Leader & Drummer), Justin Nielsen (Piano), Jonathan Armstrong (Saxophone), Ryan Nielsen (Trumpet), Aaron Miller (Bass)
“ Music makes me want to dance, we want you to feel the same”
In addition Kobie Watkins was the last touring and recording drummer with Sonny Rollins.
Kobie has played and recorded with- jazz legend Sonny Rollins; Joe Lovano, Branford Marsalis, Terence Blanchard, Curtis Fuller, Bob Mintzer, John Patitucci, Arturo Sandoval, George Coleman, Ira Sullivan, Sonny Fortune, Roy Haynes; including Kurt Elling, Fred Anderson, Bobby Broom, Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Orbert Davis, Ken Chaney, Ron Perrillo, Bethany Pickens, Ryan Cohan, Jarrard Harris and James Austin. Additionally, Gospel singer Kim Burrell, R&B and Neo Soul artists Julie Dexter, Javier, Kendra Ross, Chris Robinson, and many others. Kobie has toured extensively in Africa, Europe, Asia, Canada, South America and the United States. A discography is also included.
