Eric Watson (born July 5, 1955) is an American jazz pianist.

Early life and education

Watson was born in Wellesley, Massachusetts. He began playing piano as a child and performed in rock bands in Massachusetts. He studied classical music at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Oberlin, Ohio.

Career

After graduating from college in 1978, Watson moved to Paris, where he performed jazz and classical music and worked as an accompanist for a dance group. is signed to a long-term recording contract with ACT Music. He has worked with double bass player John Lindberg, drummer Ed Thigpen, and Steve Lacy.

Discography

With Steve Lacy

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