Derek Watkins (trumpeter), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Derek Watkins (trumpeter)

English jazz, pop and classical lead trumpet player

Date of Birth: 02-Mar-1945

Place of Birth: Reading, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 22-Mar-2013

Profession: musician, trumpeter, music pedagogue

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Derek Roy Watkins (2 March 1945 – 22 March 2013) was an English jazz, 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 London Symphony Orchestra, and The Beatles.
Dizzy Gillespie called him "Mr.
Lead".