James Watson (2)

British classical trumpeter & cornettist, conductor, and Professor of Trumpet. Born 4 September 1951 in Leicestershire, England, UK - Died 6 February 2011 in London, England, UK.
For the Scottish jazz trumpeter (born in 1922), please use Jimmy Watson (2).
At the age of 11, he became Principal Cornet of National Youth Brass Band of Wales for six years, and was Vice-President of the National Youth Wind Orchestra of Great Britain. He was Head of Brass at the Royal Academy of Music from 2001 until his death.
Father of William Watson (3).