Charlie Watts Quintet on Letterman, July 10, 1996

Featuring vocalist Bernard Fowler in a performance of "What's New."

[@superfuzzymomma]

REST EASY Charlie. Thanks for being part of our soundtrack

[@MegaSickcat]

You can see Charlie is really in his own element...Smiling, a little head bobbing...Rest in Peace Charlie...

[@juliosanchez95]

This is some mediocre shit.

[@OlChunkOfCoal]

He looks so at home playing jazz. Never really listened to this part of his career but I'm gonna check it out right now. Rip

[@lesleyvivien2876]

I didn't even know about this part of his career! Love it.

[@caprise-music6722]

Wow. Same. This is awesome!

[@eg4449]

I have all his solo work...its terrific.

[@DrDespicable]

Charlie *worked* with the Stones, but really *played* with *these* guys.

[@lesleyvivien2876]

@@DrDespicable That's a very nice way to describe it! The difference between frowning, and looking relaxed with a big grin. :)

[@Tonehenge]

Completely comfortable holding a set of brushes, and content to focus on great timekeeping, even in the quintet that bears his name. We miss you Charlie.

[@ericdreizen1463]

Living in a castle is pretty good for someone who couldn't play a solo. If he had been that kind of player, they probably wouldn't have sold as many records as they did.

[@davidfarrell4286]

He didn't have the technique to play anything else

[@ericdreizen1463]

@@davidfarrell4286 He said as much in his Bob Costas interview.

[@fluorosco]

He always said he wasn't good. And that Mick was an awesome stage presence. And keef was brilliant at arranging

[@brianderoy4903]

Incredible... real musicians, not a computer effect. This is how it's done. Thank you Charlie for your amazing mark on music history beyond the Stones.

[@caprise-music6722]

Word.

[@richardgreenlees2168]

He personally gave this CD to me.. glorious human being. So special. My heart is aching…

[@MM1717mm]

it must have been a thrill ! .... i hate that he’s gone 😞

[@eg4449]

Wow!!!

[@ac9559]

God Bless Charlie Watts, such a class act.

[@patlatorres7000]

One of the BIG items is to note the size (or lack there of) of his drum kit! THIS probably says more about Charlie as a drummer than anything else. I had the pleasure of catching him with his "Big Band" a number of years ago and he NEVER took a solo and seemed to push every member of the band out into the spot light, while keeping himself in the background. Just a classy guy, who will be GREATLY missed in the musical world!

[@Bartolllo]

Yeah!!! What Pat said... Gentleman... totally cool dude.. Picture him just watching Peter Pan runnin' bout the stage

[@hobbygamer6220]

@@Bartolllo huh ?

[@Ukraineaissance2014]

Well not really, you just use a smaller kit to play jazz due to the tuning

[@drummer375]

Smooth as silk RIP Charlie Watts Bernard Fowler has an awesome voice

[@LouLou-cm3pp]

So happy here, playing the music he loved.

[@katherineskopik8292]

This is such a lovely side to Charlie....smiling...

[@unfazedreview3000]

A legend in so many ways. He will be missed but his legacy lives on forever.

[@flem123a]

He really looked in his element. Rest easy Charlie. Thanks for the great music.

[@steveconn]

So glad I saw them twenty like times, including this quintet. RIP Dear Charlie.

[@eg4449]

Wow, you got to see the Quintet....I would have loved to do that!

[@steveconn]

@@eg4449 Nov. 2001, the Blue Note jazz club in NY.

[@jonahncstate]

Charlie shows His versatility from Rock & Roll with The Stones To Smooth Jazz...Awesome

[@WarholSuperstar]

I always thought he was the coolest Stone (this performance lends credence to my theory). Thx for posting, Don.

[@rickyred12]

Agreed

[@juliosanchez8263]

except this is pretty cheezy and he sucks as a jazz drummer

[@karlruffing4237]

@@juliosanchez8263 We can't all be Buddy Rich or Billy Cobham now, can we?

[@renatoreside]

RIP Charlie. The drumbeat of generations of fans.

[@ovepayne]

A class act and Charlie was a REAL drummer who knew his place and didn´t need tons of cymbals and drums to prove it. A fantastic drummer and a true gentleman completely in my personal taste!

[@karlruffing4237]

I don't know if Charlie could play any rolls or not, but watching this video, I'm blown away by his contribution to the totality of the sound.

[@DJ-bj8ku]

Fun to see Charlie Watts in a different setting. A stressed out world could use to listen to more jazz.

[@thomasmoje5926]

Tasty, tasty smooth brush work by Charlie. Shows the true depth of his ability on drum kit. Nobody will argue his iconic work with the Rolling Stones but his versatility at different genres of music is refreshing to see. He will be missed. RIP.

[@Paul_G73]

He did like Charlie Parker ...Charlie Watts was a legend R.I.P.

[@karlruffing4237]

Anyone who can appreciate Bird is OK in my book.

[@mikezazworsky]

only saw the Stones once, in 1994, but will always remember Mick introducing each of the band members...no lie, Charlies ovation was twice as long as anyone else's...Keith & Ronnie's receptions paled in comparison...anyone who loved that band knows Charlie was the backbone. Kind of amazing he's gone, yet Keith just keeps going and going and going, likely to outlive us all.

[@mikedeverson788]

The Rolling stones have lost a brother!!! As have we all, but my real love go's out to kieth,mick Ronnie and all the band past and present. He was one of lifes true Gentlmen, who seemed to be happy not haveing the big spot light moments but had alot of wise thoughts if you had tge time to really listen.RjIP Charlie

[@ludwigdrummer717]

Had the same experience (Voodoo Lounge Tour). Charlie's ovation was loud, long and heartfelt. I looked at my friend and said, "Excellent".

[@MrFrankqu58]

You are right!! As long Charlie kept the pace, he was the backbone of the Stones.

[@MrFrankqu58]

One more thing! Back in the early 80s, I would ask my sisters this question. What comes to mind when you think of the Rolling Stones. Their answer: Charlie Watts! No joke!!

[@anselmoroberto2464]

Keith is immortal, like Connor McLeod the Highlander !😉

[@GDMFSOBlarg]

This is exactly what I needed to start my day rip mr. Watts

[@victorhawkins3461]

I'm on my second copy of that particular album of Charlie's. Simply magnificent.

[@carlupthegrove262]

I have that album and have listened to it many many times but it's a treat to see him playing live like this he was an amazing drummer and will be missed....

[@des0connor1]

Thanks for this upload, Don. Nice to see Charlie playing the music he truly loved.

[@Ollielollie]

Band includes Dave Green (who was at primary school with Charlie), Peter King (alto), Gerard Presencer (trumpet)

[@HRHDesertQueen]

Thank you!

[@eg4449]

And Bernard Fowler on vocals.

[@Dave-bo8ry]

Gerard Presencer blew the trumpet solo on US3's "Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)." Thanks for the personnel, Oliver.

[@skipmessier765]

Never saw this before. Bernard Fowler’s voice was silken. The quintet was on point and there was Charlie as always, in the background quietly anchoring the whole proceedings. Bless you, Charlie. Rest In Peace.

[@haumea420]

My heart hurts. RIP CHARLIE WATTS🥀🥲💔

[@adrianburn7178]

So nice to see Charlie relaxed and loving the music. RIP.

[@snowleopard7952]

Charley sharing his Jazz Passion with the world…makes me like Jazz more because Charley did.💖

[@dougboyer5829]

I hope to see more of these slices of his life so cool

[@GreenPersimmon]

Man. That was really really good.

[@karlruffing4237]

Yes it was.

[@MultiBebe420]

GREAT MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jonsmith848]

A whole new level of Appreciation & Respect. Thank U Mr. Watts.🥁

[@garycitro1674]

RIP. Surprised to see he used brushes on his only Letterman appearance with the quintet. How humble!

[@750count]

He really got to show his musical diversity

[@eg4449]

He always played to fit the song and just what it took to magnify the song and its performance.

[@robertanderson9375]

Rest in Peace Charlie. Love all that you gave us. ❤

[@peterbland7227]

Love the singer!

[@heavymetal9749]

A great gentleman gone way too soon... RIP Charlie Watts, your love for jazz will forever be remembered

[@johnfrei9057]

God Bless you Charlie!

[@brainwaiver1]

He didn't fade away!!

[@michaeldrechfachs1547]

Rest easy, Charlie

[@mervkeyes8804]

Very impressive live performance. That could have just been put on an album exactly as it was.

[@jettaca88]

The coolest stone! Cheers Charlie Watts!

[@stellayang8661]

Jazz is the coolest. Kudos, Sir Watts.

[@mayaspace1999]

Thank's Charlie, forever in my heart ❤️

[@swingmanic]

I love seeing Pete King in fine form on alto saxophone - I remember buying the "Warm & Tender" album from a record shop when I was in Iowa, just to get out of the cold. - R.I.P Pete King and Charlie Watts.

[@johnsandbo1]

So long Charlie, you were fantastic. RIP 🎶🎵💝

[@har9020]

Miss him. Miss Letterman's show.

[@warriorv9359]

Charle watts u will always be the bomb

[@ElliottMichaels56]

I am not a jazz fan, but I know a great performance when I hear it ... and that was!

[@ladronsiman1471]

Charlie was the proof that you can be inside the storm and remain decent !

[@mauricio.monteiro]

Fantastic song.

[@patemblen3644]

A true legend. Thanks Charlie. RIP.

[@Karla_Marie]

I feel like he just took us all to heaven just now.

[@zulmarlopes6021]

As much as Mick's voice and Keith's guitar, Charlie Watts's snare sound is the Rolling Stones. When Mick sings, 'It's only rock 'n' roll but I like it,' Charlie's in back showing you why! 🇧🇷

[@BarbersLive]

Valuable movie ,Charlie's brushes play!

[@thierrypetitjean]

Super!! C'est la première fois que je le vois en concert. Très bien 😊❤

[@perdbeer6713]

R.I.P

[@drrobert8678]

Awestruck by that performance. Not only by Charlie's always impeccable timekeeping, but the whole performance by the entire band. I'll be looking more into the jazz that Charlie released. Great clip.

[@janebute6203]

I love this song by most anyone I hear si sing g it. This time I watched charlie watts smiling and looking g relaxed. That added even more to this so g.

[@andrewr62]

Really cool stuff.

[@carlupthegrove262]

Still has that drum key on the tom..... He was so unique and what a great under appreciated drummer

[@rinkrat06]

Rest In Peace Charlie

[@yikesahootie800]

I love this song….

[@tomtull1]

Charlie 100 Watts RIP

[@carloseugeniocarlos4287]

Charlie looks so cool ! Rest in peace!

[@johncallsen7019]

HE WAS ALWAYS COOL ✌✌✌👍👍💚💚💚🍺🍺🍺🍻🍻🍻🍺🍺

[@SheilaD111]

💛💛💛

[@jeffsaginaw1769]

Like below, CW looks like this was really where he was meant to be. Possibly sad too, since he never liked the Star stuff but being rich meant he could put together a band like this and possibly pad things when gigs were few. Thanks Charlie, see you soon...

[@lynnnicholas64]

smooth.

[@luizCorvette]

He looks more happier with jazz than with rock.

[@karlruffing4237]

Of course. Wouldn't you prefer music you can actually listen to than having too many electric instruments screaming at you?

[@luizchevelle7218]

Agree. I liked rock when I was a young man. My musical taste started to change to jazz as I was getting older. An album that impressed me a lot is "Charlie Parker with Strings".

[@fluorosco]

I'm here for Chatlie. But that singer's voice is really good, the band too. The sound is something new for me. I'll keep looking for Charlie Watts quintet stuff now. Warm and Tender album is wonderful.

[@brianmoore5498]

delightful…farewell

[@ryanmcallister2321]

Best Charlie Watts story I've read: A drunk Mick Jagger was calling Watts hotel room to come join a party and asked him "Where's my drummer?" so Watts goes down to the party, opens the door, punches Jagger in the face and says "Don't ever call me your drummer again, you're my fucking singer."

[@mibeatleman6767]

😄 That's hilarious. RIP Charlie Watts.

[@Ihitthings3]

That’s.awesome. RIP Mr Watts. One of my early influences. As a kid I tried to cop all those stones hits.

[@lorenzoaramirez3915]

You missed the best part. Apparently Jagger Woke Charlie up. And Watts got out of bed, took a shower and shaved. Then shined his shows and picked the best clothes in his closet. Took a car to the hotel where Mick and Keith were, and as soon as Mick opened the door, Charlie suckered punch him and then said those lines.. I like to think he was taking his time getting dressed up while thinking "I'm gonna F'ed him up..."

[@mikezazworsky]

@@lorenzoaramirez3915 AND, according to Keith's book, the punch knocked Mick over a tray of salmon, towards an open window, which he nearly fell out of...maybe the best rock & roll story ever.

[@HRHDesertQueen]

AMEN!

[@RobertaSirgutz-tu8xu]

Such an integral part of the Stones' sound.

[@TheKodheli]

beautiful

[@enyjuan]

A JAZZ MAN TRULY

[@stevekonbass]

Would've been cool to catch a full set in a small club.

[@micksbiggestfan4006]

Charlie really at home with brushes. RIP

[@greyhorse1211]

Peter King on alto sax. The greatest British jazz saxophonist who ever lived..

[@MartinPerezCambet]

La mejor forma de recordar a Charlie!! Jazz!

[@user2144]

Very quick, Don. Well done.

[@intradibles]

Bernard Fowler on lead vocals. He sang backing vocals with the Stones in live tours!

[@michaelomeara4922]

Charlie’s “Soul” reached Heaven long before his body died!

[@dr.paulj.watson4582]

Beautiful.

[@Adam-y8c]

Horses From Poland Still love's you

[@blackflag5272]

RIP Mr Watts

[@PatrickMcCauley-cw9fp]

Charlie had perfect timing.

[@karlruffing4237]

Holy smoke! Who knew? I'm sorry, Charlie, that I only found respect for you after your departure. I was very impressed with your understated drumming.

[@jerryrudd4723]

Charlie was a way better drummer than he got credit for!!! He is one of my favorites!!!

[@hobbygamer6220]

I WANNA SEE Charlie do more Gene Krupa beats

[@CUCHINful]

Buen viaje Maestro!

[@mcgurkryans]

Too bad real jazz aren’t played on these late night shows

[@karlruffing4237]

It probably is when they go to a commercial break.

[@mindeloman]

My favorite Charlie watts story - The stones were on tour around the Voodoo Lounge era. Mick, Keith, Ron and other were down in the hotel bar having a good time with media types and others. A drunk Mick calls up to Charlie's room and says, "Hey, where's my drummer, man?" I believe Charlie showered, shaved, got smashingly dressed, and went down stairs to the bar. He went up to Mick, punch him in the face, laid him out and yelled, "I'm not your fucking drummer, man! You're my fucking singer!!!!"

[@eg4449]

Its is told by Keith in his book Life, the facts you state are a bit different...but you have the general drift. Of note, it was in a hotel room nearby his, and hi punch knocked Mick onto a food tray of salmon, and almost out a window above a canal.

[@pantone301]

CHARLIE WATTS CRYED AND LOVED BY ALL REST IN PEACE.😒👏👏👏

[@TheHasiman]

What a contrast of a man compared to the attention seeking front line man of the Stones. How did he manage being around him?

[@HRHDesertQueen]

He literally slugged Mick once....set Mick straight!!

[@South3West77]

Wonder if he ever played with clint Eastwood's band? R.I.P Drummer Charlie Watts

[@karlruffing4237]

Clint Eastwood had a band? I know he plays piano, but never heard that he had a band.

[@South3West77]

@@karlruffing4237 heard tell he had personnel he played with, maybe poor choice of words on my part saying a "band" instead of group of musicians played with. Would have been something if they made some works though.

[@jevans3969]

it would be great if you could upload the mavericks performance of Fool 1 and Tell Me Why I have already requested it on the official channel,I would really love it as an autistic music fan I have missed the performances since they left KZbin thanks for your time. I understand there are rights issues that may prevent this but I thought I would ask.

[@dongiller]

I announced a year ago that I was no longer able to upload additional Dave-owned or -licensed content.

[@MelBrewer]

Watts was booked on the NBC show but cancelled. Dave said " If you had to have a Rolling Stone canel, he would be the one ( maybe paraphrasing".

[@dongiller]

All here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2e8qpulZcRmhKs

[@markkleindorf4151]

Smells like New Orleans