In 1999 Watkins joined Maynard Ferguson as Trombonist, Musical Director, and Arranger for the legendary jazz trumpet player. On the road with Ferguson, he performed thousands of gigs and educational workshops worldwide. He can be found on many audio and video releases with Ferguson and his band. Reggie is featured Trombonist and Arranger on the 2001 Maynard Ferguson/Diane Schuur release 'Swingin For Schuur'.
In 2003 Reggie was selected as one of only eleven semi-finalists to perform at the prestigious 2003 Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition in Washington D.C. There he was accompanied by an all-star jazz group consisting of pianist Eric Reed, bassist Bob Hurst, and drummer Carl Allen.
In 2004 Watkins released his first solo CD as Band Leader, Trombonist, Composer, Arranger, and Producer entitled A-LIST. The album features sixteen musicians, all original compositions and arrangements, and is part of "The Maynard Ferguson Presents Series".
In 2006 Watkins co-produced "MF VI Live at Ronnie Scott's" with Maynard Ferguson. That same year he was also honored as Outstanding Alumnus from Wheeling Park High School and delivered the commencement address to the graduating class and an audience of many. He was the first person in the performing arts to be chosen in the school's history of thirty years.
In 2007 Watkins traveled to Thailand for the fifth time at the request of The King of Thailand to perform for His Majesty and the Thai people in celebration of his 80th birthday. Also featured on this concert was trombonist Urbie Green, saxophonist Ricky Woodard, trumpeter Patrick Hession and many others.
In 2008 he joined the Grooveline Horns and began touring with Jason Mraz. In 2009 the group performed on "Saturday Night Live", "The Today Show", at Radio City Music Hall, The Royal Albert Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, The Java Jazz Festival, The Oxygen Festival, Farm Aid, "The Tonight Show with Conan O'brien" and an extensive world tour. The Grooveline Horns are currently working on their upcoming record in addition to recording on other records for artists around the world. Watkins is currently working on and will release a second Jazz album in September of 2012.
Partial Discography:
2007 Bill Deasy - Chasin' Down a Spark (We Can)
2007 The Boogie Hustlers - True Colors
2007 Poogie Bell - Get On The Kit
2006 Maynard Ferguson – MF6 (Producer / Trombone / Arranger)
2005 3 Apples High - Metrobotic
2004 Reggie Watkins - A-List (JiveFam Records)
2003 Roger Humphries Big Band - Don't Give Up
2001 Diane Schuur / Maynard Ferguson - Swingin' for Schurr (Concord Records)
2000 Michael Fienstien / Maynard Ferguson - Big City Rhythms (Concord Records)
1998 Dr. Zoot - Ghosts of Swing (Hepcat Records)
1999 Kevin Frieson Ensemble - Ebony Tears
The Grooveline Horns
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Trust Me
Reggie Watkins Lyrics
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First glance and damn she stole my heart
She amazes me
The way she moves, just the way she moves
Hold me back just the way she moves
Take me to the disco
Make me dance
Oh honey spinnin' round' like a queen
And the way you do your thing
Oh you're mesmerizing me
Oh I'mma tell you how I feel
And the feeling is so real
Baby
It's so simple
You've got to call me
And I'mma call you back
Kiss me
I'mma kiss you back
Love me
And baby I'mma love you back
You've got to trust me, trust me
Hold me, qhenever you're alone
Baby, even when you're crazy
Love me, baby I'mma love you back
You've got to trust me
Our love, you and me
Underneath the willow tree
Kissing, loving, making sweet sexy baby
The grass is greener on the other side
There's no other side when it's you and I
Tonight, let's count the stars
Yeah, oh time will always be our enemy
For tonight baby, come lie here next to me
I can never get enough of your blue eyes
Just another butterfly sigh
You've got to call me
And I'mma call you back
Kiss me
I'mma kiss you back
Love me
And baby I'mma love you back
You've got to trust me, trust me
Hold me, whenever you're alone
Baby, even when you're crazy
Love me, baby I'mma love you back
You've got to trust me
Oh let's believe that well find out
How it feels with something so right
Don't you think it's time
To let your guard down
You've got to call me
And I'mma call you back
Kiss me
I'mma kiss you back
Love me
And baby I'mma love you back
You've got to trust me, trust me
Hold me, whenever you're alone
Baby, even when you're crazy
Love me, baby I'mma love you back
You've got to trust me
You've got to call me
And I'mma call you back
Kiss me
I'mma kiss you back
Love me
And baby I'mma love you back
You've got to trust me, trust me
Hold me, whenever you're alone
Baby, even when you're crazy
Love me, baby I'mma love you back
You've got to trust me
Trust me
The lyrics of "Trust Me" by Reggie Watkins describe a love interest that the singer is deeply infatuated with. From the very first glance, this girl has stolen his heart and continues to mesmerize him with the way she moves. The singer pleads with this girl to trust him wholeheartedly and allow them to create a lasting and meaningful relationship. He emphasizes the importance of calling each other, kissing, and loving each other back, thereby cementing their trust in each other. The lyrics also paint a picture of the couple lying in each other's arms, looking at the stars and counting their blessings. The singer acknowledges that time may be their enemy, but he wants them to cherish every moment they have together.
Overall, the lyrics of "Trust Me" are straightforward and express a deep sense of passion, trust, and commitment to another person. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make it a perfect dance track, and the lyrics that convey a sense of authentic love and trust make it a great anthem for couples to dance and celebrate their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you about this girl I know
I want to talk to you about a girl who stole my heart at first sight
First glance and damn she stole my heart
She took my heart at first sight
She amazes me
She is incredible and awe-inspiring to me
The way she moves, just the way she moves
I am amazed by the way she moves
Hold me back just the way she moves
The way she moves is so overwhelming that it almost needs to be controlled
Take me to the disco
I want to go out and dance with her
Make me dance
She has the power to make me dance with her
Oh honey spinnin' round' like a queen
She spins around with such grace and confidence, like a queen
And the way you do your thing
I am amazed by the way she does everything she does
Oh you're mesmerizing me
I am absolutely mesmerized by her
Oh I'mma tell you how I feel
I am going to be honest about how I feel
And the feeling is so real
My feelings for her are genuine and true
Baby
A term of endearment for her
It's so simple
Our love is so simple, yet so pure and true
You've got to call me
I want you to call me
And I'mma call you back
I will call you back when you call me
Kiss me
I want you to kiss me
I'mma kiss you back
I will always kiss you back
Love me
I want you to love me
And baby I'mma love you back
I will always love you back
You've got to trust me, trust me
You need to trust me, and it's a request that comes from the bottom of my heart
Hold me, whenever you're alone
I want you to hold me close whenever you're alone
Baby, even when you're crazy
Even if you're going through a tough time, I still want you to hold me
Our love, you and me
Our love, between you and me
Underneath the willow tree
Under the willow tree, a romantic and peaceful place
Kissing, loving, making sweet sexy baby
We are kissing, loving each other, making love, and having our baby
The grass is greener on the other side
People often think that things are better somewhere else
There's no other side when it's you and I
For us, there is no better side than being together
Tonight, let's count the stars
Let's enjoy the beauty of the night sky and count the stars together
Yeah, oh time will always be our enemy
Time is always against us
For tonight baby, come lie here next to me
Tonight, I want you to be close to me and lie with me
I can never get enough of your blue eyes
I am always fascinated by your blue eyes and could never get enough of them
Just another butterfly sigh
A soft and gentle sigh, like the fluttering of a butterfly's wings
Oh let's believe that well find out
Believe that together we will find out
How it feels with something so right
Let's see what it feels like to have something so right and beautiful
Don't you think it's time
Do you think it's time?
To let your guard down
To let go of your defenses and be open with me
Trust me
Trust me, as we are meant to be together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES MCCOLLUM, JUSTIN NOZUKA, MARTIN TEREFE
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