Jean Watson has recorded albums in Nashville and performed her music in the British Isles and beyond, but West Michigan audiences rarely get the chance to hear her as a solo artist. That changes tonight, when the singer/violinist performs on the "Cool Concerts on Thursday Nights" series.
Jean Watson credits former Kalamazoo Symphony concertmaster Barry Ross with reviving her musical aspirations at a difficult time. He learned through the grapevine that Watson, a highly trained, though inactive, musician was living in the area, and convinced her to join the community orchestra he founded. She went on to become a tenured member of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. Support from other surprising sources, including a former landlord, encouraged Watson to record her own music, travel and perform. She fulfilled a dream to tour Ireland as a performer, where she broadcasts a Christian program on UCB Ireland.
The "Cool Concerts On Thursday Nights" series is held at the First Baptist Church of Kalamazoo. Concerts are free, and begin at 8 pm.
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