Background
Watrous, William Russell was born on June 8, 1939 in Middletown, Connecticut, United States. Son of Ralph Jarvas and Edna (Little) Watrous.
Watrous, William Russell was born on June 8, 1939 in Middletown, Connecticut, United States. Son of Ralph Jarvas and Edna (Little) Watrous.
Student in public schools, New London, Connecticut.
Lecturer jazz education, participant music seminars, brass conferences. Board directors International Trombone Workshop.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1956-1960. Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, American Federation Musicians.
Married Mary Ann Ackerman, October 1978. Children: Melody, Cheryl, Jason.