Carlsbad entertainer and resident Rosemary Watson pairs up with jazz guitarist, showman and USC teacher Bruce Forman in what will be a wild night of stories, vocal impressions, and comedic meanderings wrapped in your favorite jazz songs from the American Songbook. It’s like a California burrito. You know, the one with french fries and meat? You recognize it, but it’s also weird, but also really great tasting. Unless you’re a vegetarian and then all bets are off.
BRUCE FORMAN:
A hectic touring schedule; twenty-one recordings as a leader, countless sideman recordings including Ray Brown, Bobby Hutcherson, Roger Kellaway; soundtrack performances on three of Clint Eastwood’s distinguished films—most notably Academy Award-winning Million Dollar Baby; raconteur, arranger, acclaimed educator, in residence at USC’s Studio/Jazz Guitar Department. Bruce lives Northern California with his musical wife Pam and their web-famous dog, Ruby. www.bruceforman.com
ROSEMARY WATSON:
A multi-faceted entertainer wearing many hats, as well as many wigs! Rosemary Watson is known for her impersonations (The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Howard Stern, The View, Let’s Be Real) singing (The Queen Latifah Show) voice-overs, comedy writing and TV hosting (HGTV, Discovery). In 2012, she appeared at the request of her idol, Carol Burnett, on PBS’s Mark Twain Prize for Humor, to help honor the legend who has called Rosemary one of her “favorite comedians.” She lives in Carlsbad with her perfect teen-age son, well-trained (ahem) dog and patient husband, Richie. She’d love to connect with you at www.rosemarywatson.com. Watch her antics on Instagram @ Rosemarysvoice or facebook: rosemary.watson.voices