The Island of Dr. Trombone

The Island of Dr. Trombone is a 2000 jazz album by trombonist Harry Watters. Regarding the tropical feel of the album, Watters said that “recording the disc was a therapeutic way of getting through the harshest weeks of sub-freezing temperatures.” The album features several of Watters’ own compositions as well as those by other artists.

Production
The album was recorded in Decatur, Alabama.

Critical reception
Cadence deemed the album "light jazz ... as innocuous as a summer zephyr." AllMusic called the album "a minor classic, an affirmation of the vitality of the jazz trombone, and an entertainingly joyful noise."

Personnel

 * Harry Watters - trombone
 * Ken Watters - trumpet
 * Andy Narell - steelpans
 * Claire Watters - piccolo
 * Steve Fidyk - drums
 * Alan Wonneberger - recording, audio mixing

Track listing

 * 1) "The Island of Dr. Trombone" (Harry Watters) – 3:56
 * 2) "Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White" (Louis Guglielmi) – 4:33
 * 3) "The Trainer on the Beach" (Harry Watters) – 4:39
 * 4) "Theme from ‘I Dream of Jeannie’" (Hugo Montenegro) – 3:56
 * 5) "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" (Stevie Wonder) – 3:57
 * 6) "Fiesta Bay" (Harry Watters) – 3:33
 * 7) "Here Comes the Sun" (George Harrison) – 3:49
 * 8) "S.C. Is Hittin' the Beach" (Santa Claus Is Coming to Town) (Haven Gillespie/J. Fred Coots) – 5:07
 * 9) "Trinidad" (Harry Watters) – 5:22
 * 10) "Yesterday" (Lennon–McCartney) – 3:26