Derek Watkins was hardly a household name but in his 68-years he played on every James Bond soundtrack from the very first one ‘Dr No’ through to ‘Skyfall’.
Derek Watkins
Derek Watkins played on The Beatles ‘Penny Lane’ and ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’. He also played on records by U2, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Pet Shop Boys and Engelbert Humperdinck.
At his official website, the following statement has been posted:
“Derek died surrounded by his wife Wendy and their children, Sarah Ellie and Sean and grandchildren Carys, Jamie & Matthew after a two year long battle against cancer.
“His great love for his family and his legendary trumpet playing as well as his gift of laughter and friendship will mean he will be remembered for generations to come.
“Wendy & family would like to thank everyone for their incredible support and outpouring of love for this wonderful man, he was amazed but very honoured to have received so many messages and also comforted by the knowledge that his trumpet playing and reputation will live on for future generations to enjoy and admire”.
Derek Watkins performed on the following projects:
Movie’s
James Bond – Dr. No
James Bond – From Russia with Love
James Bond – Goldfinger
James Bond – Thunderball
James Bond – You Only Live Twice
James Bond – On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
James Bond – Diamonds Are Forever
James Bond – Live and Let Die
James Bond – The Man with the Golden Gun
James Bond – The Spy Who Loved Me
James Bond – Moonraker
James Bond – For Your Eyes Only
James Bond – Octopussy
James Bond – A View to a Kill
James Bond – The Living Daylights
James Bond – Licence to Kill
James Bond – Golden Eye
James Bond – Tomorrow Never Dies
James Bond – The World is Not Enough
James Bond – Die Another Day
James Bond – Casino Royale
James Bond – Quantum of Solace
Indiana Jones
Mighty Ducks 3
Star Wars
The Fisher King
Shirley Valentine
Romancing the Stone
Jewel in the Nile
Slipper and the Rose
Frankenstein
Aladdin 1 – 3
The Free Frenchman
Soldier Blue
Funny Bones
Curse of the Pink Panther
Basic Instinct
The Mummy
Mission Impossible
Gladiator
Bridget Jones Diary
Chicago
Superman I & II
Johnny English
Bands : Tours : Shows
Ken Wheeler Orchestra
Mike Gibbs
Maynard Ferguson
Dizzy Gillespie
Benny Goodman
Lois Bellson
John Dankworth
Ted Heath
Henry Mancini
Buddy Rich
BBC Radio Big Band
Stan Tracey
Mel Tormé
Don Lusher
Gil Evans
Michel Legrand / Phil Woods
Michel Legrand / Kiri te Kanawa
Top Brass Tour (Clarke Terry / Bob Brookmeyer)
Frank Sinatra Tour
Tom Jones Tours (USA)
London Symphony Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Barbara Streisand (Funny Girl)
Liza Minelli Album
Frank Sinatra : Television Appearance
Tony Bennett : Television Appearance & Album
Cleo Lane : Television Appearance & Album
Sammy Davis Jnr : Television Appearance & Album
Robbie Williams : Swing When You’re Winning
Groups
Beatles (Penny Lane / Strawberry Fields)
Elton John
Tom Jones
Eric Clapton
Pet Shop Boys
Matt Bianco
Brow
Real Thing
Billy Ocean
Paul McCartney
Tears for Fears
Living in a Box
A-HA
Lulu
Light of The World
Judy Cheeks
Tissum
ABC
Reid
Georgie Fame
Kid Creole
Bankstatement
Janie Jones
Work Shy
Beverly Craven
Sally Oldfield
Oasis
Bjork
Level 42
U2
TV Films
Fortunes of War
Lace
Widows II
Paradise Club
TV Jingles
McDonalds
Martini
Sony
Topic
Eurostar
Mars
Clairol
Telecom
Prime
KFC
Kleenex
Findus
Sherry
TV Shows & Recordings
James Last Orchestra
Bob Hope Specials
BAFTA & TV Times Awards
Royal Variety Performances
The Saint
Telethons
The Avengers
Benny Hill
Lena Horne
Tom Jones
The Muppets
Andy Williams
Englebert Humperdink
Oscar Peterson
Sarah Vaughan
Don Lusher Orchestra
Johnny Mathis
Henry Mancini
Benny Goodman
Dame Edna Everage
Dick Cavett Show
José Carreras & Placido Domingo
London Symphony Orchestra: Bernstein
Preludes, Fuges and Riffs – 1991
Olympic Games 1996 / John Williams
First Brass
Increased Demand
Stars in Brass
Over the Rainbow
Derek and Warren Vaché
