Robert Waterson

Bass Trombone

'Chainsaw' Waterson, was introduced to the trombone at the age of eleven where he was tutored at school and the Great Yarmouth Salvation Army citadel band by Charles King (jnr).

During the 1970's, Bob played in the Norfolk Schools Orchestra where he learned to read bass clef. After a period as principal trombone with the Wrentham Band, the opportunity to become bass trombone for the Drayton Band, conducted by Captain Clifford Pike in the mid 1980's, started the passion known only to bass trombonists. He subsequently spent a brief period a bass trombonist with the Skelmersdale Band, before taking up the bass trombonists seat with The Reepham Band, later to become Matthews Norfolk Brass, now recently re-named Norfolk Brass. Robert has played with the Band for over 15 years, with only occasional interruptions due to overseas work commitments.

Robert is an engineering draughtsman by profession. He likens the note of his trombone to the roar of his V8 sports cars - a three and a half litre MGBGT V8 classic, which he has recently restored.

Robert's trombone is an Edwards Bb, F and Gb, with two lovely Thayer valves. Her name..... Mrs Edwards!