Post by the Scribe on Jun 17, 2020 7:34:16 GMT
Reggie Watts: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
Comedian and musician Reggie Watts recently visited the NPR Music offices with a simple setup of loop and delay pedals and a microphone. But the spontaneous improvisations he created by building up layers of sound and melody provide a magical showcase for his soulful musicianship and deadpan humor.
Reggie Watts Biography
Reginald Lucien Frank Roger "Reggie" Watts (born March 23, 1972) is a German-American musician, singer, beatboxer, actor, and comedian. His improvised musical sets are created using only his voice, a keyboard, and a looping machine. Watts refers to himself as a "disinformationist", aiming to disorient his audiences. He appeared on the IFC series Comedy Bang! Bang!, which began airing in 2012. He currently leads the house band for The Late Late Show with James Corden.