Noble "Thin Man" Watts, born February 17, 1926, in DeLand, Florida, was an American saxophonist known for his contributions to rhythm and blues and jump blues. He studied violin and trumpet before switching to saxophone and received musical training at Florida A&M University. After college, he started his professional career with The Griffin Brothers. During the 1950s, Watts collaborated with notable artists such as Lionel Hampton and others. His career declined by the mid-1960s, leading him to play lounge music in Florida. In 1987, he was "rediscovered" by record producer Bob Greenlee and made a comeback, releasing Return of the Thin Man (1987). He died on August 24, 2004, due to pneumonia and emphysema.
