"Watts makes playing the saxophone at such a high level sound effortless, especially considering the relative ease with which he reels off long, virtuosic and complex lines at will. He exhibits complete command of the horn, whether doubling up the time, singing in the upper register, or blowing long, lyrical lines," writes Downbeat Magazine. According to Ian Patterson from All About Jazz, "Watts is one of the greatest living tenor saxophonists, at the top of his game."