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Doug Webb: Swing Shift
by David A. Orthmann
Doug WebbSwing ShiftPosi-Tone Records2012 An essential part of jazz fandom is participating in the endless debate about the pros and cons of recordings versus live performances. Despite the obstacles in the pursuit of the holy grail of recorded perfection, such as budget limitations, artistic differences between producers and performers, and the stifling effect of herding musicians into separate cubicles, records give us the opportunity to savor the essence of a performance; after ...
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by Bruce Lindsay
April 24, 2009 was a busy day for saxophonist Doug Webb, his fellow musicians and the production team at North Hollywood's Entourage Studios. Recordings from that day have already been released on the excellent Midnight (Posi-Tone 2010): now Renovations delivers more music from the session, and very welcome it is, too. As with the previous recording Renovations features the core trio of Webb, bassist Stanley Clarke and drummer Gerry Gibbs on a collection of jazz standards, joined ...
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by Dan Bilawsky
Doug Webb, a seasoned saxophonist who is equally comfortable recording soundtracks in studios or swinging on a bandstand, teamed up with heavy hitters like bass legend Stanley Clarke and pianist Larry Goldings on Midnight (Posi-Tone, 2010). That collection was an expertly crafted, all-standards affair, and the eight classic tunes that make up Renovations were culled from the same session. While it might be easy to assume that these are second-tier, inferior performances that didn't make the cut ...
Continue ReadingDoug Webb: Midnight
by Dan Bilawsky
If one is truly judged by the company they keep, then saxophonist Doug Webb is immediately well thought of, even before hearing his music. While Midnight marks his recorded debut as a leader, he's performed and/or recorded with a long list of jazz greats, including Horace Silver, Freddie Hubbard and Billy Higgins, and appeared on over 150 jazz recordings. Though Webb isn't a household name, millions of people have heard his solos on the soundtracks for Clint Eastwood-directed films like ...
Continue ReadingDoug Webb: Midnight
by Bruce Lindsay
Saxophonist Doug Webb leads a superb quartet on Midnight, creating a late-night atmosphere with a hint of nostalgia on a range of classic tunes. Webb's career stretches back for 30 years and includes work with some of the finest jazz musicians, including Bud Shanks, Horace Silver and Freddie Hubbard, as well as leading rock and pop acts including Rod Stewart. Midnight sees Webb joined by an equally talented rhythm section; the result is a true ensemble performance ...
Continue ReadingFabio Jegher & Doug Webb Quartet: Warm Feelings (remembering Shelly)
by AAJ Italy Staff
Fabio Jegher fa parte di quella schiera di musicisti dalla ferrea preparazione, dal curriculum ricco di riconoscimenti e titoli accademici, dai molteplici interessi cha vanno dalle musiche per film ai rapporti tra musica e scienza, dagli entusiastici apprezzamenti da parte di colleghi e addetti ai lavori. E che focalizzano sull'insegnamento e sull'aspetto didattico in generale la maggior parte delle proprie energie. Così che le uscite discografiche a proprio nome si contano sulle dita di una mano e si trasformano in ...
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